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IndusInd Bank has appointed Rajiv Anand as its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer for a three‑year term beginning August 25, 2025, and ending August 24, 2028. The board officially approved the appointment on August 4, following regulatory clearance from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).   The leadership change follows the resignation of former CEO Sumant Kathpalia, who stepped down in April amidst a ₹1,960 crore derivatives accounting scandal that severely impacted the bank’s governance credibility and profitability. Anand is the first external appointment to the CEO role in over a decade, signaling a shift in governance and leadership selection strategy for the bank.   Investors welcomed the appointment, sending IndusInd Bank’s shares up sharply—surging over 4 % intraday—to reflect renewed market confidence in leadership stability and strategic outlook.   Anand is a pioneer of the banking industry, having worked with companies like HSBC Bank, ANZ Grindlays Bank, IDFC Asset MNGT Co. Pvt. Ltd. (Bandhan Mutual Fund), Standard Chartered Bank, and Axis Bank. #ThePortfolioMagazine #Leadership #BankingIndustry #IndusIndBank #RajivAnand #CorporateGovernance #Investment #FinancialLeadership #BankingReforms #CEOAnnouncement #BusinessNews #RBI #BankingSector #IndiaEconomy 

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IndusInd Bank has appointed banking veteran Pankaj Sharma as its new Head of Business Transformation, marking a strategic addition to the private lender’s leadership team. Sharma brings over 25 years of experience in banking and financial services, most recently serving as Chief Strategy Officer at YES BANK, where he led strategic transformation initiatives including digital transformation, strategy roadmap development, and oversight of change programs. Prior to his tenure at Yes Bank, he was Chief Operating Officer at RBL Bank, managing operations, corporate services, and transformation initiatives. Sharma has also held senior roles at Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Limited, and GE Capital, gaining extensive experience in operations, business transformation, and strategic planning across the BFSI sector. In his new role at IndusInd Bank, Sharma will drive and oversee transformation initiatives across the organization, aligning strategy with operations, optimizing processes, and guiding digital transformation efforts. His appointment comes at a critical time as the bank strengthens its internal controls and modernizes its operations, and he succeeds Anil Rao, the current head of operations, who is due to retire shortly. #CeoOutlookGlobal #indusindbank #leadershipappointment #bankingindustry #businesstransformation #digitaltransformation #strategicleadership #financialservices #bfsi #bankingleadership #operationsmanagement #strategyandinnovation #organizationalgrowth #transformationjourney #businessstrategy #futureofbanking

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IndusInd Bank has announced the appointment of Industry Veteran Rajiv Anand as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer for a three-year term, subject to shareholder approval. The appointment was disclosed in an official exchange filing and marks a significant leadership transition for the private sector lender. Rajiv Anand brings with him over 30 years of experience in the banking and financial services industry. Prior to this role, he served as Deputy Managing Director at Axis Bank, where he also held several key leadership positions, including Executive Director – Retail Bank and Group Executive & Head of Retail Banking. He also served as the MD & CEO of Axis Asset Management. Anand’s extensive career includes senior roles at Standard Chartered Bank and Bandhan Mutual Fund. He began his journey in global markets with HSBC and ANZ, building a solid foundation in capital markets and financial strategy. His appointment signals IndusInd Bank’s focus on strengthening leadership to drive future growth and innovation. #RajivAnand #IndusIndBank #BankingLeadership #MDCEOAppointment #AxisBankAlumni #PrivateBanking #IndianBanking #FinancialServices #LeadershipTransition #BankingNews

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