Amar Abrol
About Amar Abrol
Amar Abrol is the President and Co-Founder of MatchMove, with extensive experience in leadership roles across various companies including AirAsia and American Express.
President and Co-Founder at MatchMove
Amar Abrol currently serves as the President and Co-Founder of MatchMove. He stepped into this role in 2020, contributing his extensive experience in leadership and strategic development to the organization. His responsibilities entail overseeing the company's operations and driving its growth in the highly competitive fintech sector of Singapore.
Chief Commercial Officer at MatchMove
Prior to his current role, Amar Abrol served as the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at MatchMove from 2020 to 2022. During this period, he was instrumental in managing commercial strategies that aimed to expand match Move's market presence and stakeholder engagement. His tenure as CCO encapsulated vital initiatives that strengthened the company’s commercial viability and market competitiveness.
CEO & Managing Director at AirAsia India
Amar Abrol held the position of Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director at AirAsia India from 2016 to 2018. In this role, he navigated the company through various operational and strategic challenges. His leadership contributed significantly to establishing AirAsia India as a formidable player in the aviation industry.
Chief Executive Officer at BigPay
From 2013 to 2016, Amar Abrol was the Chief Executive Officer at BigPay, a company focused on challenge banking based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. His role included helming the company's strategic and operational efforts to provide innovative financial solutions and enhance user experience in the regional market.
Vice President Roles at American Express
Amar Abrol occupied several pivotal roles at American Express International Inc. from 1994 to 2013. Notably, he served as Vice President - Emerging Payments and Merchant Strategy for the Japan, Asia-Pacific, and Australia regions from 2009 to 2013. His previous positions included Vice President of Sales Strategy & Development and General Manager for Hong Kong and Taiwan. Amar was also recognized with the American Express Leadership Award in 1998, 2006, and 2011 for his contributions.
Educational Background
Amar Abrol has an accomplished educational background. He earned his Chartered Accountant qualification from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, completing his studies from 1989 to 1992. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree in Commerce, Economics, and Accounting from Delhi University, which he obtained between 1986 and 1989.
Recognition and Awards
Throughout his career, Amar Abrol has earned several prestigious recognitions. Notably, he was acknowledged as Asia's Greatest CEO in 2017 by Asia One Magazine. He is also a three-time recipient of the American Express Leadership Award (1998, 2006, and 2011), underscoring his influential leadership and significant contributions to the organizations he has been part of.