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Leaders In Product: Building the Future of Financial Products

We gathered in Toronto for a forward-looking conversation with senior product and finance leaders.

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Oct 23, 2025

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Hamza Edher

Director, Product Management
Babla Karthamada

Senior Director Payments, Commerce Products & Digital Onboarding

In this session, senior product and finance leaders from Capital One and RBC discussed how technology, AI, and innovation are reshaping the financial landscape, driving growth, trust, and seamless customer experiences across an evolving ecosystem.

Hamza Edher

Director, Product Management

Hamza Edher is Director of Product Management for Growth at Capital One, where he leads initiatives that drive customer acquisition and engagement through data-driven product innovation. With a strategic mindset, Hamza designs growth engines that connect digital features with meaningful customer experiences.
Babla Karthamada

Senior Director Payments, Commerce Products & Digital Onboarding

Babla is the Senior Director of Product, Enterprise Payments at RBC, accountable for Merchant Payment Services, Payments Innovation, and Digital Onboarding. In this role, he’s focused on solving the needs of personal and business clients through innovative products, services, and partnerships. With over 20 years in business strategy, product management, and transformation experience, Babla’s career spans high-impact roles across Big Tech, financial services, and supply chain sectors at organizations including RBC, Amazon, TD Bank, Deloitte, Deutsche Bank, and State Street Bank.

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