Nikesh Kumar Sinha
Mumbai
Summary
Dynamic banking executive with a proven track record at Axis Bank for 21 years, followed by 6 years @ setting up a tech led lending company, Ashv Finance, driving 15X customer growth and expanding operations to over 30 locations. Expertise in strategic planning and risk management, leveraging data analysis to create innovative lending solutions for MSMEs. Strong leadership skills foster high-performing teams in challenging environments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director
Ashv Finance
Mumbai
10.2018 - Current
- Achieved 15X customer growth over two years through innovative cash flow lending templates.
- Expanded physical presence to over 30 locations within three years despite COVID-19 challenges.
- Leveraged data-driven insights to develop proprietary lending templates tailored for MSMEs.
- Enhanced technology platform capabilities to significantly increase digital outreach and access.
- All till funding delays did us in & We had to liquidate our portfolio.
Senior Vice President & Head Medium Enterprises Group
Axis Bank
Mumbai
01.2014 - 09.2018
- Headed the Medium Enterprises Group of Axis Bank (business & Credit) as part of the SME vertical of the Bank
Senior Vice President & Dy. CEO
Axis Bank Ltd, Singapore
Singapore
06.2009 - 01.2014
Vice President
Axis Bank Ltd
Mumbai
01.1997 - 06.2009
- Moved across locations in Branch roles to Vice President Sales Business Banking from Jan'97 to June2009
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Forestry Management
IIFM
Bhopal03-1993
Bachelor of Science - Maths
St. Xaviers College Kolkatta
Kolkatta03-1990
Skills
- Banking and retail banking
- Branch banking
- People management and leadership
- Risk management
- Problem-solving
- Data analysis
- Strategic planning
Affiliations
- Represented School & College in Table Tennis, Badminton & Cricket teams
- Was nominated to the Mckinsey asian Young high achieving Bankers(under 40) in 2007 @ IFC hong Kong in 2007
- Part of the jury of India SME Awards for 2015/2016/2017 along with Prahlad Kakkar
- Completed Executive leadership Course with Duke University
- IIM Ahmedabad- completed Executive programme on product Development.
Personal Information
DOB: 22nd November, 1968
Address: Flat 301, Pavangiri, Cross of South & Central Avenue, Santa Cruz (West), Mumbai-400054
Wife: Neena is currently working as Vice President with DBS Bank Ltd, Mumbai
Daughter: Arundhati Sinha, Master’s in Quantitative Finance, currently working as AVP, Derivative Quant at US Bank, Charlotte, USA
Son: Advait Sinha; currently pursuing Bachelor's in Applied Mathematics at Groningen University, Netherlands
Timeline
Managing Director
Ashv Finance
10.2018 - Current
Senior Vice President & Head Medium Enterprises Group
Axis Bank
01.2014 - 09.2018
Senior Vice President & Dy. CEO
Axis Bank Ltd, Singapore
06.2009 - 01.2014
Vice President
Axis Bank Ltd
01.1997 - 06.2009
Post Graduate Diploma - Forestry Management
IIFM
Bachelor of Science - Maths
St. Xaviers College Kolkatta
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