KVS Manian Assumes Office as Federal Bank CEO

KVS Manian has officially taken charge as the Managing Director and CEO of Federal Bank, effective September 23, 2024. He succeeds Shyam Srinivasan, who retired after successfully leading the bank since 2010. Manian joins Federal Bank following a distinguished career at Kotak Mahindra Bank, where he worked for over 25 years and played a key role in its transformation from a non-banking financial company to one of India’s leading private sector banks.

An electrical engineer from IIT (BHU) Varanasi, he also holds a postgraduate degree in Financial Management from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies and is a qualified Cost and Works Accountant.

Career Background

Before joining Federal Bank, Manian held senior leadership positions at Kotak Mahindra Bank, where he was instrumental in driving the growth of its corporate, institutional, and investment banking sectors, as well as wealth management.

Succession at Federal Bank

Manian steps into the role vacated by Shyam Srinivasan’s retirement, continuing the legacy of leadership at the Kochi-based Federal Bank, a prominent private sector lender.

Education and Credentials

Manian holds an electrical engineering degree from IIT Varanasi, a postgraduate degree in Financial Management from JBIMS, Mumbai, and is also a qualified Cost and Works Accountant.