Vishwanath N. Nadkarni
Vishwanath N. Nadkarni | |
|---|---|
| Born | Template:Birth date |
| Died | August 3, 2006 (aged 82) Mumbai, India |
| Occupation | Banker |
| Years active | –1984 |
| Known for | 11th Chairman of State Bank of India |
Vishwanath N. Nadkarni (28 July 1924 – 3 August 2006) was a distinguished Indian banker who held the position of the eleventh Chairman of the State Bank of India (SBI).
Life
Nadkarni was born on 28 July 1924 and passed away at his residence in Mumbai on 3 August 2006, at the age of 82. His death was reported in The Times of India the following day.
He left behind a family including one daughter, two sons, five grandchildren, and multiple great-grandchildren.
Early career
Nadkarni commenced his professional journey in banking with the State Bank of India as a probationary officer and advanced through several positions before ultimately assuming the role of Chairman.
Banking career
His tenure as the eleventh Chairman of SBI lasted from 1 December 1983 until 27 July 1984. Following his retirement, D. N. Ghosh succeeded him in this leadership role.
Later career
After retiring, Nadkarni notably chose not to engage in any private sector assignments, setting him apart from other SBI chairmen who often took on corporate roles post-retirement.