Rajnish Kumar (banker)
Rajnish Kumar | |
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| Born | 1958 Mumbai, India |
| Occupation | Banking professional |
| Years active | 1980–2020 |
| Known for | 25th chairman of State Bank of India |
Rajnish Kumar is an Indian banking professional who held the position of the 25th chairman of the State Bank of India (SBI) from 7 October 2017 until 6 October 2020. Beginning his career at SBI as a probationary officer in 1980, he progressed through several significant leadership positions, such as managing director of the National Banking Group and managing director responsible for compliance and risk. Prior to becoming managing director at SBI, Kumar was also the managing director and CEO of SBI Capital Markets Limited, the bank’s merchant banking subsidiary.
He has earned the Certified Associate of Indian Institute of Bankers qualification and currently chairs the Management Development Institute (MDI) in Gurgaon, a prominent private business school in India.
Competence
O. P. Bhatt, a former chairman of SBI, commended Kumar’s proficiency in corporate and international banking sectors. Kumar focused on advancing the bank’s efforts in managing non-performing assets (NPAs), driving digital innovation, and sustaining competitive strength amid a demanding market landscape.
References
- Forbes.