HDFC Bank appointed former Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India, Rajiv Kumar, as its Part-Time Non-Executive Chairman for three years. This appointment brings high-profile governance expertise to India's largest private sector bank. Rajiv Kumar served as CEC of India from May 2022 to February 2026, overseeing major elections including the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. HDFC Bank (merged with HDFC Ltd in July 2023) is India's largest private bank by assets.
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HDFC Bank Appoints Former Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar as Part-Time Non-Executive Chairman for 3 Years
Key Points
- HDFC Bank appointed former Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India, Rajiv Kumar, as its Part-Time Non-Executive Chairman for three years
- This appointment brings high-profile governance expertise to India's largest private sector bank
- Rajiv Kumar served as CEC of India from May 2022 to February 2026, overseeing major elections including the 2024 Lok Sabha elections
- HDFC Bank (merged with HDFC Ltd in July 2023) is India's largest private bank by assets
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• HDFC Bank: Rajiv Kumar (Former CEC) appointed Part-Time Non-Executive Chairman for 3 years • Rajiv Kumar: CEC of India (May 2022 – Feb 2026); oversaw 2024 Lok Sabha elections • HDFC Bank: India's largest private sector bank; HQ Mumbai; MD & CEO: Sashidhar Jagdishan • HDFC Bank + HDFC Ltd merger completed: July 1, 2023
