Sreekumar Vamadevan

Dedicated and dynamic MD/CEO/ED in the banking sector, with over two and a half decades of experience in managerial and senior positions. Possesses a strong track record in Board Management, Executive Leadership, Risk Management, Operations, and Business Development. Currently serving as MD & CEO at Papua Finance Limited, PNG, with prior roles including Executive Director at ABC Capital Bank, Uganda, and Chief Operations Officer at Azizi Bank, Afghanistan. Skilled in policy formulation, HR management, compliance, and strategic financial planning.

• F.IOD (Fellow, Institute of Directors)
• CAME (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Expert)
• CFAP (Certified Forensic Accounting Professional)
• CBFA (Certified Bank Forensic Accountant)
• Member ISACA

• MD & CEO (Member of the Board), Papua Finance Limited, Port Moresby, PNG, 01/2022, Present, Accountable for achieving company goals and strategic direction, Head of Management, responsible for effective policy implementation, Provides strong leadership and ensures compliance with regulations
• Executive Director (Member of the Board), ABC Capital Bank, Uganda, 08/2019, 12/2021, Guided management team to achieve financial targets and legislative adherence, Implemented business strategies to enhance growth and profitability, Oversaw credit, risk, and human resources management functions
• Chief Operations Officer (Member of Board of Management), Azizi Bank, Kabul, Afghanistan, 01/2017, 07/2018, Headed bank operations, managed administrative activities, and represented the bank in media, Led strategic planning, program implementation, and risk management, Instrumental in reducing NPA from 26% to less than 3% within 12 months
• Director & CFO, JRK Health Care Private Limited, Kerala, India, 04/2015, 12/2016, Managed administration, operations, and finance of the healthcare company, Oversaw banking and finance requirements, directing financial strategies
• Head of Operations & Head of Region, Exim Bank (T) Ltd, Tanzania, 01/2009, 11/2013, Led the northern region, managing 16 upcountry branches and supervising operations, Developed strategies to explore new markets and increase clientele, Actively participated in policy formulation and business development
• Managerial Positions with Canara Bank (Govt. of India Public Sector Bank), Senior Manager: Managed information, planning, and development activities (05/2006 - 01/2009), Manager (Retail Lending Division): Headed retail banking division (07/2004 - 05/2006), Manager (Branch Head): Managed overall branch operations (07/2001 - 07/2004), Assistant Manager: Managed retail and corporate credit sections (05/1998 - 06/2001)
• Agricultural Officer, Department of Agriculture, Government of Kerala, India, Kerala, India, 01/1992, 11/1993

Shortlisted for CEO Position at Canara Bank: Recognized as a top contender for the CEO position at Canara Bank, India's leading public sector bank, by the Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) in November 2022.

• Indian
• Papua New Guinean

• Date of Birth: 11/27/1967
• Nationality: Indian
• Marital Status: Married

Topper with distinction in MBA program at the University of Wales First prize winner in Kerala Agricultural University quiz competition Achieved promotions and cleared competitive examinations with distinction

• English
• Malayalam
• Hindi
• Punjabi
• Tamil
• Basic French
• Urdu

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