Likhit Punjabi
About Likhit Punjabi
Likhit Punjabi serves as the Associate Director of Product, Strategy, and GTM for Digital Lending and Payouts at Cashfree Payments. With over nine years of experience in the lending sector, he has held various leadership roles in fintech partnerships and credit risk management.
Current Role at Cashfree Payments
Likhit Punjabi serves as the Associate Director of Product, Strategy, and Go-To-Market (GTM) for Digital Lending and Payouts at Cashfree Payments. He has been in this position since 2022, contributing to the development of new lending products from inception. His role involves strategic planning and execution to enhance the company's offerings in the digital lending space.
Previous Experience in Fintech
Prior to his current role, Likhit Punjabi held several significant positions within the fintech sector. He worked at Kudos Finance & Investments Private Limited as Head of Indian Fintech Partnerships and Strategic Alliances from 2020 to 2022. Before that, he served as Senior Finance and Debt Partnerships Manager at the same company for one year. Additionally, he was the Head of Credit Risk and Banking and Financial Institutions Partnerships at Kodo Card for eight months in 2022.
Background in Credit Risk Management
Likhit Punjabi has a solid foundation in credit risk management, having worked as a Credit Risk Manager at Fullerton India Credit Company Ltd. from 2015 to 2016. His career began there as a Management Trainee in Credit from 2014 to 2015. He also served as an Area Credit Manager at IndusInd Bank from 2017 to 2018, further enhancing his expertise in the lending industry.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Likhit Punjabi holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in English Language and Literature from SYMBIOSIS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, which he completed from 2010 to 2013. He is also a Chartered Accountant, having studied at The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India during the same period. This educational background supports his extensive experience in finance and lending.
Mentorship and Community Involvement
In addition to his professional roles, Likhit Punjabi has contributed to community development as a Student Mentor at The Akanksha Foundation in 2015. This experience reflects his commitment to mentoring and supporting the next generation in their educational pursuits.