Kochi: ESAF Small Finance Bank has received approval from the Reserve Bank of India to appoint George Kalaparambil John as Executive Director of the Bank. George will serve a three-year term starting from the date he assumes charge. The Bank’s Nomination, Remuneration, and Compensation Committee of the Board (NRCCB) and the Board of Directors will convene shortly to formalize the appointment. Following this, the Bank will seek shareholder approval in compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, and SEBI Listing Regulations.
Kalaparambil has 30 years of diverse experience across Micro Banking, IT, Finance, HR, and more. He holds an MBA in Fintech from BITS Pilani and an MSW in Community Development from the University of Pune, contributing significantly to the bank’s microfinance business.