Ananth Narayan Age, Wiki and Bio

Ananth Narayan

Quick Info

ProfessionGovernment Official
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth18/05/1969
Age56 years
BirthplaceKolkata, West Bengal, India

Bio/Wiki

Full NameAnanth Narayan Gopalakrishnan
ReligionHinduism
HometownMumbai, Maharashtra
Zodiac SignTaurus

Physical Stats & More

Height173 cm
Eye ColorLight Brown
Hair ColorSalt and Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolKendriya Vidyalaya, West Bengal
College/University
  • Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
  • Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow
Degrees
  • Bachelor in Technology in Electrical Engineering (1987-1991)
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (1991-1993)

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried

Family

FatherGopala Krishnan

Career

OverviewAnanth Narayan has had a prominent career in finance and academia. He began his professional journey in banking with Citibank in 1993 and worked there until 2005. Following this, he took on leadership positions at Deutsche Bank and Standard Chartered Bank, ultimately becoming the Regional Head of Financial Markets. With over two decades of experience in finance, he transitioned to education as an Associate Professor at SP Jain Institute of Management and Research, impacting the financial literacy landscape.
Significant Roles
  • Joined Mirae Asset Financial Group as an additional director in 2018
  • Served on the board of YES Bank as an RBI-nominated additional director in 2020
  • Took charge as a Whole-Time Member of SEBI on 10 October 2022, overseeing key regulatory functions
Notable Achievements
  • Banned Jane Street from Indian markets due to illegal trading practices
  • Advocated for investor education and risk awareness in public forums

Some Lesser Known Facts

Born in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Awarded the Director’s Gold Medal during his post-graduation at IIM, Lucknow for exceptional performance.
Has served on various advisory committees established by SEBI and the Reserve Bank of India.
Enjoys playing poker, especially Texas Hold'em, with friends.
Famous for his whiteboard reminder in his office: 'First, do no harm.'