Manoj Shetty

With 24+ years of leadership experience in financial services, Manoj has worked across diverse roles—from CEO of a publicly listed NBFC to Head of Sales and Corporate Strategy Lead. He carries a grassroots understanding of lending, education financing, and customer needs.

He currently serves as the Chief Business Officer for Higher Education at Propelld, where he drives growth in education lending through sales leadership, credit oversight, and innovative product design.

Throughout his career, Manoj has held CXO and strategic leadership roles, including CEO of a listed NBFC and Business Head at DHFL Pramerica Life Insurance, overseeing large-scale sales operations, credit, and compliance. His 12+ years in corporate strategy combined with 8+ years in frontline sales give him a 360-degree view of financial services, from ground level execution to high-level strategic planning.

Passionate about building scalable lending businesses, Manoj is known for his ability to anticipate market trends, optimize operational efficiency, and drive sustainable growth in the education finance sector. He also writes actively about these. 

Outside work, Manoj is  passionate about reading, writing blogs, playing the guitar, cricket, and paragliding.