Board Member
Pankaj Mundra
Mr. Pankaj Mundra, an eminent Chartered Accountant and holder of a Postgraduate in Management, brings forth an illustrious career spanning over two decades in the financial realm. He has navigated pivotal roles at renowned financial institutions like ICICI Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, ABN AMRO Bank, and Mashreq Bank.
Post the Global Financial Crisis of 2009, his visionary insights led to the establishment of Nimai Management Consultants, a boutique trade finance advisory firm. This initiative culminated in the creation of 360tf, a decade’s worth of Nimai’s trade finance advisory proficiency coupled with a technological paradigm shift. Its principal objective is to create a leading digital marketplace, enabling growth for SME businesses and helping them expand their business in emerging markets by mitigating payment risk.
Under Mr. Pankaj Mundra’s leadership, 360tf has not only thrived but garnered recognition through various awards, including the prestigious UAE Superbrand, Cosmopolitan’s Fastest Growing Trade Finance solutions provider and the IFC SME Finance Forum’s product innovation of the year award, among others. These accolades underscore the innovative strides and excellence achieved under his guidance.
Additionally, 360tf’s pioneering initiatives, like being the first fintech in ITFA to train and mentor 380 recent graduates in the nuances of trade finance, showcase Mr. Mundra’s passion for nurturing talent and fostering industry expertise.
His leadership roles in various esteemed committees, such as the BAFT Supply Chain Finance committee, involvement in planning the BAFT Trade and Finance Conference, and election as a member of the ICC UAE Banking Commission, showcase his unwavering commitment to shaping the future landscape of global finance. Notably, his longstanding membership in ITFA since 2013 further exemplifies his commitment to advancing the finance industry.