UCO Bank has announced a change in its Board of Directors. The Central Government has nominated Shri Hari Har Mishra as a Director on the Board, replacing Shri Sudhir Shyam, effective May 13, 2026. Mr. Mishra currently serves as the Additional Secretary to the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance, Department of Financial Services. The bank has confirmed that the new appointee is not related to any existing members of the Board.
Board Appointment Update
Following a directive from the Central Government, UCO Bank has officially updated its Board of Directors. Shri Hari Har Mishra has been appointed to the Board, succeeding Shri Sudhir Shyam, who ceased his tenure on May 13, 2026. This transition follows a formal notification issued by the government to oversee the bank’s leadership structure.
Leadership Profile
The newly appointed director, Shri Hari Har Mishra, brings extensive experience from his current role as Additional Secretary to the Government of India within the Ministry of Finance, Department of Financial Services. His inclusion on the Board is expected to provide strategic oversight and alignment with the government’s financial objectives for the banking sector.
Governance and Compliance
UCO Bank has clarified that Shri Hari Har Mishra is not debarred from holding office by any regulatory authority. Additionally, the bank confirmed that there are no familial or professional conflicts of interest, noting that the new appointee is not related to any of the current directors serving on the Bank’s Board.
Source: BSE
