Ashish K. Varun

About Ashish K. Varun

Senior business leader with experience in driving growth and transformation in Government, BFSI, and Public Sector through technology, innovation, and impactful partnerships. Passionate about leveraging technology for governance, I collaborate with policymakers, industry leaders, and stakeholders to drive transparency, efficiency, and citizen-centric services.I have led consultative sales, business development, and marketing initiatives to drive sustainable revenue growth for Government, Public Sector, and BFSI organizations across India, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. My expertise in government consultancy has driven large-scale digital transformation, enhanced citizen services, and advanced financial inclusion. I have successfully executed high-impact engagements with Central and State Governments, aligning public priorities with sustainable development goals.Beyond work, I am committed to social impact. As a former Executive Committee member of ATI-Mumbai (Govt. of India) and CII-Mumbai, I contributed to skill development initiatives. A Paul Harris Fellow with Rotary International, I actively support community projects and earned a Guinness World Records certificate for raising awareness of a social cause.

Experience

1. Director - Business Development, Public Sector (South Asia)

   Mastercard

   Jan 2025 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   As a Business Development Leader at Mastercard, I drive strategic initiatives that partner with governments and public sector organizations to address real-world challenges. Our work spans from enabling targeted access to financial aid and social payments, to leveraging data insights that inform more effective programs and policies. In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, I’m proud to support efforts in Urban Mobility, Payments, Tourism, Cybersecurity and Fraud prevention - ensuring that trust and security are at the core of every solution we deliver. By combining Mastercard’s global expertise, trusted partnerships, and cutting-edge technology, we help governments digitize essential services, promote financial inclusion, and boost operational efficiency where it matters most. Passionate about creating meaningful impact through collaboration and innovation, I’m always exploring new opportunities to help public sector leaders navigate digital transformation and deliver better outcomes for their communities.

Education

• University of Delhi

  Bachelor’s Degree, Information Technology

  1998 — 2002

• Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing, IT, Finance and International Business

  2002 — 2004

• Kendriya Vidyalaya

  High School, Sciences

  1997 — 1998

Skills

• Business Process
• IT Solutions and Services Sales
• Team Leadership
• Erp
• Sales
• Enterprise Resource Planning (Erp)
• IT Strategy
• International Business Development
• Project Planning
• Sales Management and Expansion
• Vendor Management
• Project Management
• Banking
• Team Management
• Business Development
• Strategy
• New Business Development
• Business Analysis
• E-Governance
• Requirements Analysis
• Management Consulting
• Software Project Management
• Sales Management
• Crm
• Consulting
• Business Strategy
• Sdlc
• Solution Architecture
• Pre-Sales
• Business Intelligence
• Management
• Requirements Gathering
• Business Planning
• Program Management
• Leadership
• P&L Management
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)