Board Approves Appointments of New CFO and General Counsel at HDFC Bank Limited
HDFC Bank Limited announced key leadership appointments following its Board of Directors meeting held on June 29, 2026. The Board approved the appointment of Mr. Puneet Sharma as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Mr. Jigar Shah as the General Counsel, effective at staggered dates over the next few months.The bank confirmed that both executives will be part of the Senior Management Personnel with effect from their respective designator appointment dates. Mr. Puneet Sharma is set to become a Key Managerial Person of the Bank upon assuming the role of CFO on December 1, 2026.
Mr. Puneet Sharma’s appointment as CFO-Designate was approved following recommendations from the Audit Committee and Governance, Nomination and Remuneration Committee. He will take up the position as Chief Financial Officer starting December 1, 2026. Mr. Sharma possesses over 26 years of experience across banking, financial services, and strategy. His background includes serving as the Group Executive and CFO of Axis Bank Limited, where he managed the finance function alongside Investor Relations and Legal matters. Previously, he was CFO at Tata Capital Limited.
Similarly, the Board approved the appointment of Mr. Jigar Shah as General Counsel-Designate. He will assume the role of General Counsel effective October 1, 2026, beginning from his designator appointment date of August 20, 2026. Mr. Shah brings over three decades of experience across legal, compliance, and governance within the banking and financial services sector. His senior experience includes serving as Managing Director at KKR India, where he was Head of Legal & Compliance, and holding various leadership roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and Deutsche Bank.
The appointments details for HDFC Bank Limited are summarized below:
| Role | Appointee | Designate Effective Date | Final Appointment Date | Profile Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | Puneet Sharma | September 1, 2026 | December 1, 2026 | Over 26 years in banking/financial services. Previously Group Executive and CFO at Axis Bank Limited. |
| General Counsel | Jigar Shah | August 20, 2026 | October 1, 2026 | Over three decades experience across legal, compliance, and governance in the financial services sector. Previous roles include Managing Director at KKR India and senior positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank. |
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