Bhupendra Kumar
About Bhupendra Kumar
Bhupendra Kumar serves as the Associate Director of Strategy & Operations for the SMB business at Cashfree Payments, having transitioned into this role in 2023 after previously holding a senior managerial position within the same company.
Work at Cashfree Payments
Bhupendra Kumar currently holds the position of Associate Director, Strategy & Ops, SMB Business at Cashfree Payments. He has been in this role since 2023, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives and operational efficiency in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. Prior to this position, he served as Senior Manager, Strategy & Ops, Inbound Sales and Partnerships at Cashfree Payments from 2022 to 2023, where he focused on enhancing sales strategies and partnership development.
Education and Expertise
Bhupendra Kumar earned his Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, where he studied Business Administration and Management from 2015 to 2017. He also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, completed from 2011 to 2015. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in both management and technical fields.
Professional Background
Bhupendra Kumar has a diverse professional background with experience in various roles across multiple organizations. He worked at Novartis in several capacities, including Regional Business Manager and Project Manager for Commercial Excellence in 2018. He also held positions at Clear as Senior Category Manager and Category Manager from 2021 to 2022 and 2019 to 2020, respectively. His early career included internships at companies such as Whirlpool of India Ltd. and Olacabs.com, where he gained valuable insights into business operations.
Career Progression
Bhupendra Kumar's career progression reflects a steady advancement in the fields of strategy and operations. After completing his education, he began his professional journey as a Management Trainee in Sales and Marketing at Novartis from 2017 to 2018. He then transitioned to various roles, including Manager of Revenue & Pricing at FabHotels and Senior Manager at Cashfree Payments. His experiences have contributed to his expertise in managing business operations and developing strategic initiatives.