Ashish Kathe is an experienced professional in the financial sector with over 21 years of expertise in credit, risk, sales, and management. Currently serving as General Manager - Credit and Risk at Kogta Financial (India) Limited since January 2023, Ashish previously held the position of Deputy Vice President - Credit at AU Small Finance Bank. Notable prior roles include Head - Sales, Collection, and Credit at Credit Wise Capital Pvt Ltd, and Chief Credit Manager at Reliance Capital, where Ashish accumulated significant experience in various lending products. Ashish's foundational professional journey includes roles at ICICI Bank, Smart Kids Preschool, Birla Electricals, and LG Electronics. Academic qualifications include an MBA in Marketing from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies and a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Wilson College.