MUMBAI — Visa has appointed Skand Swarup as Director – Strategy and Business Development, as announced by the executive on Wednesday.
Swarup joins the global payments leader with over 13 years of experience in strategy leadership and data-driven business growth. He has a proven track record of advising senior leadership across the consulting, media, and entertainment industries.
Professional Background & Experience:
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Most Recent Role: Senior Director – Corporate Strategy in the CEO’s office at JioStar, where he served for nearly four years.
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Key Previous Tenures: Held senior positions at Disney Star, PwC, and Accenture.
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Early Career: Served with Essar Steel India Ltd.
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Core Expertise: Specializes in leveraging data-driven insights to scale operations and lead corporate strategy in high-growth sectors.
In his new capacity at Visa, Swarup is expected to play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s strategic roadmap and expanding its business footprint within the evolving digital payments landscape.

