The Reserve Bank of India has greenlit the appointment of Sanjeev Nautiyal as the MD & CEO of Ujjivan Small Finance Bank, effective from July 1, 2024, for a tenure of 3 years. Nautiyal, a former deputy managing director at SBI, brings 36 years of banking experience, including stints at SBI Life Insurance and LIC. He succeeds Ittira Davis, the current CEO, and will work alongside him for a smooth transition. Nautiyal’s expertise in retail, SME, financial inclusion, and international banking positions him to lead Ujjivan into its next phase, focusing on financial and digital inclusion initiatives.