Rakesh Aggarwal

About Rakesh Aggarwal

Results-Driven Consulting Leader | Business Development | GTM Strategy | Solution Consulting | Product Management | Delivery LeadershipWith over 18 years of progressive leadership experience spanning various facets of the industry, I excel in driving business growth and innovation across diverse sectors, including strategy, business development, sales, solution consulting, product management, and delivery leadership. Current Role: As a \'Business Development and growth Leader\' for IBM Payment Center, I am dedicated to driving new business by assisting clients with transformation and modernization strategies, developing innovative solutions and offerings, spearheading modernization and transformation programs, implementing operational efficiency measures, cost-saving strategies, and nurturing strategic partner ecosystems. ExpertiseI have a proven track record of successfully leading multiple payments and banking transformation projects across Europe, Latin America, and North America. My deep understanding of Global Payments, Corporate Banking, Core Banking, Digital Banking, and Cash Management positions me as a trusted advisor in navigating the complexities of the financial landscape. Passion for Industry EvolutionI am genuinely passionate about staying abreast of the ever-evolving industry landscape, particularly in the realms of Payments, Open Banking, Corporate Banking, and Core Banking. I thrive on leveraging emerging trends and technologies to drive impactful change and deliver tangible results. Core Competencies:Business DevelopmentGo-to-Market StrategyPayment Transformation and Modernization ProgramsSolution Consulting/ArchitectureProduct/Platform ManagementManaged Services/ OperationsPartner Ecosystem Domain Skills : Payments, Corporate Banking, Digital Banking, Retail Banking, Cash Management, Core Banking, API, ISO 2022, Embedded Banking, AI

Experience

1. Payments Offering Leader - Ibm Payment Center

   IBM

   Jan 2026 — Present

   I lead payments offerings at the IBM Payments Center, driving vision, strategy, roadmap, development, and go-to-market across global portfolio. My focus spans market infrastructures, financial institutions, and corporates payments helping organizations modernize their payment ecosystems while bridging traditional rails with emerging digital asset capabilities.

Education

• University Business School, Panjab University

  MBA, Marketing , Finance

  2004 — 2006

Skills

• Sepa
• Business Process Re-Engineering
• Information Technology
• Business Process Improvement
• Hp Quality Center
• Visio
• Quality Center
• Core Banking Implementation
• Clearing
• IT Solutions
• Digital Banking
• Requirements Gathering
• Retail Banking
• Gap Analysis
• Swift Payments
• Core Banking
• Requirements Analysis
• Payments
• Corporate Banking,
• Strategy
• Client Co-Ordination
• Target2
• Finacle
• Business Analysis
• Pre-Sales
• Consulting
• Blockchain
• Solution Architecture
• Payment Systems
• Online Banking
• Banking