Produced by: Tarun Mishra
Designed by: Manoj Kumar
Mukesh Ambani has consistently demonstrated a remarkable ability to select top-tier talent to lead his organisations. Jio Financial Services (JFS) has also excelled in having industry leaders at the forefront of the organisation. Let's take a look at the key individuals on the board and within the organisational structure of the team.
Kundapur Vaman Kamath, the Independent Director and Non-Executive Chairman of Jio Financial Services, is a former chief of the New Development Bank of BRICS countries and has held leadership positions at Infosys Limited and ICICI Bank.
Isha Ambani, the daughter of Mukesh Ambani, has assumed the role of a non-executive director at Jio Financial Services. This appointment took place before the demerger and listing of Jio Financial Services. Holding an economics degree from Yale University and an MBA from Stanford University, Isha Ambani presently serves as a director for Reliance Retail and Jio Platforms.
Independent Director at JFS, Rajiv Mehrishi has a diverse educational background, holding degrees in B.A. (Hons.) History, M.A. (History) from St. Stephen's College, Delhi, and an MBA from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, U.K. With over four decades of experience, he has expertise in corporate law, audit, and corporate governance.
Sunil Mehta, Independent Director at JFS, holds a Master's degree in Agronomy, an MBA in Finance, and is a Certified Associate of the Indian Institute of Bankers. Currently, he serves as the Chief Executive of the Indian Banks' Association, representing over 236 member banks and associate members in India. In this role, he fosters collaboration between banks, regulators, and the government to enhance customer service, particularly in digital banking.
Bimal Manu Tanna is a Chartered Accountant and Independent Director at JFS. He has 35 years of diverse experience in both practice and industry. He has worked with esteemed domestic and multinational firms, specialising in tax, due diligence, and valuation services.
Sethuraman Kandasamy, a Chartered Accountant and Company Secretary holding a B.Com degree, boasts a remarkable 40-year career in corporate and securities law. Presently, he serves as the President of Group Corporate Secretarial and Governance at Reliance Industries Limited and Non-Independent and Non-Exclusive Director at JFS. Previously, he occupied the role of Group Company Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer within the same organisation.
Mr. Hitesh Kumar Sethia is the President and CEO of Jio Financial Services. He is a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and holds an advanced management program credential from Harvard Business School. With over two decades of experience in financial services, he has held leadership roles at ICICI Bank Limited in credit, retail banking, corporate banking, and transaction banking.
Chiranjit Surindra Singh Attra, the Group Chief Operating Officer, joined the team in July 2023. He brings a wealth of financial expertise, including roles at State Bank of India, Ernst and Young, and within the ICICI Bank Group.
Abhishek Haridas Pathak, the Group Chief Financial Officer, played a key role in establishing the New Development Bank (BRICS Bank) in Shanghai, China. He also has a strong background in the ICICI Group.
Ms. Mohana V, the Group Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, boasts over 28 years of experience in corporate legislations and compliance. She has worked with notable companies like Biocon Limited and GMR Group before joining Reliance Industries Limited in 2016.