SBI Card, a pure-play credit card issuer, announced that Salila Pande has taken charge as the company’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective 01 April 2025.
Ms. Pande is a seasoned banker with a successful career spanning almost three decades at the State Bank of India (SBI). She has held several key leadership positions both in India and abroad.
Prior to taking charge of SBI Card, Pande was the Chief General Manager, Mumbai Metro Circle where she spearheaded the retail business of the Bank’s key financial market.
Over the years, Pande has managed critical assignments for SBI across its domestic and international operations. She brings with her deep expertise in international banking, retail banking, risk management, trade finance, and a broad understanding of financial services.
Her global experience includes two key international assignments for the Bank – first, leading the Risk Management function in Singapore and later, as the President and CEO of SBI California. She has also held many other important assignments, including in the Risk Management Department of SBl’s International Banking Group, and as the Zonal Head of SBl’s domestic operations, in Delhi.
A Gold Medalist in M.Sc. (Physics), she has earned financial accreditations, including, FRM and is a Certified Associate of Indian Institute of Bankers (CAIIB). She has also served on the board of SBI California as an Executive Director.
Challa Sreenivasulu Setty, Chairman, State Bank of India, said, “I am happy to welcome Ms. Salila Pande as the MD & CEO of SBI Card and I am sure that under her leadership, SBI Card will continue to innovate, expand and create value for all stakeholders. I wish her all the best.”
Salila Pande, MD & CEO, SBI Card, said, “I am honoured to take on the role and lead SBI Card at this transformative juncture. These are exciting times for India’s financial sector, as a robust digital foundation and evolving demographics drive greater adoption of digital payments. With a rich legacy of innovation and customer-centric solutions, SBI Card is uniquely positioned to capitalize these opportunities in the Indian credit card market. I look forward to steering SBI Card’s efforts to enhance customer experience, fuelling growth and strengthening its position.”
