Ayesha Khan

Senior Manager; Strategy, Operations & Finance, Product

Bread Financial

Ayesha Khan is a seasoned Business Operations Leader who brings strategy, creativity, and unstoppable energy to every challenge. With a proven track record at Bread Financial and Citigroup, Ayesha has mastered the art of turning complex business puzzles into streamlined, high-impact solutions. Whether she’s leading enterprise-wide initiatives, optimizing product operations, or championing organizational health, Ayesha’s approach is always bold, collaborative, and results-driven.

Her leadership has delivered millions in savings, transformed team cultures, and earned her the coveted Leaders in Excellence Award—placing her among the top 1% of global talent. Ayesha uses a blend of analytical thinking, creative problem-solving, and a knack for building consensus across every level of the organization.

Armed with an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis (where she was awarded the Forte Foundation Scholarship for Women Leaders in Business!), and a BSc in Economics and Mathematics from LUMS, Ayesha is as comfortable in the boardroom as she is rolling up her sleeves with cross-functional teams.

When she’s not driving digital transformation or architecting the next big strategy, you’ll find her sparking engagement, mentoring future leaders, and always—always—raising the bar. Ayesha lives in leafy New Jersey with her husband and 2 kids under 5. She loves fitness, lifting heavy and spending time with friends and family.