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Management Change18 May 2026, 08:11 pm

Union Bank Appoints Sowmya Sridhar as Chief Risk Officer

AI Summary

Union Bank of India has appointed Smt. Sowmya Sridhar as the new Chief Risk Officer (CRO), effective May 22, 2026, for a tenure up to August 31, 2029. She replaces Shri Ashwini Kumar Ramakrishna Chowdhary, whose contractual tenure ends on May 21, 2026. Smt. Sridhar, a General Manager with over 30 years of experience in banking, including 19 years in risk management, is a certified FRM from GARP. She has experience in credit, finance, accounts, and compliance.

Key Highlights

  • Sowmya Sridhar appointed as Chief Risk Officer of Union Bank.
  • Appointment effective May 22, 2026, tenure up to August 31, 2029.
  • Sridhar replaces Ashwini Kumar Ramakrishna Chowdhary.
  • Sridhar has 30 years of experience in banking, including risk management.
  • She is a certified FRM from Global Association of Risk Professionals.