SBFC Finance: MD & CEO Aseem Dhru Resigns, Mahesh Dayani Appointed New MD & CEO
SBFC Finance's Board approved the resignation of MD & CEO Aseem Dhru, effective March 31, 2026. He will become Vice-Chairman from April 1, 2026. Mahesh Dayani will take over as MD & CEO for a five-year term from April 1, 2026. Chief Collections Officer Sai Prashant Menon also resigned, with his last day being January 31, 2026.
The change in Managing Director & CEO is a significant event for a company's strategic direction and operational leadership, warranting a medium impact.
The announcement details leadership changes, including a CEO transition and a resignation. While the transition is planned, it represents a change in top management, which can be viewed neutrally as it is a standard corporate event.
SBFC Finance Limited announced significant leadership changes following a Board Meeting held on January 24, 2026.
Mr. Aseem Dhru will cease to be the Managing Director & CEO of the Company effective from the close of business hours on March 31, 2026. He has resigned from his position, and the Board has approved his re-designation as a Non-Executive Non-Independent Director, designated as Vice-Chairman, effective April 1, 2026, subject to necessary approvals.
Concurrently, Mr. Mahesh Dayani, currently an Executive Director, has been re-designated as the Managing Director & CEO for a term of five years, from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031. This appointment is subject to shareholder approval, which will be sought via a postal ballot. The cut-off date for determining eligible members for the postal ballot notice is January 30, 2026.
In a separate development, Mr. Sai Prashant Menon, Chief Collections Officer, has resigned from his position to pursue new professional opportunities. His last working day will be January 31, 2026.
The Board expressed its appreciation for the contributions of both Mr. Dhru and Mr. Menon.
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