Intellect Design Arena has elevated Manish Maakan, previously CEO of Wholesale Banking, to Executive President and Group Chief Revenue Officer. Effective November 27, 2025, Maakan’s expanded role includes global revenue responsibilities. He will continue to be categorized as a Senior Management Personnel (SMP) of the Company. Maakan has over 34 years of experience in banking, financial technology, and consulting.
Leadership Change Announcement
Intellect Design Arena announced the elevation of Manish Maakan to Executive President and Group Chief Revenue Officer, effective November 27, 2025. The decision was approved by the Board of Directors.
Manish Maakan’s New Role
Manish Maakan, formerly the CEO of Wholesale Banking at Intellect, will now also assume the role of Group Chief Revenue Officer, expanding his responsibilities to a global scale. The move signifies a strategic shift in the company’s leadership structure to further drive revenue growth across all regions.
Experience and Background
With over 34 years of experience in banking, financial technology, consulting, and enterprise technology, Maakan has been with Intellect Design Arena and its predecessor businesses for nearly 19 years. Prior to this elevation, he served as the Chief Executive Officer of Intellect’s Wholesale Banking business since 2013, where he played a crucial role in expanding the company’s platforms across major global financial markets.
Previous Roles
Before leading Intellect’s Wholesale Banking business, Maakan held leadership positions at Polaris Software. He also served as CIO at GE Money. Maakan also held technology and consulting positions at Whirlpool Corporation, Ernst & Young (USA), Analysts International Corporation (USA), and IBM.
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