A Management Team following its Passion and Purpose

Our forward-looking core management team comprises dedicated, focussed, and experienced individuals. Under the overall guidance of our Board of Directors, their combined knowledge and experience make a difference for all our stakeholders. The core management team provides strategic direction to the Company. Together, they guide the Company, helping it achieve its purpose of providing insurance for all.

Mr. Amit JhingranManaging Director and CEO

Mr. Amit Jhingran holds a Master's degree in Economics and Bachelor of Science. Mr. Jhingran joined State Bank of India as a Probationary Officer in August 1991. In a career spanning over 30 years with SBI, he has held various assignments across International Banking, Retail Banking and Branch Management. Prior to this, he was posted as Chief General Manager, Hyderabad Circle and as CEO of SBI, Chicago. He has also held various responsibilities during his career including Regional Manager and has also headed various branches under his direct control.

Mr. M. AnandPresident and Chief Distribution Officer

Mr. M. Anand has more than 33 years of experience in insurance and banking. He is a Science Graduate from the University of Calcutta and has specialised in Finance with a Post Graduate degree in Management from NMIMS, University of Mumbai.

Mr. Abhijit GulanikarPresident – Business Strategy

Mr. Abhijit Gulanikar has 25 years of experience in life insurance, general insurance, banking and corporate finance. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Management from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, and is an associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

Mr. Sangramjit SarangiPresident and Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Sarangi has 24 years of experience in the life insurance and mutual fund industry. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce and Law and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

Mr. G. DurgadasPresident Operations and Information Technology

Mr. Durgadas is a Science Graduate with additional certifications from the Indian Institute of Bankers and the Indian Institute of Insurance. He also holds certification from the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs. He has an overall experience of 33 years in banking and insurance.

Mr. Subhendu Kumar BalChief Actuary and Chief Risk Officer

Mr. Bal has 30 years of experience in life insurance. He holds a Post Graduate degree in statistics and is a Fellow member of the Institute of Actuaries of India (FIAI), Fellow Member of the Institute of Actuaries of UK (FIA).

Mr. Subodh Kumar JhaEVP, Chief of HR and Management Services

Mr. Subodh Kumar Jha holds a Bachelor’s degree in Science and is a Certified Associate of the Indian Institute of Bankers. He is also a Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Advising from the Indian Institute of Bankers. With vast experience of over 31 years at SBI, across locations in India and internationally.

Mr. Prithesh ChaubeyAppointed Actuary

Mr. Chaubey is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Actuaries of India and holds a graduate degree in Mathematics, Statistics, and Economics. He has more than 31 years of professional experience in managing various aspects of the insurance business.

Mr. Gopikrishna ShenoyChief Investment Officer

Mr. Gopikrishna Shenoy is Post Graduate in Management from T A Pai Management Institute, Manipal. Before this, he had done his Bachelor's in Business Management. He has an experience of 33 years in Debt and Capital Markets. He had worked in IDBI Capital Markets Ltd, Canbank Investment Management Services Ltd and Birla Sunlife Insurance Company Ltd before joining SBI Life.