Abhishek (Abhi) Gupta
About Abhishek (Abhi) Gupta
Abhishek Gupta is a Vice President and Head of Acquisitions Strategy at JG Wentworth, with extensive experience in credit risk strategy and analytics across various financial institutions. He has held significant roles at Barclays, Capital One, and the American Heart Association, and possesses strong technical skills in predictive modeling and analytics.
Current Role at JG Wentworth
Abhishek Gupta serves as Vice President, Head Acquisitions Strategy at JG Wentworth since 2022. In this role, he focuses on developing and implementing acquisition strategies to enhance the company's market position. His expertise in analytics and risk management supports the organization's goals in optimizing customer acquisition processes.
Professional Experience at Barclays
Abhishek Gupta has held multiple positions at Barclays, including Vice President, Head of High Risk Account Management from 2018 to 2021, and Vice President, Credit Risk Strategy and Analytics - Head Exposure Growth Management from 2021 to 2022. His work involved managing credit risk and developing strategies to mitigate exposure, contributing to the overall risk management framework of the organization.
Educational Background
Abhishek Gupta studied at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, where he achieved an Integrated Masters in Physics. He furthered his education at Yale School of Management, earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Finance and Asset Management. Additionally, he studied Business Administration and Management at Fudan University.
Industry Contributions and Skills
Abhishek Gupta is recognized as an industry conference speaker and coach, specializing in bridging risk, resilience, and analytics. He possesses technical skills in predictive modeling, SAS, SQL, decision trees, and financial statements. His expertise includes driving initiatives through A/B testing to meet customer needs and enhance digital value propositions.
Board Membership and Investment Roles
Since 2022, Abhishek Gupta has served as a Board Member at the American Heart Association, contributing to strategic discussions and initiatives. He is also an Angel Investor at Uthrive Inc. since 2021, where he supports innovative ventures. In 2023, he became a Founding Member at Vareto Visionaries, focusing on strategic growth and development.