SMFG India Credit has announced the appointment of Ravi Narayanan as its new Chief Executive Officer, signalling a significant leadership transition for the company. This move comes shortly after Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group’s complete acquisition of the non-banking finance company.
A veteran banker with over 25 years of experience, Narayanan has held senior leadership positions across leading financial institutions. Most recently, he served as Group Executive – Branch Banking, Retail Liabilities, Sales, Premium Banking, Virtual Relationship, and Third-Party Products at AxisBank. During his tenure, he also served as a Nominee Director on the Boards of Axis Direct and AxisMutualFund.
Narayanan’s career highlights include a distinguished 19-year stint at HDFCBank as Group Head – Branch Banking & Retail Trade FX, and earlier roles at Bank of America.
Assuming charge at a crucial juncture, Narayanan will lead SMFG India Credit’s strategic focus on asset quality, profitability, and sustainable growth. His proven expertise in scaling retail banking operations and building customer-centric strategies is expected to strengthen the company’s operational framework and enhance stakeholder value.
With his appointment, SMFG India Credit is poised to accelerate its growth journey under a renewed leadership vision.
