Aishwarya Jaishankar
About Aishwarya Jaishankar
Aishwarya Jaishankar serves as the Senior Vice President of Digital Products and Platforms at HSBC, bringing extensive experience in product management and digital banking. She has previously held key positions at various financial institutions and advertising agencies, contributing to digital transformation and customer-centric solutions.
Current Role at HSBC
Aishwarya Jaishankar serves as the Senior Vice President of Digital Products and Platforms at HSBC. She has held this position since 2019 and is based in London, Greater London, United Kingdom. In her role, she focuses on leading digital transformation initiatives aimed at enhancing customer experience through innovative digital platforms. Her work involves overseeing the development and delivery of complex digital products, ensuring they meet customer needs and are delivered on time and within budget.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Aishwarya Jaishankar has extensive experience in the financial services sector. She worked at Kotak Mahindra Bank as the Head of Payments-cms Product for four months in 2018. Prior to that, she held various roles at Timesofmoney, including Director of Product for Merchant Services from 2014 to 2015, and Business Manager for Remit2India from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, she was a Product Manager for Merchant Acquiring at HDFC Bank from 2009 to 2010 and served as Vice President of Product and Portfolio for Kotak 811 from 2015 to 2018.
Background in Advertising and Brand Management
Aishwarya Jaishankar began her career in advertising, working as a Brand Executive at Leo Burnett from 2003 to 2005 in Chicago, Illinois. She later joined J. Walter Thompson Worldwide as an Account Executive for one month in 2005 in New York City. This early experience in brand management provided her with a foundation in understanding customer needs and market dynamics, which she later applied in her roles in product management within the banking sector.
Education and Expertise
Aishwarya Jaishankar holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from MICA, where she studied Advertising and Management from 2001 to 2003. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Meenakshi College for Women, completing her studies from 1998 to 2001. Her educational background supports her strong expertise in product management and digital banking, with a focus on creating customer-centric solutions.
Mentorship and Leadership Development
Aishwarya Jaishankar is actively involved in mentoring and developing future leaders in the digital banking space. She is known for her ability to lead cross-functional teams, fostering an environment that encourages innovation and collaboration. Her commitment to leadership development reflects her dedication to advancing the capabilities of professionals in the financial services industry.