Suryoday Small Finance Bank Ltd has announced the appointment of Pankaj Gulati as its Chief People Officer & Head of CSR, marking a key addition to the bank’s senior leadership team. In this dual role, Pankaj will oversee the bank’s human capital strategy, organizational culture, and corporate social responsibility initiatives, aligning them with Suryoday’s mission of fostering inclusive and sustainable growth. With over two decades of experience across corporate leadership and entrepreneurship, he brings extensive expertise in HR transformation, talent management, culture building, and HR technology, positioning him as a driving force for innovation and organizational excellence.
Before joining Suryoday Small Finance Bank, Pankaj Gulati served as Executive President and Head of COE & Shared Services HR at AU Small Finance Bank, where he managed HR operations for a workforce exceeding 50,000 employees across India. During his tenure, he played a crucial role in enhancing HR systems, streamlining operations, and promoting a high-performance culture within a rapidly expanding financial institution.
Pankaj has also held senior leadership roles at Fincare Small Finance Bank, where he served in multiple capacities including Chief People Officer, Chief Marketing Officer, and COO – Corporate Services. At Fincare, he led transformative HR and organizational initiatives, including post-merger integration and cultural alignment, contributing significantly to the bank’s growth and employee engagement strategies.
An alumnus of the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB), Pankaj is widely recognized for his strategic insight, collaborative leadership, and people-centric management approach. His leadership philosophy emphasizes creating empowered, agile teams and nurturing a workplace culture that supports innovation and inclusion.
Through this appointment, Suryoday Small Finance Bank reinforces its commitment to building a purpose-driven organization that values both business performance and social responsibility. Under Pankaj’s stewardship, the bank aims to strengthen its employee engagement, leadership development, and CSR initiatives, further enhancing its reputation as a progressive and socially conscious financial institution.
His appointment underscores Suryoday’s focus on leveraging human capital as a cornerstone of sustainable growth while deepening its social impact in the communities it serves.
