Inspiring Resilience. Driving Growth. Unlocking Leadership.
Who am I?
I’m Anand Singh , a business and revenue leader with over 22 years in payments, fintech, and banking. I’ve spent my career building scalable distribution models, forging strategic alliances, and driving profitable growth at organizations like Cashfree Payments, PayU, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank.
But strategy and numbers are only half the story. I believe resilience and the right mindset are what actually separate people who break through from people who burn out. My mission is simple : help professionals and businesses turn their toughest challenges into their biggest opportunities.
My Journey so far
I was born and raised in Jamshedpur — a city built on grit and industry, and that spirit shaped how I lead and grow to this day. I studied Mechanical Engineering in Belgaum (Belagavi), Karnataka, which gave me a strong analytical foundation, then went on to complete my MBA in Marketing from ICFAI Business School, Gurgaon, where I sharpened my skills in strategy, business development, and leadership.
Over the years I’ve managed businesses across geographies of India – North, West, East and South – which gave me a firsthand understanding of how different markets, customers/consumers and business ecosystems actually work. That grounding carried me through Cashfree Payments, PayU Payments, HDFC Bank, ICICI bank, where I scaled businesses, build high-value alliances, and delivered measurable results. Earlier stints at Gabriel India, MapMyIndia, Kent RO Systems and Sara Engineering Works rounded out my perspective across industries shaping me into both a strategist and a mentor.
My role today
I currently serve as Business Unit Head at Cashfree Payments, leading Banking Referral Partnerships and Product Solutions with full P&L ownership. My focus here is straightforward: unlock incremental revenue, deepen digital payment adoption, and grow the business through strong bank-led distribution. Outside my corporate role, mentoring is where I spend a lot of my energy. I work closely with payments and fintech professionals-helping them build resilience, sharpen how they lead, and push through the plateaus that stall most careers. I’m also open to serving as an Independent Director. Two decades in financial services has given me the governance awareness, compliance grounding, and strategic judgment that boards look for and I’m actively looking for the right opportunity to put that to use.
Philosophy
Success starts with mindset, not strategy.
I’ve seen brilliant strategies fail because the people behind them weren’t resilient enough to see them through — and average plans succeed because the team refused to quit. That’s the core of what I believe: resilience isn’t a soft skill, it’s the foundation everything else is built on.
Through mentorship and coaching, I help people reframe setbacks as data, not defeat — and build the confidence to keep moving when things get hard.
How Can I help you to grow?
Consultancy, Motivational Coaching, and Independent Director Advisory tailored for payments ecosystem professionals, fintech leaders, and organizations.
Motivational Coaching & Mentorship
Inspiring professionals to unlock their true potential.
- Career Breakthrough Coaching: Helping payments and fintech professionals accelerate their growth.
- Leadership Development: Guiding managers and executives to lead with confidence and resilience.
- Mindset & Resilience Training: Building inner strength to thrive in dynamic, high-pressure environments.
- One-on-One Mentorship: Personalized sessions tailored to individual goals and challenges.
- Team Coaching & Workshops: Inspiring collective growth and motivation within organizations.
Consultancy & Advisory
Helping businesses scale with strategy and execution.
- Banking Alliances & Partnerships: Building long-term, revenue-generating collaborations with PSU, private, and international banks.
- Revenue Growth Strategy: Designing GTM models and monetization frameworks that deliver measurable outcomes.
- P&L & Cost Optimization: Driving profitability through efficiency, negotiations, and cost-saving initiatives.
- Enterprise Sales & Distribution Models: Creating scalable frameworks to expand reach and maximize margins.
- CXO Advisory: Strategic guidance for fintech leaders and decision-makers.
Independent Director Advisory
Bringing governance expertise and board-readiness to organizations.
While I am yet to serve formally on a board, I am eligible to be appointed as an Independent Director and bring over two decades of leadership experience in payments, fintech, and banking. My background equips me to contribute meaningfully to governance, compliance, and strategic oversight.
I can support organizations by:
- Board-Level Readiness: Offering insights into governance frameworks and compliance requirements.
- Risk Awareness: Helping identify and mitigate risks in financial and fintech ecosystems.
- Strategic Perspective: Providing independent viewpoints to strengthen decision-making.
- Financial Stewardship: Leveraging P&L and cost optimization expertise to support sustainable growth.
- Leadership Experience: Drawing on 22+ years of industry exposure to guide organizations through transformation.
Topics I Discuss
“Your title is temporary — your mindset is permanent. Invest in the right one.”
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