Munish Sharda
Executive Director
In his current role, he is heading the Retail Liabilities, Branch Banking, Bharat Banking, Commercial Banking Group, and Retail Portfolio Management Group for the retail products. He was earlier Group Executive & Head - Bharat Banking, Axis Bank since September 2021.
He has worked for over 25 years in banking and financial services sectors across product categories in all the major markets of the country.
He brings in rich leadership experience in scaling businesses, leveraging digital & technology to drive business outcomes, building people capabilities, and enhancing customer experience. Munish started his financial services career with Global Consumer Bank, Citibank India, where he worked across geographies, products and businesses for over a decade. Before joining Axis Bank, Munish served as the Managing Director & CEO of Future Generali India Life Insurance for more than 7 years, during which he spearheaded transformation and growth, enhancing profitability. He also has experience in the consumer goods sector with Blow Plast Limited and in the engineering field with Larsen & Toubro Limited.
He is a member of Board of Trustees in Axis Bank Foundation and Chairman of the Board of Directors of A. Trends Limited and director of Axis Max Life Insurance Limited.
Munish holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Punjab Engineering College and has completed his post graduate diploma in Management from IIM Lucknow. He also holds a Certification in ESG Investing by CFA Institute, USA.
