Bajaj Finance has re-appointed Neelesh Sarda as Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), effective February 1, 2026, for a period of three years. The re-appointment, based on RBI guidelines, follows recommendations from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and the Audit Committee. Sarda has been the CCO since February 1, 2023, and has extensive experience in compliance across various financial institutions.
Key Leadership Continuity
Neelesh Sarda has been re-appointed as Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) of Bajaj Finance, ensuring continuity in a critical leadership role. His re-appointment is effective from February 1, 2026.
Terms of Appointment
The re-appointment is for a duration of three years, subject to regulatory approvals, if any. The terms and conditions of his employment are consistent with those applicable to senior employees of the company.
Profile of Neelesh Sarda
Neelesh Sarda has been serving as the CCO of Bajaj Finance since February 1, 2023. He is a Chartered Accountant and also holds an Executive Business Management Program degree from IIM, Calcutta. Sarda has over 25 years of experience in compliance across private sector banks, foreign banks, and NBFCs, including Citibank, Standard Chartered Bank, and YES Bank, among others.
Extensive Compliance Experience
Sarda’s expertise covers regulatory aspects related to corporate and retail banking (assets and liabilities), AML/KYC, Treasury, and Foreign Exchange. His reappointment ensures that Bajaj Finance continues to benefit from his deep understanding of the compliance landscape.
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