Akansha Nath
About Akansha Nath
Akansha Nath serves as the Head of Partnerships for the UK and Canada at Credit Karma, a position she has held since 2019. She has extensive experience in the financial services sector, having worked in various roles at Barclaycard and Barclays, focusing on acquisitions strategy and partnerships.
Current Role at Credit Karma
Akansha Nath serves as the Head of Partnerships for the UK and Canada at Credit Karma. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the company's growth and strategic initiatives in these regions. Her role involves developing and managing partnerships that enhance Credit Karma's offerings and customer reach.
Previous Experience at Barclaycard
Prior to her current role, Akansha Nath worked at Barclaycard in various capacities. She served as AVP of Acquisitions Strategy & Partnerships for one year from 2013 to 2014. She then progressed to the role of VP for Open Market Acquisitions Channels, focusing on New Customer Acquisitions in UK Cards from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, she held the position of AVP for Barclays Digital Channels from 2015 to 2016 and was an interim VP for Direct Mail Acquisitions in 2017.
Experience at Barclays
Akansha Nath worked at Barclays as the Head of Aggregators and Affiliates from 2018 to 2019. In this role, she was responsible for managing relationships with aggregators and affiliates, enhancing Barclays' market presence and customer acquisition strategies.
Education in Economics and Finance
Akansha Nath holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Economics and Finance from the University of Durham, which she completed from 2009 to 2010. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics from Fergusson College, where she studied from 2006 to 2009. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her career in finance and partnerships.
Analytical Background
Before her roles in partnerships and acquisitions, Akansha Nath began her career as an Analyst in Strategic Analytics at Barclaycard from 2011 to 2013. This position allowed her to develop analytical skills that have been essential throughout her career in the financial services industry.