Tushar Vikram

Tushar Vikram was appointed Country Head and CEO of Mashreq India effective June 2024. He is a seasoned business banker with a career spanning three decades, and he previously served as group head of investment banking at HDFC Bank. In his new role, Vikram will lead the bank's operations in India, driving strategic direction and growth. His appointment underscores Mashreq's commitment to expanding its presence in the Indian market, where the bank has been operating since 1980.

Vikram holds a bachelor's degree in commerce from Delhi University and is a qualified Chartered Accountant. His background encompasses investment banking, corporate finance, and strategic financial management, positioning him well to navigate complex financial landscapes and execute growth strategies.

Career History

• Country Head and CEO, Mashreq India (June 2024–present)
• Group Head, Investment Banking, HDFC Bank (leading Project Finance, Equity, Debt Capital Markets, and M&A)
• 27-year tenure at Citibank with roles in Commercial Banking, Investment and Structured Finance, Digitization, Credit Processes, and Risk Management, including head of commercial banking for India for over nine years

What Tushar Vikram could bring to his role at Mashreq: Drawing on his extensive investment banking background and three decades of commercial banking experience across Project Finance, M&A, and structured finance, Vikram is positioned to leverage Mashreq's global network to expand its market share in India and build competitive financial solutions. His track record managing large-scale financial portfolios and prior leadership in digitization initiatives positions him to drive innovation while strengthening Mashreq's position as a challenger bank in the Indian market.