The Government of India has appointed Asheesh Pandey as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Union Bank of India for a tenure of three years. Pandey, currently serving as the Executive Director of Bank of Maharashtra, will assume charge of his new role with immediate effect. His appointment was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, following a recommendation by the Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB).
Simultaneously, Kalyan Kumar has been appointed as the MD and CEO of Central Bank of India for a three-year term. Kumar, who is currently Executive Director at Punjab National Bank (PNB), will take over leadership after the superannuation of the incumbent M. V. Rao in July 2025. These appointments were made to fill vacancies following the retirement of the previous chiefs at both banks earlier this year.
The selection panel for these top banking positions included respected industry veterans such as Animesh Chauhan, former Chairman and MD of Oriental Bank of Commerce, Deepak Singhal, former RBI Executive Director, and Shailendra Bhandari, ex-MD of ING Vysya Bank. Their collective recommendation was instrumental in the appointment process.
Asheesh Pandey brings with him extensive banking expertise and is expected to drive strategic growth and operational excellence at Union Bank of India. Kalyan Kumar’s experience at Punjab National Bank positions him well to steer Central Bank of India towards enhanced performance.
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These leadership changes underscore the government’s commitment to strengthening public sector banks with experienced executives to support India’s banking sector and economic growth in the coming years. Both appointments are crucial for maintaining momentum and stability in two of the country’s important financial institutions.
