Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has submitted the required brief professional profile for Mr. Thomas Mathew, who has been nominated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as a Director on the Bank’s Board. Mr. Mathew is a retired Principal Chief General Manager of the RBI, having served in various key departments, including Regulation and Banking Supervision, before his retirement in November 2025.
Disclosure of RBI Nominee Director Profile
Further to a previous intimation dated March 3, 2026, Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has provided the detailed professional profile for the newly nominated RBI Nominee Director, Mr. Thomas Mathew, as mandated by regulatory requirements.
Mr. Thomas Mathew: Career Highlights
Mr. Thomas Mathew concluded his distinguished service with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) upon his retirement at the end of November 2025, where he last served as the Regional Director for Kerala and Lakshadweep. His extensive career at the RBI began in 1990 when he joined as an Officer in Grade B.
Key Experience within RBI
Throughout his tenure, Mr. Mathew gained significant experience across several critical functions within the central bank. These included:
- Department of Regulation (DoR), where he served as a Chief General Manager.
- Currency Management (Issue Department).
- Clearing House operations.
- Department of Banking Supervision.
Prior to his final posting, he also held the role of Regional Director of RBI for Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. Furthermore, Mr. Mathew has prior experience serving as a nominee director, having previously been appointed to the Board of Central Bank of India and as an Additional Director on the Board of Tamilnadu Mercantile Bank.
Compliance Confirmation
This information disclosure is made in compliance with the mandatory requirements stipulated under the applicable corporate governance regulations for listed entities.
Source: BSE
