TLDR: Equitas Small Finance Bank has appointed Mr. Manish Agrawal as President – Finance, bringing his 27 years of banking and finance expertise to bolster the bank’s financial strategy and digital transformation.
Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited (ESFBL), one of the largest Small Finance Banks in India, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Manish Agrawal as President – Finance. Mr. Agrawal is a Chartered Accountant with over 27 years of post-qualification experience, including two decades in the banking sector. He brings deep expertise in finance function including IT initiatives.
Mr. Agrawal will focus on strengthening the Bank’s financial stewardship, enhancing the financial strategy, governance and reporting. His expertise will be pivotal in supporting the Bank’s long-term growth and digital transformation agenda.
Commenting on the appointment, Mr. Vasudevan P N, MD & CEO of Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited, said, “We are delighted to welcome Mr. Manish Agrawal to our leadership team. His extensive experience in finance, strategic planning, and regulatory compliance will be a valuable asset as we continue to build a robust, technology-driven and customer-centric banking operation. His deep understanding of the banking ecosystem and proven leadership in driving financial transformations align perfectly with the vision and mission of Equitas Small Finance Bank.”
Mr. Manish Agrawal’s expertise includes proficiency in Financial Reporting, Financial controls, Management Reporting, Regulatory Reporting, Budgeting, IT initiatives, etc., both at Standalone and Group Consolidated level. Prior to joining Equitas, he was associated with Kotak Mahindra Bank as the Head of Bank Finance Function (Bank & Consolidated group). He had also worked earlier with ING Vysya Bank and PwC. His strategic acumen, analytical depth, and people-first approach, has successfully led teams through finance transformation across complex banking environments.
Mr. Agrawal’s appointment reflects Equitas Small Finance Bank’s commitment to strengthening its digital, financial and operational excellence while maintaining its commitment to customer-centric financial services. The bank looks forward to leveraging his expertise to accelerate its growth trajectory and its position as a trusted and progressive financial institution.
