Ashish Khanna

Mr. Ashish Khanna holds the esteemed position of Chief of Staff, MD Office at Nucleus Software, a prominent global provider of software solutions tailored for the banking and financial services sector. In this capacity, he orchestrates strategic endeavors, oversees profit and loss management, and steers cross-functional teams to achieve remarkable business outcomes.
Furthermore, Mr. Khanna assumes the pivotal role of Head of Global Marketing, capitalizing on his acumen and proficiency in strategic planning, product management, and market expansion strategies. His adeptness in devising and executing innovative marketing campaigns propels revenue growth and fosters customer satisfaction.
Previously, Mr. Khanna served as the Business Head for Nucleus Software's Financial Inclusion Product initiative, PaySe™. Instrumental in its conception, he spearheaded the development of PaySe™, a groundbreaking Patented secure peer-to-peer offline digital cash solution, addressing a critical aspect of Financial Inclusion—the 'Cost of Cash'. Notably, PaySe™ earned distinction as the inaugural payment solution selected for India’s maiden retail payment sandbox, administered by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), underscoring its innovative impact.
Recognized as a thought leader in the BFSI domain, Mr. Khanna garners acclaim through features in esteemed industry publications and engagements at national and international conferences. His contributions, insights, and expertise on prevailing trends and best practices in banking and financial services technology resonate within the industry. Notably, he received the Payment System Innovation award from IDRBT, RBI, in recognition of his pioneering work on PaySe™.
Driven by an unwavering passion for leveraging emerging technologies to enhance responsible and sustainable solutions, Mr. Khanna holds a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) degree in Computer Science and a Post-Graduation Diploma in International Marketing from the Premier Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Delhi, India. His robust technical foundation, coupled with extensive industry experience and a proven track record of spearheading ground-breaking initiatives, renders him an invaluable asset in propelling innovation, growth, and excellence in the banking and financial services sector.