Kochi: The Reserve Bank of India has accorded approval for the appointment of Mr. Elias George as the Part-time Chairman of the Bank for a period of three years, with effect from the date of taking charge. Mr. Elias George took charge as Part- time Chairman of the Bank with effect from May 23, 2026.
Mr. Elias George was serving as an independent Director on the Board of the Bank since September 5, 2023.
Mr. Elias George has a bachelor’s degree of Technology in Naval Architecture and Ship Building, University of Kochi, Post Graduate Diploma in Public Administration with specialization in International Economic Relations from the Institute International Administration Publique (IIAP), Paris. In addition, he has participated in Management Development courses in India and the U.S., including the Harvard Kennedy School of Government.
His distinguished career in the Indian Administrative Service includes serving in various Union Ministries, as well as in the State of Kerala, focusing particularly on infrastructure creation and financing, and running public utilities.
After retiring from the IAS, he served in the consulting firm KPMG as a senior partner, heading their Infrastructure, Government, and Healthcare Vertical, with a team of more than 1000 consultants. Mr. Elias George has held key positions, including Additional Chief Secretary to the Government of Kerala, CEO of the Kochi Metro Rail project and Chairman of the Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority.
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