Sashidhar Jagdishan

MD & CEO, HDFC Bank

About

Sashidhar Jagdishan, Managing Director and CEO of HDFC Bank, is recognised as one of Asia’s Most Influential Leaders 2026 in the SpeakIn Power List™. He leads one of India’s largest private sector banks, serving customers across retail, wholesale and digital banking.

A Chartered Accountant, he joined HDFC Bank in 1996 and became Chief Financial Officer in 2008. He led finance for 12 years, was named Strategic Change Agent in 2019, and took charge as MD & CEO in October 2020.Under his leadership, the Bank completed the 2023 HDFC Limited merger and was named Euromoney’s Best Bank in India in 2021 and 2022.

Known for financial rigour and an institution-first approach, he combines long-term continuity with a focus on scale and trust. His inclusion in the SpeakIn Power List 2026 recognises his contribution to India’s banking and financial services industry.

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