Rahul Melo Furtado
About Rahul Melo Furtado
Rahul Melo Furtado is a Senior Partnerships Manager specializing in SME Digital Innovation at QBE Insurance, with over 20 years of experience in various sectors including banking and fintech. He has a strong background in managing strategic partnerships and has held leadership roles at multiple organizations across Australia and India.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Currently, Rahul Melo Furtado serves as the Senior Partnerships Manager for SME Digital Innovation at QBE Insurance Group. He has been in this role since 2023, contributing to the development and management of strategic partnerships. His focus is on enhancing client and customer value through innovative solutions in the insurance sector.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Prior to his role at QBE Insurance, Furtado held various positions that contributed to his expertise in business development and partnerships. He worked as a Business Development Leader at HashCash Consultants from 2017 to 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. He also served as Partnerships Manager at Data Action from 2020 to 2023, and as Client Engagement Manager at Centelon from 2019 to 2020, both in Melbourne.
Expertise in Strategic Partnerships
Furtado possesses extensive expertise in managing strategic and operational engagement with partners. He is skilled in developing and implementing partnership frameworks and assurance processes, which enhance client and customer value. His experience spans 20 years across various sectors, including Core Banking, Digital Banking, Fintech, and Payments.
Educational Background
Rahul Melo Furtado studied at St. Aloysius College, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Management with a focus on Marketing. He also holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from ICFAI Business School, where he studied Finance and Marketing. This educational foundation supports his extensive career in business development and partnerships.
Career in Insurance and Financial Services
Furtado has a significant background in the insurance and financial services industry. He worked as Associate Vice President at ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Limited, where he focused on Partnerships and Alliances from 2015 to 2016, and later in Superannuation and Employee Benefits from 2006 to 2015. His roles have equipped him with a deep understanding of the industry and its operational dynamics.