Rajiv Anand (Indian Chief Executive Officer) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Chief Executive Officer
Nationality	Indian
Birthplace	Mumbai, Maharashtra
Date of Birth	01/01/1966
Age	60 years

Latest News about Rajiv Anand

25/08/2025

Rajiv Anand was appointed as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of IndusInd Bank for a three-year term, effective 25 August 2025. The veteran banker, who previously served as Deputy Managing Director at Axis Bank, brings 35 years of experience in financial services across asset management, retail banking, and wholesale banking segments.

04/08/2025

IndusInd Bank officially announced the appointment of Rajiv Anand as its new Chief Executive Officer on 4 August 2025, with the tenure commencing on 25 August 2025. The bank's board approved his appointment to lead the institution through a period of strategic transformation and performance enhancement following a challenging operational phase.

03/08/2025

Rajiv Anand retired from Axis Bank on 3 August 2025, ceasing his role as Deputy Managing Director and Whole-time Director after a long tenure. The bank formally notified regulators of his retirement, marking the end of his service at Axis Bank before he moved to IndusInd Bank.

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Physical Stats & More

Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Salt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

Qualifications	B.Com. from St. Joseph's College of Commerce, Bangalore (1984-1987) ACA (Accounting and Finance) from Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (1987-1990)

Personal Life

Marital Status	Married
Religion	Hinduism

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married

Career

Highlights	Started as a local currency trader at HSBC in Mumbai in 1990, working until 1994. Served as Manager for Balance Sheet Management at ANZ Grindlays Bank from 1997 to 1999. Worked as Head of Investments at Infrastructure Development Finance Company briefly in 2008. Worked at IDFC Asset Management Company Pvt. Ltd. from May 2008 to January 2009 as Head of Investments. Served as Head of Investments at Standard Chartered Bank from July 2001 until May 2008, leading a high-performing investment team. Managed Axis Asset Management as MD and CEO from January 2009 to May 2013. Worked as President of Retail Banking at Axis Bank for a month in May 2013. Served as a Group Executive and Head of Retail Banking at Axis Bank from July 2014 to May 2016. Became Executive Director of Retail Banking at Axis Bank in May 2016 and held the position until December 2018. Appointed Deputy Managing Director at Axis Bank in October 2021, overseeing multiple departments. Spearheaded the digital program Axis 2.0, enhancing customer experiences through technological advancements. Improved Axis Bank's operational capabilities in both retail and corporate banking sectors. Joined IndusInd Bank as CEO and Managing Director in August 2025, tasked with enhancing the bank's performance after a challenging period. Appointed Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of IndusInd Bank on 25 August 2025 for a three-year term, bringing 35 years of financial services experience to lead the bank's growth and governance.

Highlights

Started as a local currency trader at HSBC in Mumbai in 1990, working until 1994.
Served as Manager for Balance Sheet Management at ANZ Grindlays Bank from 1997 to 1999.
Worked as Head of Investments at Infrastructure Development Finance Company briefly in 2008.
Worked at IDFC Asset Management Company Pvt. Ltd. from May 2008 to January 2009 as Head of Investments.
Served as Head of Investments at Standard Chartered Bank from July 2001 until May 2008, leading a high-performing investment team.
Managed Axis Asset Management as MD and CEO from January 2009 to May 2013.
Worked as President of Retail Banking at Axis Bank for a month in May 2013.
Served as a Group Executive and Head of Retail Banking at Axis Bank from July 2014 to May 2016.
Became Executive Director of Retail Banking at Axis Bank in May 2016 and held the position until December 2018.
Appointed Deputy Managing Director at Axis Bank in October 2021, overseeing multiple departments.
Spearheaded the digital program Axis 2.0, enhancing customer experiences through technological advancements.
Improved Axis Bank's operational capabilities in both retail and corporate banking sectors.
Joined IndusInd Bank as CEO and Managing Director in August 2025, tasked with enhancing the bank's performance after a challenging period.
Appointed Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of IndusInd Bank on 25 August 2025 for a three-year term, bringing 35 years of financial services experience to lead the bank's growth and governance.

Social Media

LinkedIn	https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajiv-anand-2730946

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Rajiv Anand has a deep understanding of capital markets and has been pivotal in scaling both retail and corporate sectors of banking.
2. He is proficient in Hindi, English, and Bengali.
3. An avid sports enthusiast, he enjoys playing golf and cricket during his leisure time.
4. Rajiv is also recognized for his expertise in launching and nurturing new business ventures from the ground up.
5. He has been known to enjoy alcoholic beverages socially.
6. He brings a 35-year track record in the financial services sector across asset management, retail banking, and wholesale banking segments.

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