Prasad Salunke joins Jio Financial to lead automotive, solar, and device financing

New Delhi: Prasad Salunke, an industry professional with extensive experience in financial services, has joined at Jio Financial as Business Head for automotive, solar, and device financing. at Jio Financial.

In his new role at Jio Financial, Salunke is poised to leverage his diverse background to drive innovation in mobility and sustainable financing solutions. He aims to contribute towards building an engine that will propel growth and success in these evolving sectors.

Salunke's career trajectory is marked by a series of roles in the finance and automotive sectors. Prior to joining Jio Financial, he served as the Chief Executive Officer of DriveX for nearly five months. Before this, he founded Popkorn Fintech and led business development efforts from 2022 to 2023.

One of Salunke's significant tenures includes his eleven-year stint at Mercedes-Benz Financial India, where he held positions such as Head of Sales & Marketing, Head of Digital Service Center, and Member of the Board of Management.

Salunke's journey in the financial sector began at HDFC Bank, where he served as an Assistant Vice President. He also honed his skills as a Relationship Manager at Kotak Mahindra Prime Limited-Car Finance Dept., gaining insights into customer engagement and financial product development.