Samant Nagpal

Samant Nagpal is a distinguished senior executive with extensive experience in leading global risk teams worldwide.

With a background spanning over two decades, Samant has excelled in building high-performing organizations across various sectors like payments, small business and commercial lending, credit, fraud, and chargeback risk.

His expertise lies in managing professionals in diverse fields such as Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Product Management, Product Development, Policy/Program Management, Design/UX, Data Science, and Analytics.

A customer-centric leader, Samant understands the delicate balance between risk, revenue, and customer experience to drive long-term profitable growth through optimized risk-reward trade-offs.

Having lived in four countries including the US, Mexico, Australia, and India, and overseeing operations in over 20 countries, Samant is multilingual, fluent in English, Spanish, and Hindi.

Samant's educational journey includes a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Columbia Business School, an M.A. in Economics from Delhi School of Economics, and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Delhi Vishwavidyalaya.

He also attended St. Columba's School for his earlier education.

In his distinguished career, Samant held key positions such as General Manager & Global Head of Risk at Square, General Manager & Global Head of Amazon Business Payment Products at Amazon, and Chief Risk Officer at American Express in various global divisions.

His roles at American Express included overseeing Global Corporate Payments, acquisitions, and risk management in regions like Japan, Asia, and Australia.

Samant's diverse roles at American Express ranged from Director positions to Senior Manager and Econometrician, showcasing his versatility in risk management and data analytics.

He has demonstrated a consistent track record of success in driving strategic risk management functions across major multinational corporations.

Samant Nagpal is a seasoned professional known for his strategic vision, leadership acumen, and ability to navigate complex international business landscapes.