About

Shekhar Lele is a seasoned Business Innovation Lead at HSBC with over 13 years of experience in the banking and financial services industry. He is also a talented writer and has a passion for sharing his knowledge and insights with others. Prior to joining HSBC, Shekhar worked as a Principal Consultant at PwC, where he was responsible for driving growth and innovation in the payments, FinTech, and digital banking sectors. During his time at PwC, Shekhar won several awards for his outstanding contribution to the firm, including two 'Above and Beyond' individual awards and a 'Team Excellence' award. He also generated revenue of more than INR 1 crore for two consecutive years through his excellent client relationships. Shekhar's expertise in areas such as FinTech, digital payments, Treasury, and digital financial services has made him a sought-after consultant for large banks, NBFCs, payments banks, and government entities in India, UAE, and Nigeria. As the program head of the 'FinTech Publishing House' (FPH), he helped PwC India's thought leadership climb to the #1 spot for FinTech search on Google. Shekhar's experience also includes working as a Project Manager at Yes Bank, where he was responsible for end-to-end project lifecycle management. During his tenure, he successfully executed a first-of-its-kind government project for the bank, reduced customer TAT by 3-4 days through the introduction of self-help features, and ensured regulatory compliance related to Treasury reporting. Shekhar holds an MBA in Finance from SCMHRD, Pune, and a B.Tech in Computer Technology from VJTI, Mumbai. He is also proficient in search technologies and has experience working with them. Overall, Shekhar's expertise in business innovation, payments, FinTech, and digital banking, combined with his passion for writing, make him a valuable asset to any organization.