Distinguished Speakers
Mr. S. GANESH KUMAR
A key architect of India's modern financial infrastructure, S. Ganesh Kumar brings over three decades of leadership at the Reserve Bank of India, where he led the entire spectrum of Payment and Settlement Systems and contributed to strategic policy, foreign exchange reserve management, and long-term institutional planning. He played an instrumental role in establishing foundational institutions such as the National Payments Corporation of India, Reserve Bank Information Technology Private Limited, and Indian Financial Technology and Allied Services. Currently, he serves as Independent Director at IDFC First Bank and Public Interest Director at Multi Commodity Exchange Clearing Corporation Limited.
Mr. ASHUTOSH KHAJURIA
Mr. Ashutosh Khajuria is a seasoned banking and financial markets leader with over four decades of experience across treasury, credit, risk management, and strategic finance. He has held senior leadership roles at Federal Bank, including Executive Director, where he played a key role in strengthening the bank's financial architecture and risk frameworks. Earlier in his career, he held leadership positions at IDBI Bank, Edelweiss Asset Management, and UPL Limited, along with over two decades at State Bank of India. A respected voice in financial markets, Mr. Khajuria brings deep insights into governance, capital management, and board-level decision-making.
Mr. NAGESH PINGE
Nagesh Pinge is an accomplished Independent Director and former Chief Internal Auditor & Chief Ethics Officer at Tata Motors, bringing nearly four decades of distinguished experience in ethics, corporate governance, risk management, and internal audit. A Chartered Accountant and Law Graduate, he has further strengthened his global perspective through executive education at the University of Michigan, USA. Currently, he mentors and advises the boards of leading companies such as Aditya Birla Capital and Arvind Limited, among others.
Mr. RAVINDRA PANDEY
Ravindra Pandey brings over 37 years of distinguished leadership experience with State Bank of India, where he held several critical roles across domestic and international operations. As Deputy Managing Director, and previously as Chief Digital Officer and CIO (Global Head of IT), he played a pivotal role in driving large-scale transformation, digital innovation, and enterprise-wide strategic initiatives. Currently, he serves as an Independent Director across diverse sectors including financial services, steel, logistics, and investments. Renowned for his governance excellence and strategic foresight.