Shalini Khatwani is a senior executive and board director with over 20 years of experience in digital payments, fintech strategy, and cross-border market expansion across Asia Pacific and global markets. She currently serves as Head of Payments, APAC at Netflix, where she leads regional strategy, innovation, and customer experience across more than 12 markets. Her work spans regulatory engagement, third-party partnerships, and cost optimization in high-growth and complex environments.

Previously, Shalini spent a decade at Visa, where she held multiple leadership roles across digital consulting, product marketing, and open data strategy. She has consistently driven transformation in regulated industries, enabling ecosystem collaboration across banks, fintechs, and regulators. Her earlier career at JPMorgan Chase, Standard Chartered, and HSBC built a strong foundation in product growth and customer-centric innovation.

At Rise & Thrive, she contributes her financial expertise and passion for equitable access as Treasurer, helping ensure strong governance and sustainable growth. She also serves as an advisor to the Merchant Risk Council (APAC), Ray of Hope, and Dobin, an open finance startup. Her governance experience spans oversight, impact evaluation, and strategic direction across nonprofit, industry, and early-stage organizations.

A member of the Singapore Institute of Directors, Shalini is an Accredited Board Director. She holds an MBA, is a patent holder in the payments space, and an angel investor in women-led startups. She is passionate about financial inclusion, innovation, and bringing diverse perspectives to the boardroom.