Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, November 2025 — Axis Bank, India’s third-largest private sector bank, has announced the appointment of Anand Viswanathan as its Chief Risk Officer (CRO).
With over two decades of extensive experience across risk management, structured finance, and financial markets, Anand brings deep expertise in governance, regulatory engagement, and enterprise risk transformation. His appointment underscores Axis Bank’s continued commitment to maintaining strong risk frameworks and building resilience across its diversified business portfolio.
Anand has been with Axis Bank for more than 11 years, serving in multiple leadership roles that include Head of Market & Liquidity Risk, Enterprise Risk, Corporate Credit Risk, and Model Risk. He has been pivotal in shaping the bank’s risk strategy, ICAAP and stress-testing frameworks, risk appetite setting, and governance culture, while driving enterprise-wide risk transformation initiatives.
Before joining Axis Bank, Anand held senior positions at Deutsche Bank, YES BANK, and ICICI Bank, where he led teams across foreign exchange structuring, corporate credit analytics, and structured lending. Earlier in his career, he worked with the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Citi India, and Aneja Associates, gaining broad exposure across consulting, financial markets, and audit functions.
In his new role as Chief Risk Officer, Anand will oversee risk governance, portfolio resilience, and strategic risk integration across the bank’s domestic and international operations. His leadership is expected to further strengthen Axis Bank’s ability to manage emerging risks, support regulatory alignment, and drive long-term business stability in an evolving financial environment.
About Axis Bank
Axis Bank is the third-largest private sector bank in India, offering a comprehensive range of financial services across corporate, MSME, agriculture, and retail segments. With a network of over 5,000 branches and 15,000+ ATMs & cash recyclers, Axis Bank maintains a significant domestic presence complemented by international offices in Singapore, Dubai, GIFT City, and London. Established in 1994, the bank has consistently delivered strong financial performance and innovation-driven growth, with a balance sheet of ₹13.17 lakh crores as of March 31, 2023.
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