ASSOCHAM proudly announces the appointment of Mr. Amitabh Chaudhry, Managing Director & CEO of Axis Bank, as the new Vice President of the apex industry chamber at its First Managing Committee Meeting for the financial year 2025–26. A distinguished figure in India’s financial ecosystem, Mr. Chaudhry has also been serving as the Vice President of ASSOCHAM, and this latest nomination reflects the organisation’s vision to strengthen industry leadership through seasoned, transformational voices.
Currently at the helm of Axis Bank since January 2019, Amitabh Chaudhry has been instrumental in steering the bank through a period of accelerated growth, digital transformation, and strategic sustainability initiatives. Under his leadership, Axis Bank has solidified its position as one of India’s most trusted and forward-looking private sector banks. His sharp focus on customer-centric innovation and responsible banking continues to align seamlessly with ASSOCHAM’s agenda of inclusive development and business excellence.
With over three decades of experience, Mr. Chaudhry’s career journey includes pivotal leadership roles across banking, insurance, and IT. Prior to Axis Bank, he served as MD & CEO at HDFC Standard Life Insurance for nearly nine years, where he led the company to become India’s most profitable life insurer and successfully executed its IPO in 2017. His tenure at Infosys BPO as MD & CEO saw the organization’s expansion across multiple global markets, making it a benchmark in operational excellence.
Mr. Chaudhry’s extensive boardroom experience includes roles with Manipal Global Education Services, Shriram Transport Finance, and HDFC Credila. His academic background—a Bachelor’s in Electronics and Electrical Engineering from BITS Pilani and a Post Graduate Diploma in Management from IIM Ahmedabad complements his robust professional record. His nomination as ASSOCHAM’s Vice President further cements his role as a strategic voice in India’s economic narrative.
With this key appointment, ASSOCHAM reinforces its commitment to progressive leadership and collaborative policy shaping, welcoming Amitabh Chaudhry’s dynamic vision to chart the path forward for industry transformation and national prosperity.