Rao Gorla
Product & Program Head | 15+ Years in Digital Banking | Ex-Paytm, Jio, Airtel, ICICI | Driving Scalable Fintech Innovations & Transformations
- Role
- Senior Vice President Product & Program Head (Digital Deepening & Insurance Products) at Axis Bank
- Location
- Hyderabad, TG, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Rao Gorla
Product & Program Head | Digital Banking | Fintech Strategy | Cross-Border Payments | Neo BankingAccomplished product and program leader with over 15 years of experience in digital banking, international remittances, and fintech solutions. I have led the design and launch of high-impact digital products from scratch across top financial institutions like Axis Bank, Paytm Payments Bank, ICICI Bank, Airtel Payments Bank, and Jio Payments Bank.Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, implementing agile frameworks, and driving business growth through customer-centric product innovation. Known for my ability to translate business vision into scalable product platforms, and for consistently delivering value across complex regulatory and technology ecosystems.Key Highlights:# Led the creation of “Neo for Business” at Axis Bank—a digital MSME platform built from scratch, driving registrations within 5 months of launch# Achieved Cr in incremental CASA & TD balances in FY25 through data-driven digital initiatives and multi-channel execution# Delivered 5x growth in D2C insurance business, scaling to and establishing a steady annual run-rate via product revamps# Built and mentored cross-functional PODs of 25+ members, driving agile delivery and MVP rollouts for multiple digital banking journeys# Launched international remittance products from scratch at Paytm Payments Bank, Jio Payments and Airtel Payments Bank—covering inward (RDA, MTSS, Online) and outward flows# Managed high-value forex payment portfolio of ₹2,350 Mn at ICICI Bank; implemented pricing strategies that boosted revenue# Recognized as an “Anchors Elite – Game Changer” at Axis Bank; consistently top-rated across roles for impact, execution, and leadershipI thrive on solving real-world problems with scalable digital solutions and believe in building empowered teams to drive lasting change.
Experience
Senior Vice President Product & Program Head (Digital Deepening & Insurance Products)
Jun 2024 — Present · Mumbai, IN
Leading digital deepening across CASA, Term Deposits, and Retail Insurance portfolios, driving sustainable growth through digital-first engagement models# Achieved Cr in incremental balances in FY25 via initiatives including product journey enhancements, contextual communication revamps, D2C campaigns, and branch engagement# Scaled D2C Insurance business with 5x YoY growth and a stable BAU run-rate# Conceptualized and successfully executed Digital In5nite Week, a 5-day nationwide initiative across Axis Bank branches to promote product awareness among frontline staff# Manage a high-impact team of 9 Product Owners and Business Managers, enabling cross-functional alignment and agile execution
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