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Proven track record of aligning human capital strategy with business growth, leading workforce expansion, HR digitization, and inclusive leadership initiatives for high-growth organizations. Adept at leading digital HR transformations through AI-enabled recruitment, advanced HRMS platforms, and data-driven decision-making.  Recognized for designing and executing scalable workforce solutions, fostering strong employer branding, and enhancing productivity through cost-effective, people-first models. A passionate advocate of inclusive leadership and organizational equity, successfully institutionalized diversity programs and built purpose-driven, high-performance cultures. Trusted advisor to C-suite leadership on navigating talent risks, workforce planning, and change management. 

Prior to joining the Bank, she woked with Suryoday Small Finance Bank; Grameen Foundation India; Accion International, USA; Swadhaar Finserve; Kotak Mahindra Bank; HDFC Bank, and ANZ Grindlays Bank India. Her last assignment was with Pahal Financial Services Private Limited.</in-capmkt:BriefProfile><in-capmkt:TypeOfChange contextRef="D_ChangeInManagement4">Appointment</in-capmkt:TypeOfChange><in-capmkt:CategoryForChange contextRef="D_ChangeInManagement4">Senior Management Personnel</in-capmkt:CategoryForChange><in-capmkt:DesignationOfDesignatedPerson contextRef="D_ChangeInManagement4">Head- Assets</in-capmkt:DesignationOfDesignatedPerson><in-capmkt:SalutationOfDesignatedPerson contextRef="D_ChangeInManagement4">Mr.</in-capmkt:SalutationOfDesignatedPerson><in-capmkt:NameOfDesignatedPerson contextRef="I_ChangeInManagement4">Abhay Kataria</in-capmkt:NameOfDesignatedPerson><in-capmkt:EffectiveDateOfReasonOfChange contextRef="I_ChangeInManagement4">2026-06-09</in-capmkt:EffectiveDateOfReasonOfChange><in-capmkt:BriefProfile contextRef="D_ChangeInManagement4">Mr. Abhay Kataria is a B.Sc Graduate, from St. Xaviers college Calcutta university (now Kolkata) and Postgraduate (MBA) from symbiosis Institute of management studies. He has 25 Years of exposure in BFSI – assets, Extensive exposure in Building, leading, participating, supervising and delivery of assets business in NBFC and banks. Experience of augmenting both rural and urban networks, and developing polices, incentive plans and systems to manage the relationship with channel partners. He built high performing professional teams entrusted with tasks to launch, establish, expand and re position Assets Products in retail financial sector in domestic market.  Proficient strategist, preparing budgets and developing business plans. Demonstrated skills in team development and management, leadership development coupled with excellent organizational ability. Rigorous in driving team for profitability, revenue generation, Excellent interpersonal, analytical &amp; negotiation skills with proven track record of developing new markets, products. His previous assignments have been with Godrej Capital, Ujjivan SFB, Capital first Ltd (now IDFC first Bank), Muthoot Housing Finance company, HDFC bank, ICICI bank and MODI Xerox Limited.

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