Akshat Gera
About Akshat Gera
Akshat Gera is the Director of Product Management at BharatPe, a position he has held since 2021. He has a strong educational background in finance and marketing, holding an MBA from the Management Development Institute, and has previously worked in digital banking roles at IndusInd Bank and ICICI Bank.
Work at BharatPe
Akshat Gera has been serving as the Director of Product Management at BharatPe since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing product development and management strategies within the company. His tenure at BharatPe has lasted for three years, during which he has contributed to the company's growth and innovation in the financial technology sector. BharatPe is known for its focus on providing payment solutions and financial services to merchants in India.
Education and Expertise
Akshat Gera holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a dual specialization in Finance and Marketing from the Management Development Institute, Gurgaon, where he studied from 2011 to 2013. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree in Manufacturing Process and Automation from the Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology, completing his studies from 2007 to 2011. He also has a background in Computer Science, having studied at Delhi Public School, Vasant Kunj, from 2005 to 2007.
Background
Before joining BharatPe, Akshat Gera worked at IndusInd Bank as Lead of Digital Banking Platforms from 2019 to 2021. In this position, he was involved in enhancing the bank's digital offerings. Prior to that, he spent six years at ICICI Bank, where he served as Manager of Digitization and Workflow Automation from 2013 to 2019. His experience in the banking sector has equipped him with a strong foundation in digital transformation and product management.
Professional Experience
Akshat Gera has accumulated significant experience in product management and digital banking. His role at IndusInd Bank involved leading initiatives to improve digital banking services, while his tenure at ICICI Bank focused on digitization and workflow automation. This professional background has provided him with the skills necessary to navigate the complexities of product management in the fintech industry.