Mumbai: Suryoday Small Finance Bank (Suryoday SFB) has appointed Alok Pathak as Chief Risk Officer-Designate, strengthening its leadership team as the bank continues to scale its operations and build its institutional capabilities.
Pathak brings over 27 years of experience across risk, governance, strategy and business functions. His professional experience spans microfinance, retail assets, trade finance, treasury and corporate banking.
During his career, Pathak has worked with banking and financial institutions including Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, Axis Bank, SBM Bank and Oriental Bank of Commerce.
In his new role, Pathak will contribute to strengthening Suryoday SFB’s risk management and governance framework, with a focus on supporting the bank’s growth while maintaining a resilient and disciplined operating environment.
Commenting on the appointment, Hemant Shah, Executive Director, Suryoday Small Finance Bank, said, “We are delighted to have Alok join SSFB at this important stage of our growth journey. His wide-ranging experience across risk, governance and multiple banking businesses will add significant depth to our leadership team. As the Bank enters its next phase of growth, his expertise will be valuable in ensuring that our growth is underpinned by strong processes, sound governance and a disciplined approach to risk.”
Alok Pathak, Chief Risk Officer-Designate, Suryoday Small Finance Bank, said, “I am pleased to join SSFB at a significant stage in the Bank’s growth and evolution. The Bank has built a strong presence in the banking and financial inclusion space, and look forward to contributing my experience across risk and banking to further strengthen the Bank’s risk and governance framework while supporting sustainable growth”.
