Dinesh Kumar Khara
Dinesh Kumar Khara | |
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| Born | August 28, 1961 India |
| Occupation(s) | Banking professional, corporate leader |
| Years active | 1984–2024 |
| Known for | Chairman of State Bank of India (2020–2024) |
Dinesh Kumar Khara (born 28 August 1961) is an Indian banking professional and corporate leader who held the position of chairman at the State Bank of India from 7 October 2020 until 28 August 2024.
Education
He earned a Master of Commerce degree from the Delhi School of Economics and completed an MBA at the Faculty of Management Studies – University of Delhi. Additionally, he is recognized as a Certified Associate of the Indian Institute of Bankers (CAIIB).
Career
Beginning his career with SBI in 1984 as a Probationary Officer, Khara has occupied several significant positions such as Managing Director (Global Banking & Subsidiaries), Managing Director (Associates & Subsidiaries), MD & CEO of SBI Mutual Funds, and Chief General Manager for the Bhopal Circle. His experience also includes an international posting at SBI Chicago. During his tenure as Managing Director, he managed divisions including International Banking, Corporate Banking, Global Treasury, along with non-banking affiliates like SBI Card, SBIMF, SBI Life Insurance, and SBI General Insurance. He played a pivotal role in integrating five subsidiary banks and Bhartiya Mahila Bank into SBI. Moreover, he has led the bank’s Risk Management, Information Technology, and Compliance departments at different intervals.