Amit Gehani
About Amit Gehani
Amit Gehani serves as the Deputy Vice President of Trade Finance in Dubai, where he leads a team of 40 Relationship Managers. He has extensive experience in trade finance, having previously worked at HSBC and IndusInd Bank, and holds dual MBAs in Marketing from B K School of Business Management and Gujarat University.
Current Role at IndusInd Bank
Amit Gehani serves as the Deputy Vice President of Trade Finance at IndusInd Bank in Dubai, UAE. He has held this position since 2014, contributing to the bank's operations in the region for a decade. In this role, he leads a team of 40 Relationship Managers, focusing on providing advisory services related to trade finance, working capital, and investments. His leadership supports clients across Dubai, the UAE, the GCC, and the MENA region.
Previous Experience at HSBC
Before joining IndusInd Bank, Amit Gehani worked at HSBC as an Associate Vice President from 2007 to 2009. His tenure at HSBC took place in the Ahmedabad Area, India, where he gained experience in trade finance. This role contributed to his understanding of structured trade finance and supply chain finance, which he applies in his current position.
Experience at IndusInd Bank
Amit Gehani was previously the Regional Head of Trade Forex for the South Gujarat Region at IndusInd Bank from 2009 to 2014. During this five-year period in Vadodara Area, India, he developed expertise in trade finance and forex operations, laying the groundwork for his current leadership role in Dubai.
Education and Expertise
Amit Gehani holds an MBA in Marketing, which he earned from both B K School of Business Management and Gujarat University between 2000 and 2002. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in trade finance and product development. Additionally, he completed his HSC at Best High School, where he studied Commerce from 1983 to 1997.
Leadership in Trade Finance
In his current position, Amit Gehani spearheads the Trade Offshore Desk for the GCC and Africa. His focus is on product development and strategies in structured trade finance and supply chain finance. This leadership role emphasizes his commitment to enhancing trade finance solutions in the region.