R Subramaniakumar, new MD & CEO of RBL Bank
RBL Bank has appointed R Subramaniakumar as its Managing Director and CEO for a period of three years with effect from June 23. After Subramaniakumar’s appointment, the former interim MD and CEO of RBL Bank Rajeev Ahuja will work as the Executive Director of the bank.
Ahuja was appointed as the interim MD and CEO after Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) and shareholders’ approval, from December 25, 2021 to June 24, 2022, or till the appointment of a regular MD and CEO, whichever was earlier, as per the exchange filing.
The filing further stated that Vishwavir Ahuja’s term as the Managing Director and CEO ended on June 23. It also reads, “The board placed on record its deep appreciation for his stellar contribution to the manifold growth of the RBL Bank during his tenure.”
In early June, the central bank had given its approval to RBL to appoint Subramaniakumar as the bank’s new MD and CEO.
R Subramaniakumar has over four decades of experience across banking verticals and has held board level positions for around five years including on the Board of Overseas JV Bank. His banking career began in 1980 with public lender Punjab National Bank (PNB) and has worked in positions like front desk, General Manager.
