RBI clears three-year tenure; Board inducts seasoned banker with 30 years of experience
NE BANKING BUREAU
CHENNAI, NOV 14
A career that began behind a bank counter has now reached the boardroom, underscoring the possibilities of professional growth within India’s banking sector. Sankaran G, who joined City Union Bank as a clerk in 1995, has risen through the ranks to become its Executive Director, bringing three decades of banking experience and a strong track record in technology-led transformation.
City Union Bank has appointed Sankaran G as an Additional Director in the category of Whole-time Director, designated as Executive Director, with effect from November 13, 2026. The appointment is for a three-year term, subject to shareholders’ approval.
The development follows approval conveyed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) through its letter dated November 2, 2026. The bank’s Board of Directors approved his induction at its meeting held on November 13.
In its regulatory communication under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the bank said the RBI had approved his appointment as Whole-time Director for three years from the date of assuming charge.
Three decades of growth: From clerical role to executive leadership
At 52, Sankaran has accumulated more than 30 years of experience with City Union Bank. He joined the institution on March 16, 1995, as a clerk and subsequently advanced to the position of Executive President before being elevated to the Board.
His academic qualifications include a Bachelor of Science degree, an MBA and the Junior Associate of the Indian Institute of Bankers (JAIIB) qualification.
Digital transformation and cybersecurity at the core
A significant part of his professional journey has been devoted to technology, digital banking and cybersecurity. During his career, he has served in key leadership capacities, including Chief Information Officer (CIO), Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).
His contributions include modernising branch banking systems, strengthening cybersecurity resilience, expanding alternative banking channels and spearheading digital lending initiatives.
One of the notable achievements highlighted in his professional profile is the expansion of the bank’s digital growth from 7% to 98%, reflecting the scale of its digital transformation.
Industry representation and governance experience
Sankaran also brings experience in the wider banking and payments ecosystem. He is a member of the Steering Committee of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and serves in advisory capacities with CAB, Palo Alto/ManageEngine, Bharath DB–IITM Pravartak and IBEX.
His areas of special knowledge include banking, payment and settlement systems, information technology and cybersecurity.
Regulatory disclosures and shareholder approval
City Union Bank has disclosed that Sankaran has not been debarred from holding the office of director by SEBI or any other authority. He is also not related to any of the bank’s existing directors.
The bank will make a further disclosure to the stock exchanges after completion of the necessary Board-related formalities and provide the relevant information in accordance with the applicable SEBI disclosure requirements.
Sankaran’s elevation marks another milestone in a career spanning three decades at the same banking institution, taking him from an entry-level clerical position to the bank’s senior executive leadership.