(Chairman, SBI)
Managing Director- Global Banking and Subsidiaries, SBI
(DMD (HR) & CDO, SBI)
Shri Alok Kumar Choudhury has varied experience in many areas of Banking such as operations, credit and human resources and has served in various geographical locations spread across different circles. He is also the youngest DMD on the board of State Bank of India Group. Shri Alok Kumar Choudhury joined as a probationary officer back in 1987. He has a dynamic personality and under his leadership as CGM, Delhi Circle registered excellent growth against all odds in Banking Sector. Shri Choudhary is also the Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) of the Bank. The subject of Sustainability is quite close to Shri Choudhary’s heart and he very keenly follows the varied sustainable interventions. Being the CSO of the largest Public Sector Bank in India, he is keen to drive further the sustainability initiatives in the Bank.
Managing Director
Mrs Manjula Kalyanasundaram joined SBI Foundation as Managing Director in June 2020.
Before being appointed as MD of SBI Foundation, She was EVP, Chief of HR & Management Services at SBI Life.
With a Master’s degree in Economics, and also a Certified Associate of the Indian Institute of Bankers, she brings over three decades of experience in the banking sector. She has taken up important assignments in the Bank as a Regional Manager in Kolkata, Assistant General Manager, Human Resources of Kolkata Circle, Deputy General Manager- Personal Banking of Patna Circle. She was also the Vice President of Personal Banking & Admin in Hong Kong.
Manjula is a people's person. She likes to interact with people, to foster their motivation, goals and aspirations on the personal and professional fronts. During her various engagements, she has championed multiple strategic businesses and HR initiatives. She has led and mentored teams to implement, devise and achieve organizational goals and business objectives. As key management personnel of the company, she oversees the overall welfare of the organization and its employees.
She likes listening to classical music and travelling, especially to explore places of historical significance.
(Independent Director)
(Independent Director)
(Managing Director & CEO, SBI Mutual Fund)
Shri Ashwani Bhatia is Deputy Managing Director of the State Bank of India (SBI) and is on deputation to SBI Funds Management Private Limited. He started his career as a probationary officer in 1985 and has been with the SBI since then. He has rich experience in various facets of commercial banking such as forex and treasury, retail credit and liability and corporate credit. He has prior experience of being the President and Chief Operating Officer at SBI Capital Market Limited and Chief General Manager (SME) at SBI. A visionary leader, Shri Ashwani Bhatia is responsible for overseeing the future growth of SBI Mutual fund.