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<in-capmkt:BriefProfile contextRef="ChangeInManagement001D">Mr Niraj Shah has been associated with HDFC Life since February 2019 and oversees Finance, Product development and Process excellence. In his role, he provides strategic leadership across financial management, product innovation, operational efficiency and process governance, supporting the Company’s long-term growth objectives. He brings with him over two decades of rich experience in the financial services sector, including life insurance, corporate finance advisory and audit. Prior to joining HDFC Life, Mr Shah held leadership roles with organisations such as PNB MetLife and ICICI Prudential Life, and has also been associated with EY and BNP Paribas. Mr Shah is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Management from the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore.</in-capmkt:BriefProfile>
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