From Vision to Execution: Meet Artur Savle, finera.’s Chief Product Officer

“Building great products isn’t just about vision; it’s about execution discipline, aligning teams and ensuring that every decision serves the bigger goal.”

When you speak with Artur Savle, finera.’s Chief Product Officer, one thing becomes clear quickly… His approach to product management sits at the intersection of curiosity, pragmatism and a relentless focus on customer impact.

The Journey into Product Management

Artur’s career began with a fascination for the intersection of technology, business and user experience. For him, product management wasn’t just about building systems, it was about solving real customer problems and creating measurable outcomes.

“Early in my career, I realised I was motivated not just by building technology but by shaping solutions that solve real customer problems and deliver measurable impact,” he says.

His path took him across multiple verticals where he learnt to translate complex challenges into scalable solutions. That journey eventually led him to finera., where the vision of redefining global payments through orchestration aligned perfectly with his passion for building products that matter.

A Pivotal Career Moment

When asked about a career-defining moment, Artur recalls leading the implementation of a processing platform for a new card issuer.

The project had big ambitions but very limited resources, forcing his team to stay laser-focused. “That experience taught me that building great products isn’t just about vision; it’s about execution discipline, aligning teams and ensuring that every decision serves the bigger goal,” he reflects.

It’s a lesson he continues to carry at finera., where precision and innovation go hand in hand.

Life as a CPO

While no two days are ever the same, Artur’s mornings usually begin with aligning with product, design and development teams. His focus: 

Removing blockers, adjusting priorities and ensuring teams are working on initiatives that deliver the most value to customers.

Beyond day-to-day delivery, a significant part of his role involves overseeing implementation activities related to finera.’s orchestration platform. He also carves out time to look ahead, refining the roadmap, evaluating new technologies and pushing the boundaries of what payment orchestration can achieve.

Balancing Short-Term Wins with Long-Term Innovation

How does a CPO balance today’s delivery with tomorrow’s innovation? For Artur, the answer lies in roadmap design.

“Every release should not only solve today’s problem but also bring us one step closer to the bigger vision,” he explains. This means making tough trade-offs, like sometimes delivering quick improvements and other times investing in capabilities that create lasting value.

The Future of finera.’s Product Vision

Looking 2-3 years ahead, Artur envisions finera. evolving to meet the demands of faster, safer and more flexible global payments.

He is particularly excited about crypto payments, which he believes will play a growing role in the payments ecosystem. Alongside this, finera.’s focus is on expanding orchestration capabilities, integrating local and global payment methods and delivering deeper analytics to help businesses optimise transaction success.

“We’re investing in tools that make complex operations seamless, so our clients can focus on growth rather than payment friction,” he notes.

Prioritising Innovation in a Fast-Moving Industry

With payment orchestration and open banking evolving so quickly, how does finera. decide where to focus?

Artur explains that it’s a collaborative decision across leadership: Weighing market demand, regulation, technical feasibility and strategic impact. His role is to bring the product perspective, ensuring choices not only deliver immediate client value but also align with long-term goals.

The Role of AI and Data

Artur sees AI and analytics as essential tools for the future of payments. From fraud prevention to predictive routing, these technologies will allow merchants to optimise transactions in real time and personalise payment experiences.

“AI won’t just improve efficiency, it will enable secure, seamless and scalable payment experiences that help businesses grow globally with confidence,” he says.

Building Product Teams that Scale

For Artur, building strong teams is just as important as building great products. He looks for curiosity, collaboration and a strong sense of ownership.

“I value team members who challenge assumptions and are eager to learn, because in fintech, innovation moves quickly and adaptability is key,” he explains.

Encouraging Creativity with Measurable Impact

Experimentation is vital at finera., but Artur ensures it always connects to outcomes. “We celebrate learning from both successes and failures, but every experiment should answer a specific question or drive a measurable result.”

This philosophy gives teams the freedom to innovate while keeping them grounded in impact.

Customer Feedback as a Roadmap Driver

Customer insights are a core input into finera.’s roadmap. Artur recalls a moment when merchants pushed for a new alternative payment method. By analysing both data and feedback, the team prioritised it, a decision that quickly paid off in adoption and transaction success.

The Merchant Challenge Today

When asked about the single biggest challenge merchants face, Artur doesn’t hesitate. Maximising approval rates without adding friction.

With global regulations, diverse payment methods and complex scheme rules, this balance is tough to achieve. But it’s exactly where finera. shines.

“Our platform dynamically routes transactions to the most optimal processor, integrates local and global payment methods and leverages real-time analytics to reduce declines,” he says.

Advice for Aspiring Product Leaders

Artur closes with advice for those aspiring to product leadership in payments:

• Build a strong foundation in payment fundamentals like authorisations, clearing and settlement.
• Stay curious about emerging technologies like blockchain and crypto.
• Balance technical knowledge with empathy for users and data-driven decision-making.

“The best product leaders,” he says, “are those who combine deep domain expertise with creativity to deliver solutions that truly make an impact.”

Artur’s Vision and Execution in Action

Artur Savle's journey at finera., from developing processing platforms with limited resources to leading global orchestration, showcases a leader who excels at both strategic vision and practical execution. His dedication to curiosity, collaboration and impact-driven innovation continues to be instrumental in how finera. simplifies payments for businesses globally.

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