Akshat Singhal
About Akshat Singhal
Akshat Singhal serves as the Head of Product, Payouts at Cashfree Payments, where he focuses on user engagement and product development. He holds a PGDM from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad and has extensive experience in product management across various companies and markets.
Work at Cashfree Payments
Akshat Singhal currently serves as the Head of Product, Payouts at Cashfree Payments, a role he has held since 2022. Based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, he focuses on enhancing product offerings related to payouts. His responsibilities include managing product P&L, user engagement, retention, and growth strategies. Under his leadership, the product team aims to leverage technology to improve user experiences and streamline payout processes.
Education and Expertise
Akshat Singhal holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, where he specialized in Consulting and Finance from 2012 to 2014. He also studied Information Technology at the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani. His expertise encompasses a range of skills including UI-UX design, new product development, SEO, wireframing, agile development, and data analytics. He utilizes various technology tools such as SQL, Python, Advanced Excel, and Google Analytics.
Background
Before joining Cashfree Payments, Akshat Singhal held several significant positions in product management. He was the VP & Head of Product at Namaste Credit from 2021 to 2022 and served as Associate Director at Moglix from 2018 to 2019. His career also includes roles at Dell EMC as a Java Developer and as an Assistant Professor at BITS Pilani K K Birla Goa Campus. He has experience working in diverse markets including the USA, Europe, South-East Asia, and India.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Akshat Singhal has demonstrated expertise in developing products from concept to launch. He has held various leadership roles, including Director at Moglix and Associate Director at Razorpay. His focus on data-driven prioritization and go-to-market strategies has contributed to successful product launches and user acquisition initiatives. He has also engaged in thought leadership in product road-mapping and market/user analysis.