Dhritul Gupta
About Dhritul Gupta
Dhritul Gupta serves as the Payments Strategy Lead at Recharge, where he has been instrumental in enhancing payment processing efficiency and expanding global reach since 2023. With a strong background in finance and management, he has held various leadership roles in the payments sector across multiple companies in Europe.
Work at Recharge
Dhritul Gupta serves as the Payments Strategy Lead at Recharge, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for developing and executing payment strategies that have led to a 25% increase in transaction volume within the first quarter. He has also implemented optimization initiatives to enhance payment processing efficiency and reduce costs, focusing on seamless integration with popular payment methods across Europe. Additionally, Gupta has established direct partnerships with major payment providers like Klarna, Giropay, Trustly, Riverty, and Zip, which have expanded Recharge's global reach.
Previous Experience in Payments Strategy
Before joining Recharge, Dhritul Gupta worked at several companies in various capacities related to payments strategy. He was the Head of Payments Strategy at expondo from 2020 to 2022, where he led initiatives to enhance payment processes. He also served as Payments & Fraud Manager at Wirecard AG from 2015 to 2018, managing payment operations and fraud prevention. Furthermore, he was a Team Lead for Payments & Fraud at Zalando SE from 2018 to 2020, where he oversaw cross-functional teams to improve payment systems.
Consulting and Entrepreneurial Roles
In addition to his roles in payments strategy, Dhritul Gupta has experience as a consultant and entrepreneur. He has been working as a Payments Consultant at FinPay Frenzy since 2022. Prior to that, he was an Entrepreneur in Residence at Antler from 2023 to 2024. He also co-founded Lono Grocery in 2021, serving as COO for 11 months. These roles have contributed to his extensive knowledge of the payments landscape and entrepreneurial ventures.
Education and Expertise
Dhritul Gupta holds a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Finance & Management from Christ University, Bangalore. He also earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Big Data Analytics from IÉSEG School of Management. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in payments strategy and financial analysis, enabling him to analyze market trends and optimize product roadmaps effectively.
Early Career and Internships
Dhritul Gupta began his career with internships and entry-level positions that laid the groundwork for his expertise in finance and analysis. He worked as a Financial Analyst Intern at Airtel in 2013 and as a Business Analyst at Tata Consultancy Services from 2014 to 2015. He also had a brief stint as a Product Developer at Thrillophilia.com in 2014. These early experiences contributed to his understanding of financial systems and analytical methodologies.