SBFC Finance: Aseem Dhru steps down as MD & CEO, Mahesh Dayani to take over
SBFC Finance announced leadership changes effective April 1, 2026. Aseem Dhru will step down as MD & CEO and become Vice-Chairman. Mahesh Dayani will take over as MD & CEO for a five-year term. Sai Prashant Menon resigned as Chief Collections Officer, effective January 31, 2026.
The change in Managing Director & CEO is a significant event for the company's strategic direction and operational management, potentially impacting its future performance and market perception.
The announcement details leadership changes, including a CEO transition and a resignation. While the company expresses appreciation for departing members, the changes themselves are procedural and do not inherently indicate positive or negative performance.
SBFC Finance Limited announced significant leadership changes following its Board Meeting held on January 24, 2026. Mr. Aseem Dhru will cease to be the Managing Director & CEO effective March 31, 2026, having resigned from the position. He will be re-designated as Non-Executive Non-Independent Director and Vice-Chairman, effective April 1, 2026, subject to necessary approvals.
The Board has approved the appointment of Mr. Mahesh Dayani, currently Executive Director, as the new Managing Director & CEO for a five-year term, from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031. This appointment is subject to shareholder approval, which will be sought through a postal ballot.
The company has set January 30, 2026, as the cut-off date for determining the list of members eligible to receive the postal ballot notice and for voting rights. Additionally, Mr. Sai Prashant Menon, Chief Collections Officer, has resigned from his position, with his last working day being January 31, 2026.
The Board expressed its appreciation for the contributions of both Mr. Dhru and Mr. Menon. The Board Meeting commenced at 1:30 PM IST and concluded at 3:15 PM IST.
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