Shalabh Jakhetia

Shalabh Jakheita is a leading expert in FinTech, PayTech and entrepreneurship. Presently serving as the Managing Partner and Chief Operating Officer at iACCEL Gulf Business Incubator, he is on a mission to build a cutting-edge entrepreneurship ecosystem in Dubai and support tech startups to scale globally. The pioneering executive, is highly sought after by renowned banks and FinTech for his world-class financial tech knowledge. When booked for speaking engagements, Shalabh reveals his ground-breaking insight into innovation, entrepreneurship, PayTech and FinTech.

Highly educated, Shalabh holds multiple degrees, including a BBA in Marketing/Marketing Management from Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya University, an Advanced Diploma in Software Applications in Computer Software and Media from Tata Infotech, and an MBA in Marketing from Technology and Management Jobs. In 2002, Shalabh joined OTOMS as a Sales Manager, moving on to work as a Senior Executive in Marketing at Globus Stores Pvt Ltd. This was followed by the role of Regional Marketing Manager at Lifestyle before joining ICICI Bank as a Manager in Credit Card Usage.

In 2008, Shalabh landed the role of AVP and Proposition Manager at Barclays Bank, where he was responsible for developing alternative acquisition and marketing mediums using the Internet. He then joined Emirates NBD as Product Manager for Cards, helping to grow receivables and profitability. Having accumulated substantial experience in FinTech and PayTech, Shalabh was selected for Director of Premium Middle East and Northern Africa for Visa. Over the next few years, he grew the premium portfolio before being elevated to Director of Cross Border Marketing, CEMEA at Visa. In 2019, Shalabh joined RAKBANK as Head of Products-Card Issuing, then Business Head of Cards.

Throughout his illustrious career, Shalabh has delivered hallmark payment products and solutions for leading institutions and has trained over 11,000 people. The talented executive has also consulted for notable Banks and FinTech, training and advising executive and management teams on creating and growing FinTech businesses and launching innovative products. A thought leader in FinTech and PayTech, Shalabh is now highly demanded for speaking engagements, delivering world-class presentations on the latest financial technology, innovation and entrepreneurship.