Jana Small Finance Bank Appoints Mrs. Malini B Mallikarjun as Independent Director
Jana Small Finance Bank appointed Mrs. Malini B Mallikarjun as an Additional Independent Director. She has over 30 years of experience in tax advisory and philanthropic leadership. Her appointment is effective March 20, 2026, for a five-year term.
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Jana Small Finance Bank Limited has announced the appointment of Mrs. Malini B Mallikarjun as an Additional Director of the Bank, with the role designated as an Independent Director. This appointment is effective from March 20, 2026, and is for a term of five years.
Mrs. Malini B Mallikarjun brings over 30 years of extensive experience as a tax advisor, in-house tax counsel, and a leader in a large philanthropic foundation. She currently leads BhuSampada at the National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS), focusing on land governance and climate mitigation. Her career highlights include navigating complex regulatory environments, stakeholder engagement, and leading transformations. Previously, she was a Partner at BMR Advisors and Director at Ernst & Young, specializing in indirect taxes and foreign trade. She also played a key role in co-founding the Systems Change Program at Piramal Foundation, working with state governments on public education and health systems.
An alumna of the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Mrs. Malini B Mallikarjun is expected to contribute a multidisciplinary perspective to the Board, combining legal expertise, understanding of ESG frameworks, and stakeholder engagement skills for strategic decision-making. The bank has confirmed that she is not related to any existing Directors of the Bank and is not debarred from holding such office by any regulatory authority.
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