Challa Sreenivasulu Setty
Challa Sreenivasulu Setty | |
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| Born | September 26, 1965 Peddapothulapadu village, Jogulamba Gadwal district, Telangana, India |
| Occupation | Banker |
| Known for | Chairman of the State Bank of India |
Challa Sreenivasulu Setty (born 26 September 1965), also referred to as C.S. Setty, is an Indian banker currently serving as the Chairman of the State Bank of India, the largest public sector bank in India.
Early life and education
Setty hails from a Telugu background in Peddapothulapadu village, located in Jogulamba Gadwal district, Telangana. His early education took place in government-run schools, after which he attained a Bachelor of Science degree specializing in Agriculture from Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU).
Career
Commencing his professional journey with the State Bank of India in 1988, Setty joined as a Probationary Officer at the Bardoli branch in Surat. He holds the designation of Certified Associate from the Indian Institute of Bankers.
Prior to assuming the role of the 27th Chairman of State Bank of India, succeeding Dinesh Kumar Khara, he was Managing Director responsible for International Banking, Global Markets, and Technology divisions. By 2024, his tenure at SBI spanned over 35 years, encompassing various positions across the organization.
Chairmanship
Setty’s tenure as Chairman is distinguished by a customer-centric approach, emphasizing direct interaction with retail clients to collect insights and enhance banking services. This method reflects his dedication to elevating customer experience and fostering ongoing service improvements at SBI.