Karan Khanna
About Karan Khanna
Karan Khanna serves as the Head of Acquisition for Organized & General Trade at PAYBACK (BharatPe) in Gurugram, Haryana, India, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in sales and business development across various sectors, including fintech, telecommunications, and media.
Work at BharatPe
Karan Khanna currently serves as the Head Acquisition-Organized & General Trade at PAYBACK, a division of BharatPe, since 2022. He has played a significant role in expanding sales operations within the fintech sector, contributing to the company's growth. Prior to this position, he held several roles at BharatPe, including Business Head for Bharat Swipe from 2021 to 2022 and Head of Sales for General Trade (Unorganized Business) from 2019 to 2021. His experience at BharatPe spans over four years, during which he has focused on both organized and unorganized trade sectors.
Education and Expertise
Karan Khanna has a solid educational background in commerce and business management. He completed his B.Com from Symbiosis International University from 2000 to 2003. He further pursued an MBA with a dual specialization in International Business and Marketing from Amity Business School from 2004 to 2006. His education has equipped him with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective market penetration strategies, particularly in the Indian market.
Background
Karan Khanna's professional journey includes extensive experience in sales and business development across various industries. He began his career at Reliance Communications as a Channel Zonal Manager from 2008 to 2010, followed by a role at Hindustan Times-Shine.com as Assistant General Manager-Education from 2010 to 2014. He also worked at Zomato in Ad Sales for Delhi NCR from 2015 to 2017 and at Times Group as Manager-Special Projects from 2006 to 2008. This diverse background has contributed to his expertise in managing and leading sales teams.
Achievements
Karan Khanna has a proven track record of driving revenue growth through strategic sales initiatives and partnerships. His leadership roles at BharatPe have been instrumental in expanding the company's sales operations. His focus on both organized and unorganized trade sectors has allowed him to effectively contribute to the fintech sector's development. His experience in various industries, including media and telecommunications, has further enhanced his capabilities in sales and business development.