A Chartered Accountant by profession with over three decades of banking experience in various managerial capacities and culminating as Chairman & Managing Director of Syndicate Bank from 2002 to 2004. Prior positions include - Executive Director of Vijaya Bank from February 2000 to 2002 during which period officiated as CMD for a period of 7 months. Started as an officer in Union Bank of India and rose to the level of General Manager in 1995. Was the regional head and also the head of the Bank's London operations. At the top management level held various key assignments including international operations, treasury & investment, merchant banking and HR management. Presently heading M. B. Associates, a consultancy firm which undertakes financial restructuring and other financial advice.

A Chartered Accountant by profession with over three decades of banking experience in various managerial capacities and culminating as Chairman & Managing Director of Syndicate Bank from 2002 to 2004. Prior positions include - Executive Director of Vijaya Bank from February 2000 to 2002 during which period officiated as CMD for a period of 7 months. Started as an officer in Union Bank of India and rose to the level of General Manager in 1995. Was the regional head and also the head of the Bank's London operations. At the top management level held various key assignments including international operations, treasury & investment, merchant banking and HR management. Presently heading M. B. Associates, a consultancy firm which undertakes financial restructuring and other financial advice.