Rajeev Arora

About Rajeev Arora

With over 12 years of executive leadership in the payments industry, I am passionate about driving strategic vision and operational excellence for payment technology solutions. As Payments Programs Leader, I oversee the development and execution of innovative and scalable programs that enhance customer satisfaction, revenue growth, and profitability.In my previous roles at Experity and Amazon, I leveraged my skills in negotiation, customer relationship management (CRM), and pricing strategy to forge strong partnerships with merchants, vendors, and stakeholders across multiple verticals and geographies. I also applied my expertise in finance, valuation, payment technology platforms, and inorganic growth opportunities to identify and pursue new business avenues, optimize existing processes, and integrate acquisitions and investments. Some of my key achievements include:Building a Payments program for $1.2BB SaaS company and monetized an increase of 350% on revenues within 18 months that will eventually lead to an increase in valuation of $150MM over 5 years at ExperityBuilding and managing an ISO channel RFP selection process resulting in a newly negotiated agreement that resulted in 2.5X increase in revenues per MID at ExperityLeading 50+ person multi-discipline team at Amazon performing specific initiatives to lower concentration risk and maintain portfolio balanceI am committed to delivering value-added solutions that meet the evolving needs and expectations of our customers and stakeholders, while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence within our team and organization.

Experience

1. Head of Payments

   Yali Payments

   Dec 2024 — Present · Knoxville, TN, US

   As Head of Payments at Yali Payments, I lead our efforts to deliver the right payment solutions for every client. I specialize in designing and integrating payment systems that reduce operational friction, improve reliability, and lower processing costs. With 15 years of experience across the payments ecosystem, I bring a deep understanding of how to align technology, compliance, and client needs. My work centers on helping businesses scale confidently by providing strategic insights, seamless integrations, and exceptional client service.

Education

• University of Colorado Boulder

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

• The University of Texas at Austin

  BBA