Nilesh Agarwal

Nilesh Agarwal is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the fintech and financial services sectors. Currently serving as Head of Business (Insurance) and Head of Corporate Development at PhonePe since October 2021, Nilesh previously co-founded and led येLo as CEO, where innovative financial solutions were developed to enhance financial health. Nilesh’s advisory and investment roles at Omidyar Network involved sourcing impactful fintech opportunities, while board observer positions at multiple companies such as Toffee Insurance and ZestMoney contributed to strategic oversight in fast-growing startups. A former Senior Consultant at EY, Nilesh focused on performance improvement and business transformation in financial services. Nilesh’s academic credentials include a CFA, a Post Graduate Program in Management from the Indian School of Business, and other qualifications in digital money and venture capital.