Kashmera Self
About Kashmera Self
Kashmera Self serves as the VP of Strategy & Innovation at Interac Corp. and is a Board Director at Hasty Market Corp., with a background in fintech and product management spanning over two decades.
Work at Interac
Kashmera Self currently serves as the Vice President of Strategy & Innovation at Interac Corp., a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she leads the evaluation of opportunities related to emerging trends and technologies, contributing to enterprise strategy development. Previously, she worked in various capacities at Interac Corp., including Director of Innovation, Research & Emerging Solutions, and Director of Mobile Product Platform. Her tenure at Interac includes a focus on strategy and emerging solutions delivery.
Board Memberships and Committee Roles
In addition to her role at Interac, Kashmera Self is a Board Director at Hasty Market Corp., a privately owned company, since 2023. She is also a Committee Member for the Awards at Women in Payments, a position she has held since 2018. Furthermore, she serves on the Board Nomination Committee at CIRA since 2022, contributing her expertise to various governance and strategic initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Kashmera Self has pursued extensive education to enhance her expertise in leadership and strategy. She is currently studying at the University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management, where she is completing several certificate programs, including AI Strategy for Executives and Excellence in Executive Leadership. She has also achieved certificates in Strategic E-Business Management and Leadership Essentials. Additionally, she studied Economics at York University and has completed various professional development programs, including Workplace Mental Health Leadership.
Professional Background
Kashmera Self has a diverse professional background with experience in various roles across the fintech and payments sectors. Before her current role at Interac, she worked as a Fintech Fellow at On Deck and held positions at Digital Public Goods Alliance and Financial Data Exchange. Her earlier career includes roles at Dexit Inc., Metavante, and Travel CUTS, where she developed her skills in product management and project management.
Achievements and Recognition
Kashmera Self has received notable recognition for her contributions to the fintech industry. In 2023, she was named one of DMZ's Women of the Year. She was also part of a team recognized by ACT Canada for Canadian Payment Innovation in 2016. Additionally, she received the Women in Payments Rising Star award in 2017, highlighting her impact and leadership within the payments community.