MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, May 2026 — SMFG India Credit, a wholly owned subsidiary of SMBC Group, has appointed Hiroyuki Mesaki as Executive Director and Deputy Chief Executive Officer, further strengthening its leadership team as the organization continues to expand its presence across India’s rapidly growing financial services sector.
Based in Mumbai, Mesaki will work closely with clients, regulators, business partners, and colleagues to support the sustainable growth of the franchise while contributing to India’s economic development. His appointment reflects SMFG India Credit’s commitment to combining global expertise with local market knowledge as it accelerates its growth ambitions across retail, SME, and rural lending segments.
Mesaki brings more than three decades of international banking and financial services experience with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC). Most recently, he has been serving as Country Head and General Manager of SMBC’s Mumbai Branch, where he has been responsible for strengthening the bank’s presence in one of the world’s most important growth markets while deepening relationships with corporate clients, regulators, and strategic stakeholders.
Prior to leading SMBC’s India operations, he served as Managing Director in New York, overseeing key strategic and business initiatives across the North American market. Earlier, he held senior leadership positions in Tokyo as Joint General Manager and Group Head, contributing to the bank’s corporate banking, risk management, and business development activities.
His earlier international assignments included leadership roles in India, Hong Kong, Osaka, and Tokyo. As Group Head in New Delhi, Mesaki played a key role in supporting SMBC’s business expansion in India, giving him valuable insight into the country’s financial ecosystem and growth opportunities. Across his career, he has developed extensive expertise in banking, corporate finance, credit management, international business operations, strategic leadership, and stakeholder engagement.
With experience spanning Japan, India, Hong Kong, and the United States, Mesaki brings a unique global perspective and deep understanding of financial markets to his new leadership role. His appointment is expected to further strengthen SMFG India Credit’s ability to serve customers, expand market reach, and support the evolving financing needs of businesses and individuals across India.
About SMFG India Credit
SMFG India Credit Co. Ltd. is one of India’s leading non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), serving more than 3.6 million customers through a network of over 843 branches across the country. Supported by a workforce of more than 21,000 employees, the company provides a broad range of financial solutions including SME financing, personal loans, commercial vehicle loans, two-wheeler loans, loans against property, home improvement loans, rural livelihood financing, rural housing finance, and funding for micro-enterprises. Through its extensive reach across more than 600 towns and 70,000 villages, the company continues to play a significant role in advancing financial inclusion and economic growth in India.
About SMBC Group
SMBC Group is one of Japan’s largest financial services groups and a leading global banking organization. Headquartered in Tokyo, the group has a history spanning more than 400 years and offers a comprehensive range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, consumer finance, and credit card services. With over 120,000 employees and operations across nearly 40 countries, SMBC Group serves clients worldwide through an extensive global network and remains committed to supporting sustainable economic growth through responsible financial services.
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