The Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) is a not-for-profit organisation established by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) in 2024 to harness technology and foster innovation for more efficient, resilient, and inclusive financial ecosystems through global partnerships. GFTN organises convening forums, offers advisory services on innovation ecosystems, provides access to transformative digital platforms, and invests in technology startups with the potential for growth and positive social impact through its venture fund.
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Head of Payments Acceptance, APAC, Amazon Payments Singapore, Amazon
Avishek Chandra is an Executive Director on the board of Amazon Payments Singapore and works in a general managerial role leading acceptance of payment methods in APAC and launch of new payment products for Amazon’s e-commerce business in South East Asia. He also leads Payments UX and Data Analytics across APAC, MENA and cash acceptance products across Amazon. Before Payments, Avishek had successful stints building customer first experiences in Amazon’s Last Mile business where he led the Maps product org and in Selection and Catalog systems back in Amazon HQ in Seattle. Avishek began his career as a software engineer working for a Fortune 500 FMCG conglomerate and also had a advisory stint with Deloitte. Avishek has a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and a post-graduate Management degree from Indian School of Business.
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