CA Ashok Vaswani appointed as new MD & CEO of Kotak Mahindra Bank



Quick Summary
Kotak Mahindra Bank has announced Ashok Vaswani as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, following the departure of founder Uday Kotak. The Reserve Bank of India has approved Vaswani's appointment for a three-year term, which is subject to shareholder approval. Vaswani brings over three decades of international banking experience, having previously held senior roles at Citigroup and Barclays UK, and currently leads Pagaya Technologies. Uday Kotak expressed confidence in Vaswani, calling him a 'world-class leader and banker'.

Kotak Mahindra Bank made a significant announcement regarding the appointment of its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD CEO) following the resignation of the banks veteran founder, Uday Kotak, who had been associated with the institution for 21 years. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the appointment of Ashok Vaswani as the banks next MD CEO. Vaswanis appointment is for a three-year term, commencing no later than January 1, 2024, as stated in a regulatory filing b
Daily Limit Reached

You have reached your daily limit of 2 Free News

Subscribe to CCI PRO for unlimited access

Why Upgrade to CCI PRO?
  • No Ads
  • WhatsApp Community
  • Daily E-Newsletter
  • Unlimited News Access
  • Profile Visitors
  • Link Social Profiles
  • Featured Job Posts
  • Pro Badge
  • Expert GST Guidance
  • Unlimited Forum Replies
  • Download Content in PDF
1 Year PLAN - Rs.1999
1799
(Excl. of GST ₹323)

2 Years PLAN - Rs.3499
3149
(Excl. of GST ₹566)

BEST VALUE
3 Years PLAN - Rs.4999
4499
(Excl. of GST ₹809)

View all CCI PRO benefits

Already a PRO member? Login here for an ad-free experience. 07941056694

FAQ :

Ashok Vaswani has been appointed as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of Kotak Mahindra Bank.

Yes, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the appointment of Ashok Vaswani as the bank's next MD & CEO.

Ashok Vaswani's appointment is for a three-year term, commencing no later than January 1, 2024.

Ashok Vaswani has over three decades of experience, including roles at Citigroup, CEO of Barclays Bank UK, and CEO of Barclays' global consumer, private, corporate, and payments businesses.

Uday Kotak was the veteran founder, Managing Director, and Chief Executive Officer of Kotak Mahindra Bank for 21 years. He has transitioned to a non-executive director role.

Ashok Vaswani holds a Bachelor of Commerce, is a Chartered Accountant (CA) from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, a Company Secretary (CS) from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, and has completed executive education at Stanford University Graduate School of Business.




News posted by

Finance news reporter covering taxation, GST, income tax, business compliance, and economy updates. I simplify complex financial topics into easy-to-understand articles for professionals, taxpayers, and business owners on leading finance and tax platforms.

Comments :


More »

Popular News





CCI Pro



Company
24 October 2026
CA Industrial Trainee

Fytomax Nutrition Private Limited

Aurangabad

CA Inter

View Details
Company
15 October 2026
Senior Accountant

Continental Belting Pvt Ltd

Mumbai

B.Com

View Details
Company
12 November 2026
Tax Product Specialist

BharatX.ai

Gurgaon

B.Com

View Details
Company
31 October 2026
Accountants

sankaran and krishnan

New Delhi

B.Com

View Details
Company
Featured 07 November 2026
Paid Assisstant

DPV & Associates

Chennai

CA Inter

View Details
Company
Featured 07 November 2026
Chartered Accountant

DPV & Associates

Chennai

CA

View Details
Company
ARTICLESHIP 29 October 2026
Article Assistant (CA Inter / CMA Inter) - Thrissur

Varma Raja & Associates

Thrissur

CA Inter

View Details
Company
16 October 2026
CA article trainee

Zerdi & Co. Chartered Accountants

Pune

CA Inter

View Details