Pavan Bachwal Head of Mobile Financial Services at Ericsson, where he leads the company's strategic engagement with financial institutions, fintechs, and mobile financial services providers worldwide. With more than 19 years of experience in digital finance, mobile financial services, and banking technology, Pavan has helped telecom operators, banks, and fintech organizations launch, scale, and optimize secure financial services ranging from digital wallets to real-time and cross-border payment solutions.

In his current role, he drives business growth, industry partnerships, and thought leadership across the financial services sector, helping customers leverage network intelligence, real-time data, and AI to enhance customer experiences, combat fraud, and build resilient digital ecosystems. He works closely with Ericsson customers, regulators, and industry stakeholders to shape the future of digital finance and financial inclusion globally.

Pavan holds an MBA from IMD Business School in Switzerland and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Mumbai, India.