Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, July 2025 — Neeraj Gambhir has been appointed as Executive Director at Axis Bank for a term of three years, effective August 4, 2025, or from the date of approval by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), whichever is later. The Board of Directors approved his appointment based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
Currently serving as Group Executive – Treasury, Markets and Wholesale Banking Products at Axis Bank, Neeraj brings with him over 30 years of leadership experience in the financial services industry. Since joining Axis Bank in 2019, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the bank’s treasury and market strategies. Under his leadership, the bank has made significant strides in product innovation, risk management, and strengthening its wholesale banking operations.
Prior to joining Axis Bank, Neeraj spent a decade at Nomura as Managing Director & Head of Fixed Income, India, and earlier served as Managing Director at Lehman Brothers. He began his career at ICICI Bank, where he spent nearly a decade and rose to the level of Senior General Manager, gaining extensive experience in corporate finance, treasury, and capital markets.
He also serves on several key boards including Axis Asset Management, Axis Pension Fund Management (as Chairman), and as Vice Chairman of FIMMDA. In addition, he is a member of SEBI’s Corporate Debt Market Development Fund Governing Board, making him a significant voice in the broader financial ecosystem.
About Axis Bank
Axis Bank is India’s third-largest private sector bank, offering a full spectrum of financial services across large corporates, MSMEs, agriculture, and retail. The bank operates through 5000+ domestic branches, 15,000+ ATMs, and has an international footprint with offices in Singapore, Dubai, GIFT City, and a subsidiary in London, UK. Founded in 1994, the bank has consistently demonstrated strong financial performance and a commitment to innovation, digital banking, and inclusive growth.
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