Muthoot Finance Appoints Thomas Kokkoth as Chief Risk Officer
The appointment of a Chief Risk Officer is a key governance and compliance requirement for NBFCs, strengthening the company's internal controls and risk oversight, which is of medium importance for long-term stability.
The appointment of a highly experienced individual like Mr. Thomas Kokkoth, with over 43 years in banking and prior experience as Internal Ombudsman, enhances the company's risk management capabilities and regulatory compliance.
Muthoot Finance Limited's Board of Directors, in a meeting held on July 28, 2025, approved the appointment of Mr. Thomas Kokkoth as the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) of the company. * The appointment is for a period of three years, effective from August 06, 2025. * This decision aligns with the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) notification for NBFCs regarding the appointment of CROs, issued on May 16, 2019. * Mr. Kokkoth brings extensive professional experience, including serving as the Internal Ombudsman for Muthoot Finance Ltd for three years since May 2022. * He also has over 43 years of banking career with Federal Bank Ltd, from January 1978 to November 2021, where he held senior management roles such as Deputy General Manager (DGM), Assistant General Manager (AGM), and Chief Manager. * His experience at Federal Bank includes heading the Compliance Risk Assurance Department and authoring the bank's Recovery Policy in 1999.
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