Over4.5 decades of experience in Accounting, Tax, Insurance and financial services.
Mr.A.Prabhakaran
Director
Over 35 years of extensive experience spanning the last 20 years in the Financial Services Sector and with a blended experience in Production.
Mr.Jayaraman Chandrasekaran
Director
Mr. jayaraman Chandrasekaran, a career banker, with an illustrious career spanning over three and a half decades at SBI.
Mr.Hariharan Mahalingam
Director
Seasoned finance, accounts, audit, taxation & legal professional with 30+ years of experience.
Ms.V.G.Aravindanayagi
Director
With 28 years of professional experience, he has a diverse background encompassing 16 years in Sales & Marketing and Business roles.
Mr.E.E.Paul Vaseekaran
Director
Retired as President and Group Chief Technology Officer of ‘Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited.
Mr.Saravanamuthu Muralidharan
Director
Over 3 decades of experience in Marketing, Sales, and Collections in the NBFC domain.
Mr.N.Rangachary
Chairman
Over four decades of profound expertise in the Insurance and Financial Services sector, Mr. N. Rangachary exemplifies a distinguished career trajectory.
Currently holds esteemed positions as Chairman at Salzer Electronics Ltd. in Coimbatore, Kaycee Industries Ltd. in Mumbai, and CDSL Insurance Repository Ltd., strategically leading these organizations towards sustained growth and success.
Mr. Rangachary's illustrious career includes notable leadership roles such as Chairman of Equitas Holdings Ltd., Oriental Green Products Ltd., and Directorship at Pegasus Asset Reconstruction Private Ltd.
Commenced journey with the Indian Revenue Services, culminating in appointment as Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes in 1995.
Subsequently assumed pivotal role of Chairman of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) in 1996, steering regulatory landscape towards enhanced governance and industry standards.
Internationally recognized Remarkable contributions earning him the distinguished title of "International Insurance Man of the Year" in 1999.
Commitment to excellence extends beyond leadership roles, evidenced by advisory services to the Finance Department of the Government of Andhra Pradesh from 2003 to 2008.
Status as honorary member of the Indian Institute of Actuaries underscores profound impact and influence within the industry.
Qualified as a Chartered Accountant, Fellow of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (FICWA), and Fellow of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (FCS), epitomizing professional excellence and expertise.
Mr.A.Prabhakaran
Director
Seasoned leader with over 35 years of comprehensive experience, including 20 years in the Financial Services Sector and proficiency in Manufacturing.
Held pivotal roles such as ED & CEO at Equitas Technologies Private Limited, driving organizational growth and operational efficiency.
Served as Executive Vice President – Operations & Customer Service at Equitas Small Finance Bank, overseeing critical operational functions and technology-driven service delivery.
Previously served as Vice President – Operations at Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Co Ltd, focusing on customer-centric initiatives and enhancing operational efficiency.
Possesses 15 years of experience in precision and medium auto component industries, specializing in production, process engineering, inspection activities, and quality assurance.
Active involvement in designing and formulating quality system procedures for ISO 9000 and QS 9000 standards.
Holds certifications as a Quality System Lead Auditor and registered Assessor under IRCA.
Completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Operations Research and holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical.
Mr.Jayaraman chandrasekaran
Director
Mr. Chandrasekaran, a seasoned banker, with an extensive career spanning over three and a half decades at SBI.
Retired as Chief General Manager in September 2011, culminating a distinguished tenure at SBI.
Served as SBI’s nominee director on the Board of SIDBI for six years, from June 2012 till June 2018, contributing to strategic decision-making.
Headed the SME lending unit from 2002 to 2007, establishing SBI as a pioneering force in SME financing and actively participated in various RBI technical committees focusing on money and bond markets, contributing valuable insights.
Played a crucial role in the RBI-appointed Chakravarty Committee on restructuring and rehabilitating distressed SME units, with recommendations endorsed and implemented by RBI.
Currently holds positions as an Independent Director in GrowXCD Finance Pvt Ltd., demonstrating ongoing commitment to the finance sector.
Additionally serves as a Nominee Director at SBI CAP Trustee Co Ltd.
Holds a B Tech in Chemical Engineering from IIT – Madras, underscoring a strong educational foundation complementing his banking expertise.
Ms. V.G.Aravindanayagi
Director
Seasoned finance, audit, tax and legal professional, celebrated author, and an esteemed Board member with over 30 years of comprehensive experience in the fields of finance, auditing, accounting, taxation, legal, M&A, compliance and consulting across varied industries and global landscapes.
Currently serving as the Chief Financial Officer for Xforia Technologies Private Limited, bringing forth her expertise and leadership in the financial matters.
Held the esteemed position of Member of the Board of Directors at India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO), Ministry of Commerce, New Delhi appointed by the President of India as the "Independent Director".
Formerly served as Senior Director - Finance at Cognizant Technologies India Private Limited, spearheading taxation management and ensuring efficient tax administration and effective compliance across India, APAC and the Middle East Regions.
Spent Two decades at Deloitte Haskins & Sells, leading the Business Tax team, cultivating pivotal client relationships across diverse industry segments.
A qualified Chartered Accountant and a member of the ICAI, as well as a law graduate and a fellow member of the India chapter of the Institute of Directors, highlighting her commitment to excellence and governance standards.
Distinguished speaker and author on direct tax law, actively contributing to the dissemination of knowledge in the domain.
Co-authored and authored renowned publications such as "Landmark Cases in Direct Tax laws", "Tax Planning - Issues, Ideas, Innovations” and the "Compendium of International Taxation", published by the Company Law Institute of India Pvt Ltd, Chennai and the Bharat Law Publications, Jaipur.
Mr.Hariharan Mahalingam
Director
Possesses over 3 and a half decades of extensive experience in overseeing a company’s technology infrastructure, IT operations, and formulating internal strategies to drive profitability.
Retired as President and Group Chief Technology Officer of 'Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited,' where instrumental in advancing the bank's technological capabilities.
Founding member of Equitas Group, played a crucial role in the successful launch of Equitas Small Finance Bank within an impressive timeframe of 12 months post RBI license acquisition.
Previously served as Head I.T at Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Limited, showcasing adept leadership in technology implementation.
Successfully led the execution of a large WAN for Cholamandalam Group, facilitating seamless connectivity across numerous branches nationwide and enhancing operational efficiency.
Played a pivotal role in system development and the launch of the first private sector mutual fund while employed at the H.C KOTHARI Group.
Initiated the IT career journey with Premier Instruments Coimbatore in the 1980s, establishing a solid foundation in the field.
Holds a M.sc, (Statistics) from the University of Madras.
Holds certifications in Oracle, Overseas Projects Services, Project Management, and Information Security from STQC, reflecting a commitment to continuous learning and skill enhancement.
Mr.E.E.Paul Vaseekaran
Director
Possesses over 30 years of extensive experience in Marketing, Sales, and Collections within the NBFC sector.
Started his career as sales manager at Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company limited. Progressed to roles including National Sales Manager – Shubh – Used commercial vehicle finance product and Vice President – Affordable housing loan.
Played a vital role in establishing Aptus Value Housing Finance India Limited as a stable and successful HFC.
Specialized in various areas including New commercial and passenger Vehicle financing, Franchisee setup, and Used Vehicle Financing, accumulating a decade of focused expertise.
Transitioned from corporate career to actively involved in corporate training, aimed at empowering entry-level Executives & Managers within the Affordable HL & MSME industry.
Holds a Post Graduate degree in science and sociology, providing a strong academic foundation to complement professional expertise.
Accredited as a certified professional in training and development by the International Coaching Federation.
Mr.Saravanamuthu Muralidharan
Director
Accumulated over 28 years of extensive experience, comprising 16 years in Sales & Marketing and Business roles at Ashok Leyland, Cholamandalam, Citicorp, and Datamatics, followed by 12 years in leadership positions in HR at Equitas.
Served as the Chief People Officer of Equitas Small Finance Bank for nearly 12 years, concurrently overseeing Equitas' educational initiatives from 2013 to 2019.
Played a pivotal role as the 2nd employee at Equitas, significantly influencing the organization's trajectory and implementing best practices in HR functions.
Led Equitas to achieve recognition among the Top 100 companies in “India’s best companies to work for” studies, attaining a notable rank of 21st in 2011.
Spearheaded Equitas Development Initiatives Trust, elevating the educational standards at Equitas Gurukul Matriculation Schools, leading to rankings of 2nd and 4th in the Great Mid-size workplaces study in 2017 and 2018.
Holds a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, and an M.B.A. in Marketing from Bharathidasan Institute of Management, Tiruchirappalli.
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