Ankur Seth has joined Mastercard as Director of Business Development, bringing with him over 17 years of experience across fintech, e-commerce, and telecommunications. With a stellar record of scaling new business verticals, forging high-impact partnerships, and driving digital growth, Ankur’s entry into Mastercard marks a strategic step forward for the company’s expansion and innovation agenda in India.
Prior to this, Ankur led Revolut India’s partnerships division, where he successfully shaped strategic product alliances and expanded distribution networks—directly contributing to a projected annual revenue increase of $12 million and over 30,000 customer acquisitions via partner channels. His deep understanding of fintech dynamics and sharp business acumen positioned Revolut as a rising force in the Indian financial services landscape.
Ankur’s career also includes pivotal roles at Udaan, Lendingkart, Samsung, and Airtel, where he drove category leadership, launched marquee global brands like Apple and Samsung into new digital channels, and built offline and online businesses from the ground up. His ability to merge marketing insight with sales execution has been a consistent theme throughout his journey.
At Mastercard, Ankur will be focused on unlocking new growth through strategic partnerships, driving innovation in digital payments, and enhancing customer engagement across channels. His expertise and leadership are set to play a crucial role as Mastercard deepens its presence in the evolving digital economy.