Rohan Khara

Rohan Khara is the Chief Product Officer at BharatPe, a prominent fintech company in India. He assumed this role in February 2024, where he is responsible for leading product development and innovation, focusing on both merchant and consumer products, as well as overseeing user research teams.234

Professional Background

• FairMoney: Prior to joining BharatPe, Khara served as the Managing Director for FairMoney India from May 2022 to January 2024 and was previously the Chief Product Officer there from January 2021 to April 2022, where he contributed to building a leading mobile banking platform for emerging markets.12
• Gojek: He was the Head of Product - Financial Services at Gojek in Indonesia from March 2018 to December 2020, focusing on product strategy and execution in a rapidly growing market.1
• MobiKwik: Khara held various roles at MobiKwik, including Head of Product Management and Director of Products, where he played a significant role in shaping the company's financial services.1
• Quikr India Pvt. Ltd.: His earlier experience includes leading product and innovation initiatives at Quikr, enhancing user engagement significantly during his tenure.1

Education

Rohan Khara holds a Bachelor’s degree in Information Science and Engineering from R. V. College of Engineering, Bangalore (2001-2005) and a Master’s degree in Management Science & Engineering from Stanford University (2005-2007).1

Skills and Attributes

Khara is recognized for being strategic, user-focused, data-driven, and an effective communicator—qualities that are essential for a successful product manager in the tech industry.1 His passion for startups reflects his desire to engage deeply with innovative projects beyond conventional roles.1