Mumbai: Visa has appointed Rishi Chhabra as the new Country Manager for India, where he will oversee the company’s operations, strategic initiatives, and client relationships across the country. Rishi will report to Sandeep Ghosh, Group Country Manager for India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Rishi, who joined Visa in 2023 as VP and Head of Merchant Services & Acquiring for India and South Asia, brings over two decades of experience in the financial services and payments industry. Prior to his role at Visa, he served as Country Head for Fiserv in India and Sri Lanka and has held leadership positions at First Data Corp, PayPal, JP Morgan, and ABN AMRO.
Commenting on his new role, Rishi Chhabra said, “I am excited to lead Visa’s efforts in India and contribute to the company’s mission of empowering financial inclusion, particularly for small and medium enterprises. We will continue to leverage Visa’s trusted brand to drive innovation and secure digital payments.”
Sandeep Ghosh, Group Country Manager, India and South Asia, added, “Rishi’s leadership and experience will further strengthen Visa’s presence and commitment to the Indian digital payments ecosystem.”
Rishi holds a Master’s in Industrial Engineering from The Ohio State University and a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Mumbai.
