Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, September 2025 — Jairam Sridharan has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Piramal Finance, after serving as its Managing Director since 2021 and earlier as CEO of Piramal Consumer Finance. His leadership has been central to the company’s transformation and expansion in retail lending, particularly following the acquisition and integration of DHFL.
With a career spanning over two decades across global and Indian financial institutions, Jairam brings deep expertise in scaling consumer businesses, digital lending, and strategic growth across banking and insurance. His new role underscores Piramal Finance’s commitment to advancing its retail lending leadership and driving innovation in financial services.
At Axis Bank, Jairam played a pivotal role as Chief Financial Officer and President – Retail Lending & Payments, contributing significantly to building large-scale retail franchises. Prior to that, he spent seven years at Capital One in the US in senior leadership roles, honing his expertise in consumer lending. He began his career with ICICI Bank and Standard Chartered Bank, focusing on business intelligence and analytics.
Beyond his executive role, Jairam contributes to the financial services ecosystem as Chairman of the Board at Pramerica Life Insurance, Board Member at Fibe.India (formerly EarlySalary), and Advisory Board Member at the Plaksha Technology Leaders Program. These positions reflect his wide-ranging influence across banking, insurance, fintech, and education.
About Piramal Finance
Piramal Finance Limited (formerly known as Piramal Capital & Housing Finance Limited) is engaged in the financial services business, offering both wholesale and retail funding opportunities across real estate and non-real estate sectors. The company is committed to delivering innovative solutions, customer-centric services, and long-term value creation. With a focus on building trust and supporting India’s growing financial ecosystem, Piramal Finance continues to expand its footprint and capabilities across the country.
Read Also : When HR “Produces Nothing”: A Response to Jennifer Sey’s Anti-HR Vision
The Fine Balance: Navigating Work, Life, and Mental Wellbeing
Mind the Leadership Gap – From Learning to Real-World Impact
How the Adecco Group is empowering its employees for the future of work
