CDSL Appoints Smt. Geetha Gangadharan as Non-Independent Director with SEBI Approval
CDSL has appointed Smt. Geetha Gangadharan as a Non-Independent Director on its Governing Board, effective August 27, 2026, with SEBI's approval. She brings over 30 years of experience in securities regulation and banking supervision. She is not related to any existing directors.
The appointment of a Non-Independent Director is a significant corporate governance event that can influence strategic decisions and oversight, thus having a medium impact.
The appointment of an experienced individual to the board is generally viewed positively for the company's governance and strategic direction.
Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) has announced the appointment of Smt. Geetha Gangadharan as a Non-Independent Director (NID) on its Governing Board. This appointment has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), as communicated via a letter received on August 27, 2026.
Smt. Geetha Gangadharan's tenure as NID is effective from August 27, 2026. She brings over three decades of extensive experience in securities regulation, banking supervision, enforcement, litigation, and policy advocacy. Her prior roles include significant leadership positions at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), SEBI, and the Central Bank of the UAE. At SEBI, she served for 15 years, last as Chief General Manager and Head of Enforcement, overseeing critical functions such as enforcement, litigation, quasi-judicial proceedings, and settlements. She has been instrumental in regulatory oversight for intermediaries, listed entities, and Market Infrastructure Institutions.
Her qualifications include an LLM in Taxation from the University of Calicut (First Rank), and a BA (Law) and LLB from Government Law College, University of Calicut (First Rank). She has also completed international regulatory programs at Harvard Law School and the International Institute of Law (IIL), Washington DC, USA. Notably, Smt. Geetha Gangadharan was recently appointed as Chief Regulatory Officer (Key Management Personnel) at BSE Limited effective June 05, 2026. She is not related to any of the current Directors on CDSL's Governing Board and has affirmed that she is not debarred from holding the office of Director by any SEBI order or other authority.
This disclosure is made in accordance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Regulations.
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