Priya Kashyap
Chief Operating Officer | Building Hero FinCorp with Strategic Vision, Operational Excellence, and a Culture of Innovation
Hero FinCorp•India
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With over 25 years of experience in risk management, strategy, analytics, and human resources within the BFSI sector, my role as Chief of Staff and Chief Operating Officer at Hero FinCorp centres around driving strategic initiatives, operational transformation, and fostering human potential to ensure long-term growth and market leadership. Since joining Hero FinCorp in 2017, I have led the organization through critical strategic shifts and operational enhancements, including major transformation projects aimed at improving efficiency, scalability, and customer experience. By integrating cutting-edge marketing and analytics strategies, we’ve strengthened our brand, optimized customer targeting, and improved overall operational performance, driving sustainable growth. Additionally, I established robust data analytics frameworks that leverages insights to optimize our portfolio and proactively mitigate risks. Previously, I have served as Director and Head of Policies & Risk Intelligence at Religare Finvest Limited, where my focus was on strengthening the company’s risk management framework and fostering a resilient risk culture. Prior to that, I spent nearly a decade at Citigroup and IIFL Finance, overseeing risk functions that helped build robust practices aiding organisational growth.
Career Timeline
- Hero FinCorpCurrentDec 2017–Present· 8 yrs 9 mos
- Chief Operating OfficerCurrentNov 2025–Present
- Chief of Staff & Chief Human Potential OfficerDec 2017–Nov 2025
- Feb 2015–Dec 2017· 2 yrs 10 mos
- Director & Head - Risk IntelligenceFeb 2015–Dec 2017
- 2007–2015· 8 yrs
- Head of IT Risk, Senior Vice President2007–2015
- 1998–2006· 8 yrs
- Head - Credit Policies1998–2006
Education
B COm (H)
Commerce, Finance, Accounts, Economics
Lady Shri Ram College For WomenISC
Commerce, Economics, accounts
Welham Girls School