Pallavi Thakur
About Pallavi Thakur
Pallavi Thakur is a Director at Swift, focusing on digital currencies and assets. With extensive experience in the financial technology sector, she has worked with various organizations, including Lloyds Banking Group and Wipro Limited, and has contributed to significant projects in central bank digital currencies.
Current Role at Swift
Pallavi Thakur serves as a Director at Swift, a role she has held since 2023. In this position, she is responsible for shaping Swift's strategy and positioning in the rapidly evolving landscape of digital currencies and digital assets. Her work involves leading initiatives that align with the organization's goals in the financial technology sector.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Prior to her current role, Pallavi Thakur accumulated extensive experience in the financial services industry. She worked at Lloyds Banking Group in various capacities, including as a Lead Business Analyst for the International Payment Engine Replacement and as a Senior Business Analyst for the SEPA Compliance and Regulatory Programme. Her tenure at Wipro Limited included roles such as Principal Consultant for Payments and Card and Project Inthanon - Central Bank Digital Currencies.
Education and Qualifications
Pallavi Thakur holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Instrumentation Technology from Visvesvaraya Technological University, which she completed from 2002 to 2006. She also completed an Executive General Management Programme at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore in 2017. Her foundational education includes studies at Notre Dame Academy, where she achieved CBSE qualifications.
Expertise in Digital Currencies
Pallavi Thakur has developed deep subject matter expertise in digital currencies and digital identity. She has worked with central banks globally, guiding them on their central bank digital currencies journey during her time at R3. Notable projects she contributed to include Project Inthanon, MAS CBDC Challenge, Project Dunbar, and Project JURA, all of which focus on advancing the understanding and implementation of digital currencies.
Strengths in Strategy and Product Development
Pallavi Thakur's strengths include strategy formulation, driving product vision, and developing business architecture. She has a proven track record in creating national payments and digital infrastructure roadmaps. Her experience spans various roles that emphasize her capability in shaping product innovation and architecture, particularly in the context of digital currencies and assets.