A results-driven leader with 18+ years of multi-sector expertise, Priyaranjan excels in scaling businesses across India’s competitive and underserved markets. His career spans FMCG (Nivea, United Breweries, Mars), fintech (PayNearby, Airtel Payments Bank), e-commerce (Snapdeal), and private equity (Ananta Capital)—driving growth through hyper-localized distribution and consumer-centric strategies.

As Chief Business Officer at PayNearby, he expanded fintech access to rural India via kirana stores, while at Airtel Payments Bank, he pioneered last-mile banking solutions. Known for turning challenges into opportunities, he combines hands-on experience in Tier 2/3 markets with sharp business acumen—earning recognition as "Most Inspiring CXO 2020" (CXO Outlook).

An engineer turned salesman at heart, Priyaranjan champions agile, disruptive leadership to navigate India’s complex consumer landscape. His talks focus on market shifts, financial inclusion, and building resilient teams for scalable impact.