Chinmaya Desai
About Chinmaya Desai
Chinmaya Desai serves as the Chief Business Officer at Falcon, where he has significantly influenced the fintech industry through partnerships and innovation in embedded payments. He has held various leadership roles in prominent financial institutions and possesses a strong network of fintech leaders globally.
Current Role at Falcon
Chinmaya Desai serves as the Chief Business Officer at Falcon, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he has contributed significantly to the development of embedded payments and finance platforms aimed at the APMEA market. His leadership focuses on strategic initiatives that enhance Falcon's market presence and drive innovation in financial technology.
Previous Experience at FIS
Before joining Falcon, Chinmaya Desai worked at FIS as the Director of Business for Payments International from 2020 to 2022. He led Program Management and Digital Device Innovation initiatives, concentrating on BIN sponsorship across APMEA markets. His efforts in this role contributed to the advancement of payment solutions in the region.
Career Background in Banking and Finance
Chinmaya Desai has extensive experience in the banking and finance sector. He worked at RBL Bank as Vice President and Head of Digital Solution Sales for Institutions and Corporate from 2015 to 2022. Prior to that, he spent eight years at HDFC Bank as Senior Manager of Electronic Banking Solutions, where he developed electronic banking strategies and solutions.
Educational Background
Chinmaya Desai completed his Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Lokmanya Tilak College of Engineering from 1998 to 2002. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Marketing from SIES from 2003 to 2005. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in business and technology.
Early Career at Wockhardt
Chinmaya Desai began his professional journey as a Management Trainee at Wockhardt in 2005, where he worked for six months in Mumbai. This early experience in a corporate environment laid the groundwork for his future roles in the fintech and banking sectors.