Equitas Small Finance Bank (ESFBL) announced the appointment of Manish Agrawal as President – Finance.
Manish Agrawal’s expertise includes proficiency in Financial Reporting, Financial controls, Management Reporting, Regulatory Reporting, Budgeting, IT initiatives, etc., both at the Standalone and Group Consolidated level.
Agrawal is a Chartered Accountant with over 27 years of post-qualification experience, including two decades in the banking sector. He brings deep expertise in the finance function including IT initiatives.
Prior to joining Equitas, he was associated with Kotak Mahindra Bank as the Head of Bank Finance Function (Bank & Consolidated group). He had also worked earlier with ING Vysya Bank and PwC. His strategic acumen, analytical depth, and people-first approach have successfully led teams through finance transformation across complex banking environments.
In his new role, Agrawal will focus on strengthening the Bank’s financial stewardship, enhancing the financial strategy, governance and reporting. His expertise will be pivotal in supporting the Bank’s long-term growth and digital transformation agenda.
Vasudevan P N, MD & CEO of Equitas Small Finance Bank, said, “We are delighted to welcome Mr. Manish Agrawal to our leadership team. His extensive experience in finance, strategic planning, and regulatory compliance will be a valuable asset as we continue to build a robust, technology-driven and customer-centric banking operation. His deep understanding of the banking ecosystem and proven leadership in driving financial transformations align perfectly with the vision and mission of Equitas Small Finance Bank.”
