BANDISH V
Senior Banking Leader
Bangalore,Karnataka
Summary
Highly accomplished Senior Banking Executive with 20+ years of progressive experience driving Zonal/Regional P&L growth and business transformation at Axis Bank. Expert in translating corporate strategy into measurable outcomes across 450+ to 950+ branches. Proven ability to lead large-scale liabilities business (₹2,800 Cr+ book), execute high-velocity turnarounds (cluster ranking 296 → 75), and consistently deliver top-tier performance, including Top 2 Pan-India rankings for regional business.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Vice President & Cluster Head – Branch Banking
AXIS BANK LTD.
05.2023 - Current
- Leading a cluster of 12+ branches with a total liabilities book of ₹2,800 Cr, managing a team of 100+ professionals.
- Directed business planning and execution, achieving 20%+ YoY growth in CASA, retail liabilities, and lending products.
- Enhanced resource activation and productivity across CASA and investment products (LI, GI, MF, and Trading).
- Ensured 100% compliance adherence, with successful internal and statutory audit outcomes.
Vice President & Cluster Head -Branch Banking
AXIS BANK LTD.
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Led a cluster of 11+ branches with a total liabilities book of ₹1,100 Cr, managing a team of 75+ professionals.
- Revived an underperforming cluster by rebuilding the team and boosting morale, driving a remarkable turnaround — improving Pan-Bank ranking from 296 to 75 within one year.
- Entrusted with a larger cluster in May 2023 in recognition of performance.
Vice President – Regional Retail Business & Planning (South 1)
AXIS BANK LTD.
10.2020 - 04.2022
- Managed business planning, budgeting, and strategy execution across 450+ branches, driving superior regional performance.
- Ranked among Top 2 regions Pan-India, leading to promotion to Vice President in Apr 2022.
Deputy Vice President & Cluster Head – Branch Banking
AXIS BANK LTD.
04.2020 - 10.2020
- Managed 11 branches with a liabilities base exceeding ₹1,000 Cr, delivering strong growth and profitability.
- Selected in Oct 2020 to assist the new Regional Head as Regional Business & Planning Head, recognizing proven leadership and planning acumen.
Deputy Vice President & Head – Retail Vertical Businesses, Southern Region
AXIS BANK LTD.
11.2017 - 03.2019
- Directed end-to-end business planning, budgeting, and execution across 950+ branches in the Southern Region.
- Achieved consistent 20%+ YoY growth, positioning the region as a Pan-Bank leader in Retail Assets and Agri Lending.
- Pioneered Axis Gold Programme Councils across circles, steering the region to top-ranked national performance.
Branch Head Roles
AXIS BANK LTD.
04.2017 - 10.2017
- Bijapur-Urban (Apr 2017 – Oct 2017): Achieved rapid turnaround, growing CASA by 67% (₹120 Cr → ₹200 Cr+) within 6 months.
- Bidar-Urban (Apr 2015 – Apr 2017): Expanded CASA by 75% (₹40 Cr → ₹70 Cr+) in 2 years.
- Shahpur -Semi Urban(Feb 2011 – Apr 2014): Built branch from zero base to ₹35 Cr+ CASA, earning promotion to AVP in 2013.
Circle Sales Head, Assistant Vice President
AXIS BANK LTD.
04.2014 - 04.2015
- Spearheaded Liabilities business acquisition across 60+ branches, leading a 300+ member sales team.
- Drove expansion across semi-urban and rural markets outside key urban centers (Bengaluru, Mysuru, Kolar, Mandya, Madhikeri & Tumkur).
Progressive Earlier Roles with Axis Bank
AXIS BANK LTD.
01.2004 - 01.2010
- Admin Head (Hubli Circle) | Branch Operations Head (Hassan) | Branch Sales Manager (Gulbarga & Hassan) | Branch Operations (Bangalore)
- Joined as Assistant Manager and rose rapidly to the rank of Senior Manager through consistent high performance in sales, operations, and administration.
- Earned multiple accelerated promotions for exceeding business targets and demonstrating exceptional leadership across retail operations.
Education
B.Com - Management & Banking
B.R.B. College of Commerce, Gulbarga University
01.2001
Skills
ZONAL P&L MANAGEMENT RETAIL & BRANCH BANKING BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION LARGE-SCALE TEAM LEADERSHIP CASA & LIABILITY GROWTH STRATEGIC PLANNING PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION AUDIT & COMPLIANCE OVERSIGHT MARKET PENETRATION RETAIL ASSET SALES
References
Available on Request
Timeline
Senior Vice President & Cluster Head – Branch Banking
AXIS BANK LTD.
05.2023 - Current
Vice President & Cluster Head -Branch Banking
AXIS BANK LTD.
04.2022 - 05.2023
Vice President – Regional Retail Business & Planning (South 1)
AXIS BANK LTD.
10.2020 - 04.2022
Deputy Vice President & Cluster Head – Branch Banking
AXIS BANK LTD.
04.2020 - 10.2020
Deputy Vice President & Head – Retail Vertical Businesses, Southern Region
AXIS BANK LTD.
11.2017 - 03.2019
Branch Head Roles
AXIS BANK LTD.
04.2017 - 10.2017
Circle Sales Head, Assistant Vice President
AXIS BANK LTD.
04.2014 - 04.2015
Progressive Earlier Roles with Axis Bank
AXIS BANK LTD.
01.2004 - 01.2010
B.Com - Management & Banking
B.R.B. College of Commerce, Gulbarga University