Hasan Abubakar
About Hasan Abubakar
Hasan Abubakar is a Regional Sales Manager for Emerging Corporates at IndusInd Bank, with extensive experience in the banking sector across various roles and institutions in India. He oversees a regional acquisition team and focuses on developing innovative sales strategies to enhance team productivity.
Current Role at IndusInd Bank
Hasan Abubakar serves as the Regional Sales Manager for Emerging Corporates at IndusInd Bank since 2022. In this role, he oversees a regional acquisition team that includes 40 branches, 6 Area Sales Managers, and 60 Business Development Managers. His responsibilities include managing the acquisition of high-value business entities and customers, focusing on trade and forex, working capital finance, and digital payments. He collaborates closely with branch banking teams to develop execution plans that align with the Management Operating Plan.
Previous Experience at YES BANK
Prior to his current position, Hasan worked at YES BANK as a Cluster Sales Leader for Business from 2015 to 2019 in the Noida area. During his four years there, he was responsible for driving sales strategies and managing a team to enhance business growth. His experience at YES BANK contributed to his expertise in sales management and team leadership.
Career Path and Roles in Banking
Hasan Abubakar has held various positions in the banking sector, starting as a Relationship Officer at Kotak Mahindra Bank from 2010 to 2012. He then served as an Assistant Branch Manager at HDFC Bank from 2012 to 2014, followed by a role as Sales Manager at Ing Vysya Bank (now Kotak Mahindra Bank) from 2014 to 2015. He continued his career as Area Head at RBL Bank from 2019 to 2020 and as Area Sales Manager at IDFC FIRST Bank from 2020 to 2022. This diverse experience has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of sales and customer acquisition in banking.
Educational Background
Hasan Abubakar holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Aligarh Muslim University, which he completed from 2002 to 2005. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing from the Institute of Management Studies, Noida, from 2005 to 2007. Additionally, he participated in a program at the Management Development Institute of Singapore, focusing on FinTech and Digital Banking trends in 2022.
Sales Management and Team Development
In his various roles, Hasan has demonstrated a commitment to developing and implementing innovative sales channels and techniques aimed at maximizing team productivity. He monitors the quality of product sourcing and assesses the developmental needs of the sales team to enhance performance. His strategic approach to sales management has contributed to the successful acquisition of new clients and the deepening of existing portfolios.