Amit Kumar Srivastava Assumes Charge as Executive Director of Punjab National Bank
Srivastava brings with him over 31 years of extensive, multi-dimensional banking experience
Punjab National Bank (PNB), one of India’s leading public sector banks, has strengthened its top management with the appointment of Shri Amit Kumar Srivastava as Executive Director. His appointment, notified by the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance (eF.No.4/4(i)/2024-BO.I), is effective 24 November 2025 for a tenure of three years or until superannuation, whichever is earlier.
Srivastava brings with him over 31 years of extensive, multi-dimensional banking experience, having served in diverse leadership and operational roles that span Branch Banking, Treasury Management and Risk Management. His deep understanding of the financial services sector is rooted in decades of hands-on experience across critical functional domains.
Beginning his banking career in March 1994, Srivastava has consistently demonstrated strong leadership and strategic insight. He has served in several important positions, including Zonal Manager of PNB’s Jodhpur Zone. Before assuming his new role, he held the position of Chief General Manager, Credit Review & Monitoring Department, and also served as the Group Chief Risk Officer at PNB. In these roles, he significantly enhanced the bank’s risk governance processes, institutionalised advanced risk frameworks, and strengthened the culture of prudent risk stewardship across the organisation.
An alumnus of Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Srivastava holds a Master of Science degree and a Post Graduate Diploma in Treasury and Forex Management from ICFAI. He is a Certified Associate of the Indian Institute of Bankers (CAIIB) and possesses globally recognised professional credentials, including the Sustainability and Climate Risk (SCR) certification from GARP (USA), Professional Risk Manager (PRM), and Risk in Financial Services. These qualifications highlight his expertise in modern risk practices, sustainability-linked strategies, and emerging financial management trends.
With his elevation to the Board, Punjab National Bank has further strengthened its leadership cadre, reinforcing its commitment to governance excellence, strategic foresight, sustainable growth, and business expansion. Shri Srivastava’s extensive experience is expected to add significant momentum to PNB’s ongoing transformational and growth initiatives.
