Thrissur-based South Indian Bank today announced the appointment of Dolphy Jose as Whole-time Director (Executive Director) of the Bank with immediate effect.
Jose is an accomplished banker with over 25 years of experience in the financial sector. His extensive expertise encompasses Retail and Commercial Banking, including Retail assets and liabilities, Branch Banking, P&L Management, and Institutional & Government Business. Known for his strategic acumen, Mr. Jose has a proven track record in building robust distribution channels, establishing strategic partnerships, and leveraging digital capabilities to drive business growth.
Prior to this, Mr. Jose has held significant roles, most notably his nearly two-decade-long association with Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd., where he rose to the position of Executive Vice President – Institutional Business (Retail Liabilities). He was also associated with The Karur Vysya Bank as Chief General Manager & Group Head-Consumer Banking, where he demonstrated exceptional leadership and expertise.
Commenting on the appointment, Mr. P R Seshadri, Managing Director & CEO of South Indian Bank, said, “We are thrilled to welcome Mr. Dolphy Jose to our leadership team. His extensive experience and deep understanding of the banking industry will be invaluable as we continue to drive our strategic initiatives and enhance our service offerings. We are confident that his leadership will significantly contribute to the growth and success of South Indian Bank.”
Mr. Jose is a seasoned professional with a diverse educational background, including a Professional Program in Fintech: Specialisation – Payments & Lending from SP Jain School of Global Management, an MBA in General Management from the Institute for Technology & Management, complemented with a specialized Certificate Program in IT & Cyber Security for Senior Management from IDRBT, a General Management Program from IIM Ahmedabad, an Executive Program from ISB Hyderabad, a Certified Course in Computer Programming from BITS Mumbai, alongside a degree in Commerce.