SBI Card Appoints Amit Batra as EVP & Chief Strategy Officer
SBI Cards and Payment Services Limited announced the appointment of Mr. Amit Batra as EVP & Chief Strategy Officer, effective July 01, 2026. Mr. Batra has nearly 30 years of experience in leadership roles. Previously, he was COO at TransUnion CIBIL India.
The appointment of a Chief Strategy Officer can have a medium-term impact on the company's strategic direction and future growth, but it is not an immediate, significant financial event.
The appointment of a new senior management executive is a routine corporate event and does not inherently carry a positive or negative financial implication on its own.
SBI Cards and Payment Services Limited announced a significant change in its senior management. The Board of Directors, following a recommendation from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, has approved the appointment of Mr. Amit Batra as the new EVP & Chief Strategy Officer.
Mr. Batra's appointment is effective from July 01, 2026. He brings with him approximately thirty years of extensive experience in various leadership roles, including strategy, operations, sales, ESG, and business transformation.
Prior to joining SBI Card, Mr. Batra served as the Chief Operating Officer at TransUnion CIBIL India, where he was instrumental in leading enterprise transformation initiatives focused on sustainable growth, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience. His career also includes significant tenures at organizations such as GE Capital, Star TV, EQUUS Advertising, Modi Telstra, and the Taj Group of Hotels.
Mr. Batra is an alumnus of INSEAD, holds a Master Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma, and is a graduate of the Institute of Hotel Management, Kolkata. A brief profile of Mr. Batra is attached as an annexure to the disclosure and has also been uploaded on the company's website.
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