Roshaan Kulpoo
About Roshaan Kulpoo
Roshaan Kulpoo serves as the Africa Direct Sales Director for BFSI at Giift and has extensive experience in payment product innovation and business strategy development. He has held various leadership roles across multiple companies, including eGiftAfrica and Barclaycard, and has a strong background in business development across Africa and beyond.
Current Role at Giift
Roshaan Kulpoo serves as the Africa Direct Sales Director for BFSI at Giift since 2023. In this role, he focuses on driving sales strategies and expanding the company's footprint in the banking, financial services, and insurance sectors across Africa. His strategic insights contribute to the development of innovative payment solutions tailored to the region's unique market needs.
Professional Experience in Payment Solutions
Kulpoo has extensive experience in the payment solutions industry. He has held various senior positions, including Executive Director at eGiftAfrica since 2019, where he oversees operations in Kenya. Previously, he served as Deputy Chief Executive Officer at NanoBNK and Senior General Manager at DECTA. His career spans multiple countries, including roles in Mauritius and Morocco, showcasing his expertise in business development and strategic positioning.
Leadership at United Pay Ltd
Since 2017, Roshaan Kulpoo has been the Chairman of United Pay Ltd in Mauritius. In this capacity, he leads the company in establishing payment processing solutions and consultancy services. His leadership has facilitated partnerships with over 20 African banks, enhancing their payment processing capabilities through a well-defined business development strategy.
Education and Strategic Skills
Roshaan Kulpoo studied at INSEAD, completing an Executive Program and the Advanced Management Program in 2012. He possesses strong strategic acumen in payment product innovation and business strategy development. His skills include setting up payment processing centers and advising banks on digital payment solutions, financial inclusion, and loyalty programs.
Previous Roles and Contributions
Kulpoo has held several significant roles throughout his career. He was a Card Officer at Barclaycard from 1989 to 1994 and later worked as General Manager at ICPS - Member of The MCB Group from 2008 to 2016. His experience also includes serving as Africa Regional Sales Director at HPS and Card Operations Manager at MCB Group, where he contributed to the growth and efficiency of payment operations.