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Arun Bansal as New CEO of Paytm Payments Bank

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Business Honor
16 July, 2024

Bansal's tenure as CEO will be centered on stabilizing the bank's management structure and guiding it through RBI-imposed regulatory restrictions

Paytm Payments Bank announced the appointment of Arun Kumar Bansal as its new Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), in a strategic move aimed at navigating operational challenges. Bansal is an experienced banking executive with an illustrious career at IDBI Bank, and he steps into the role after receiving regulatory approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

The retirement of Surinder Chawla in June led to this vacancy while also triggering a series of senior-level departures within the organization. This includes the stepping down of Paytm Chairman and COO Bhavesh Gupta in May and the departure of Chief Marketing Officer Sumit Mathur in April. The changes also extended to the board level, with founder Vijayshekhar Sharma stepping down as non-executive chairman earlier in the year, resulting in the appointment of new independent directors. The newly formed board also includes seasoned executives like former Central Bank of India governor Srinivasan Sridhar and retired IAS officer Debendranath Sarangi. This board restructuring amidst operational constraints underlines Paytm Payments Bank’s dedication to improving governance and regulatory compliance. It is expected that Bansal's tenure as CEO will be centered on stabilizing the bank's management structure and guiding it through RBI-imposed regulatory restrictions. His strategic leadership abilities and banking knowledge put him in a strong position to navigate the bank through its present difficulties and toward long-term success in a fintech industry that is highly competitive.

The appointment of Arun Kumar Bansal as CEO demonstrates Paytm Payments Bank’s proactive approach to strengthening its leadership team to encourage future growth and ensure strong industry growth amid the fluctuating market dynamics.