Katta Srinivas Rao
About Katta Srinivas Rao
Katta Srinivas Rao serves as the Director of Business Development for MENA and Africa at Buckzy Payments Inc., where he has significantly contributed to the company's growth and expansion. With a background in banking and business development across various regions, he has built strong partnerships and played a key role in launching innovative financial solutions.
Work at Buckzy Payments
Katta Srinivas Rao serves as the Director of Business Development for MENA and Africa at Buckzy Payments Inc. since 2022. In this role, he has maintained strong relationships with existing partners, ensuring ongoing support and engagement with Buckzy's offerings. He has contributed to the company's growth by identifying potential partners and vendors that align with Buckzy's strategic goals. Rao has successfully negotiated and executed partnership agreements that have been crucial for Buckzy's expansion and success. He played a pivotal role in launching Buckzy Pay and Buckzy FX, which significantly increased the company's network volume.
Previous Experience in Banking
Katta Srinivas Rao has extensive experience in the banking sector. He began his career at HDFC Bank as a Relationship Executive in 2005, where he worked for nine months in Gandhidham, Gujarat, India. He then served as a Business Correspondent Officer in the TAR Department at Al Rajhi Bank from 2006 to 2008 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Following this, he worked as a Business Development Manager in the Speedcash Department at Samba Financial Group from 2008 to 2012 across multiple regions in Saudi Arabia. Most recently, he was a Senior Relationship Manager at Xpress Money from 2013 to 2022 in Saudi Arabia and Jordan.
Education and Expertise
Katta Srinivas Rao has a solid educational background in business and management. He earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing and Human Resource from Osmania University, Hyderabad, from 2002 to 2004. He also studied at Gujarat University, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from 2000 to 2002. Additionally, he completed a Senior Management Training in Business Analytics and AI at the Management Development Institute, Gurgaon, in 2018. Rao furthered his studies in Banking and Financial Support Services through a correspondence course at the ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education from 2005 to 2007.
Partnership Development and Industry Visibility
In his current role at Buckzy Payments, Katta Srinivas Rao has been instrumental in securing partnerships with Neo Banks and digital assets infrastructure players. His efforts have enhanced Buckzy's visibility within the industry. Rao's ability to identify and align potential partners with the company's strategic objectives has been a key factor in Buckzy's growth and success in the competitive payments landscape.