Axis Bank elevates Sanjeev Gupta as Executive Director

Mumbai: Axis Bank on Friday said it has elevated Sanjeev Kumar Gupta as Executive Director with effect from September 1, a position where he will look after key corporate functions of the lender.

Gupta is currently President and CFO of the leading private bank.

He will take over from Somnath Sengupta, Executive Director (Corporate Centre), who has opted for early retirement, a bank release said here.

"As Executive Director, Gupta will be actively involved in the bank's overall strategy and have the specific responsibility for key corporate functions of the bank," Axis Bank Managing Director and CEO Shikha Sharma said.