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Hitesh Sachdev

Evaluator · DISC type Sdc
Head- Start-up Engagement, Innovation & Investments at ICICI Bank
📍 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Hitesh Sachdev is a veteran banker with over two decades at ICICI Bank, where he leads the Startup Engagement, Innovation, and Investments team. He has extensive experience in fintech, private equity, and investment banking, and plays a pivotal role in mentoring founders and executing technology projects. People often describe him as analytical, inspiring, and a broadminded leader.

He is deeply integrated into Indias fintech and startup ecosystem, serving as a mentor for various platforms like TiE and ASCENT. He actively guides entrepreneurs on topics ranging from AI and blockchain to digital lending and SaaS. He is also a Director on the Board of the Indian Banks Digital Infrastructure Company (IBDIC).

Unique fact: Hitesh secured the 5th Rank in the National Merit List in his Company Secretary Intermediate Exam, showcasing his exceptional academic achievements early on.

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Current Role
Head- Start-up Engagement, Innovation & Investments
Location
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Personality Overview

How Hitesh shows up

Hard To Convince
Quality Focused
Thorough Evaluator

They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical

Priorities

Topics Hitesh cares about

Startup Mentorship
Actively mentors founders and startups through various platforms, guiding them on domains like payments, SaaS, digital lending, and emerging technologies like AI and blockchain.
Fintech Innovation
Heads ICICI Bank's startup engagement and investment arm, focusing on collaborating with fintechs and executing cutting-edge technology projects for the bank.
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Career

Work history

6-2016
Head- Start-up Engagement, Innovation & Investments
ICICI Bank
6-2016
Start-up Engagement, Innovation & Investments
ICICI Bank
7-2012 - 6-2016
Principal
ICICI Bank
6-2008 - 6-2012
National Head - SME & AGRI Invesment Banking
ICICI Bank
3-2008 - 6-2008
National Head - Major Clients Group (SME)
ICICI Bank
In the press

Media appearances

Startup Engagement & Investments, ICICI Bank. Featured in YouTube
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Blockchain – Impact on Banking: Hitesh Sachdev, ICICI Bank. Featured in YouTube
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Education
1996 - 1999
Chartered Accountant
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
2002 - 2004
Bachelor of Laws - LLB
Saurashtra University, Rajkot
2001 - 2001
CWA Intermediate
Institute of Cost and Work Accountants of India
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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