Sashidhar Jagdishan is an Indian banker and corporate executive who currently serves as the Managing Director and CEO of HDFC Bank.[1] He was appointed to the role by the Reserve Bank of India in 2020, following the retirement of Aditya Puri. Puri had held this position for 26 years.[2] As of 2023, Jagdishan was the highest-paid bank chief executive in India.[3]

Early Life and Education

Sashidhar spent his early years in Matunga, Mumbai. He attended Don Bosco High School for his secondary education. Jagdishan holds a Bachelor's degree in Science with a specialization in Physics from Mumbai University. Additionally, he is also a Chartered Accountant. He received his Master's degree in Economics of Money, Banking, and Finance from the University of Sheffield.[4][5]

Career

Jagdishan worked for three years at Deutsche Bank, AG in Mumbai.[6]

After that, he joined HDFC Bank in 1996, and has worked there for the last 26 years. He was appointed the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of HDFC Bank in 2008.[2] In 2020, he then was appointed the Managing Director and CEO of HDFC Bank.

References

  1. ^ Ray, Anulekha (17 October 2020). "Meet Sashidhar Jagdishan, new CEO of HDFC Bank who will take charge this month". Livemint. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
  2. ^ a b Singh, Ritu (4 August 2020). "RBI approves appointment of Sashidhar Jagdishan as HDFC Bank MD and CEO wef Oct 27". CNBC TV18. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
  3. ^ "With Rs 10.55 crore pay, HDFC Bank's Sashidhar Jagdishan is highest paid bank CEO in FY23". Livemint. 17 March 2023. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
  4. ^ "Meet Sashidhar Jagdishan, the CEO of HDFC Bank who met Tim Cook and is about to launch Apple card in India, know about his journey & net worth". Financial Express. 25 July 2023. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
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  6. ^ "Sashidhar Jagdishan takes over the reins of HDFC bank from the legendary Aditya Puri". Economic Times. 4 August 2020. Retrieved 22 August 2023.