Shantanu Agarwal
About Shantanu Agarwal
Shantanu Agarwal is the Director of Product Management - Fintech at Delivery Hero in Berlin, Germany, with extensive experience in fintech product innovation and management.
Current Role at Delivery Hero
Shantanu Agarwal is currently serving as the Director of Product Management - Fintech at Delivery Hero in Berlin, Germany. In this role, he has been instrumental in integrating fintech solutions into the company's global operations. His work includes the successful launch of a new digital wallet feature that has enhanced the financial transactions of Delivery Hero's customer base. With a strong focus on product strategy and execution, Shantanu leads cross-functional teams to drive innovation in fintech products and services.
Previous Positions in Product Management
Prior to his current role, Shantanu held several key positions in product management. He was the Head of Product Management at Megeno in Luxembourg for 8 months from 2020 to 2021. Before that, he worked at Mercedes pay GmbH, first as Head of Product Management in 2019 for 8 months, and earlier as Director of Product Innovation from 2018 to 2019 for 6 months. His responsibilities included overseeing product development and innovation initiatives in the fintech sector, reflecting his specialization in this field.
Experience in Fintech Advisory and Consulting
Shantanu has a substantial background in fintech advisory and consulting. He worked as a Fintech Advisory Manager at EY in Luxembourg from 2017 to 2018 for one year. Additionally, he was a Project Consultant (MBA Thesis) at Fidor in Munich for 5 months in 2016. These roles provided him with extensive experience in managing projects and advising on fintech strategies, further fortifying his expertise in the industry.
Technical and Managerial Roles at Ericsson
Shantanu gained significant technical and managerial experience during his tenure at Ericsson in Gurgaon, India. He served as a Project Lead from 2012 to 2015 for 3 years, and prior to that, he was a Product Manager from 2010 to 2012 for 2 years. These roles involved coordinating project activities, managing product lifecycles, and leading technical teams, which laid the foundation for his future career in product management and fintech.
Educational Background in Business and Technology
Shantanu holds an MBA from Mannheim Business School, which he completed in 2016 after studying there for one year. He also earned a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Computer Science from Jaypee University of Information Technology, where he studied from 2006 to 2010. Additionally, he spent 12 years at St. Peter's College, completing his foundational education. This combination of technical and business education has been pivotal in his successful career across multiple domains including fintech and product management.