Mahesh Goel is a seasoned fintech and financial services leader with over 25 years of experience focused on building safer, more secure, and inclusive digital finance ecosystems. As Head of Operations for Mobile Financial & Lifestyle Services at Singtel, he leads efforts to scale trusted digital financial products—such as mobile payments and wallets—while embedding strong operational risk controls and anti-fraud measures.

His previous roles at Nearex, Citibank, Deutsche Bank, and PwC have equipped him with deep expertise in fraud prevention, financial operations, and regulatory compliance across both developed and emerging markets.

Mahesh also serves as an Adjunct Lecturer at Singapore Management University, where he shares practical insights on fintech innovation, operational resilience, and risk mitigation. He holds a Master’s in Financial Engineering from the National University of Singapore and remains actively involved in regional initiatives advancing secure digital finance and cross-border payment safety.