London, Greater LondonMember since 16 October 2023
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About
With 22+ years of industry experience, Mandar has worked within a complex and fast-paced B2B and B2C environment to shape, develop, and execute strategic plans for UK banking organisations, and deliver digital products and services from concept to rollout.
Proven expertise in aligning strategy and product roadmaps with local market dynamics, cultivating high-performing teams, and navigating regulatory landscapes for complex change implementation, with leading banking clients. Adept at cross-functional collaboration, translating business goals and strategies into a portfolio of initiatives delivering innovative solutions that meet banking customer needs while ensuring regulatory compliance, to utilise the full benefits of the FinTech ecosystem.
Experience
Led digital product proposition engagements in the role of Design Lead/ Product Director capacity to collaborate with product teams, CX/UX architects, and engineering teams.
Led digital strategy and roadmap development by articulating client organisations’ strategic goals and driving customer-focused proposition delivery.
Led commercial planning and external third-party engagement, including supplier evaluation and selection.
Experience in creating and delivering product roadmaps, overseeing and advising on product delivery and advising on how products can be incrementally improved.
Led the proposition development and business case articulation for product initiatives sized between £1m – £25m investment budget.
Directed high-visibility projects, engaging senior stakeholders, and managing advisory deliverables in a time-critical landscape.
Education
MBA, Lancaster University Management School, UK (2004-2005).
