SBI Cards Appoints Saurav Ghosh as COO, Ashutosh Sharma Departs June 20
SBI Cards appointed Mr. Saurav Ghosh as Chief Operating Officer for two years from June 21, 2026. Current COO Mr. Ashutosh Kumar Sharma will demit office on June 20, 2026. Mr. Ghosh has over 24 years of banking experience.
A change in the Chief Operating Officer position can have a medium-term impact on the company's operations and strategic direction, as the new COO will bring their own approach and experience.
The announcement concerns a change in senior management, which is a routine corporate event. While a new COO is appointed, the departure of the previous COO marks the end of a term, making the overall sentiment neutral.
SBI Cards and Payment Services Limited announced a significant change in its senior management following a Board of Directors meeting held on May 30, 2026. The board approved the appointment of Mr. Saurav Ghosh as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the company.
Mr. Ghosh's appointment is effective from June 21, 2026, and he will serve in this role for a period of two years. His selection was based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. Mr. Ghosh brings over 24 years of extensive experience in banking operations, HR, credit management, regulatory compliance, and digital transformation, gained from both domestic and international banking sectors. His profile highlights strong expertise in managing large-scale strategic and operational assignments, focusing on organizational effectiveness, stakeholder service, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance.
Concurrently, Mr. Ashutosh Kumar Sharma, the current Chief Operating Officer, will demit office upon the completion of his term at the close of business hours on June 20, 2026. The Board meeting commenced at 4:00 p.m. and concluded at 5:52 p.m. This information has been uploaded to the company's website and submitted to the stock exchanges.
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SBI Cards and Payment Services Limited filed this with the NSE as a statutory disclosure, categorised under key management changes. It is a primary document, not a recommendation, and the desk marks it medium impact: worth reading, rarely worth acting on by itself.
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