MySeatAtTheTable – Building a future where every voice counts

At Enfuce, diversity is not a seasonal message. It shapes how we lead, how we grow, and how we create lasting impact. As a female-founded and female-led company, we believe progress happens when people are trusted with influence and encouraged to use it.

Now in its third year (!), My Seat at the Table continues as a space for honest conversations and real stories. What began as a reflection for International Women’s Day has evolved into an ongoing commitment to amplifying voices and redefining leadership on our own terms.

Through this series, we spotlight the women across Enfuce who are shaping fintech, challenging expectations, and opening doors for others along the way.

In this chapter, we sit down with Reshma Khamar, Head of Business Development for the UK, to talk about building partnerships that scale, leading with trust and making space for others at the table. From growing Enfuce’s UK footprint to mentoring the next generation of leaders, Reshma shares why business development is about far more than closing deals, and why real influence starts with confidence and authenticity.

Let’s start with you. What is your role at Enfuce, and what’s something about your job that might surprise people?

I am the Head of Business Development for the UK at Enfuce. My role is focused on growing our UK footprint – bringing new logos onboard and helping more clients leverage Enfuce’s powerful and flexible tech stack to launch and scale their card programmes.

Something that might surprise people is that business development isn’t just about closing deals. A big part of my role is highly strategic – understanding market shifts, regulatory advances, and each client’s long-term ambitions, then shaping solutions that genuinely support their growth. It’s as much about partnership-building as it is about sales.

Another thing that often surprises people is how cross-functional the role is. I work closely with product, compliance, legal, and operations to make sure what we’re proposing is not only commercially strong, but operationally sound and scalable. BD sits right at the intersection of strategy, execution, and relationship management -which makes it both challenging and incredibly rewarding.

International Women’s Day has been around for over a century. What do you hope we’ll finally be celebrating one day?

I hope one day we’re celebrating a world where gender simply isn’t a factor in what you can achieve. Where opportunities feel genuinely equal, and conversations about the gender pay gap are something future generations struggle to relate to.

I would love to see leadership teams and decision-making spaces that naturally reflect balance – not because it’s a target, but because it’s just how things evolved. 

On a more fundamental level, I hope we reach a point where every woman and girl feels safe, and where access to education, healthcare and basic rights isn’t shaped by where you’re born.

What I hope we’ll be celebrating one day is a world where giving that support feels natural, where it’s part of how we lead, work and collaborate – and where equality has become something we experience every day, not just something we talk about once a year.

Was there a moment at Enfuce when you felt your seat at the table truly mattered?

From the beginning, I was genuinely welcomed and trusted to get on with the job. There wasn’t a sense that I had to prove myself over and over again before being heard. I was brought into conversations early, encouraged to share my perspective, and given the autonomy to build relationships and shape opportunities in the UK market.

That trust made a huge difference. When leadership backs you and gives you the space to operate, you naturally take greater ownership. It wasn’t just about having a seat at the table – it was about feeling that my contribution was valued and that I was empowered to drive impact.

For me, that culture of trust and openness is what makes the difference between being present in a room and truly being part of the decision-making process.

In your role, what does sharing the table mean to you?

For me, sharing the table means making space for others – whether that’s colleagues, clients, or people earlier in their careers.

It’s about helping people navigate their journey, offering guidance where I can, and being open about what I’ve learned along the way. Mentorship doesn’t always have to be formal; sometimes it’s just taking the time to listen, to share perspective, or to encourage someone to speak up.

With clients, it’s similar. It’s not transactional – we’re going on the journey together. We’re building something, solving challenges, and celebrating milestones as partners. At the end of the day, we’re all human. Business is built on relationships, trust, and understanding.

Sharing the table, to me, is about making sure no one feels like they’re standing outside it.

If you could invite three women, alive or from history, to sit at your table for one meaningful conversation, who would they be and what would you ask them?

Emma Grede-How do you balance being a mum of four while leading global brands and mentoring others? 

Malala Yousafzai- I’d want to ask how she found strength at such a young age

Michelle Obama-I’d ask how she stayed authentic, grounded, and family-focused while leading on the world’s biggest stage.

If you could give one piece of advice to your younger self on her first day in the job market, what would it be?

I would tell her to be kinder to herself. You don’t need to have everything figured out on day one – or even in the first few years. Careers evolve, and so will you.

I would remind her to ask all the “silly” questions. They’re never really silly – they’re how you learn, how you grow, and how you build confidence.

And I’d tell her that you don’t have to be the loudest person in the room to have impact. Your value isn’t measured by volume. Thoughtfulness, consistency, and quiet confidence go a long way. Trust your perspective, and speak when you have something meaningful to add – that’s more powerful than speaking just to be heard.

If this conversation had a soundtrack, what song would be playing in the background?

Unstoppable by Sia

Thank you Reshma! This conversation is a great reminder that equality is not a one day moment. It is a continuous commitment to making space, sharing influence, and driving change.

Curious to hear more? Explore the rest of our My Seat at the Table series on our blog and discover the voices shaping what comes next.