Mr. Ashwani Bhatia
Mr. Bhatia began his career with the State Bank of India in 1985 as a Probationary Officer. He is currently the Managing Director and CEO of SBI Mutual Funds, a position he has held since being appointed to the SBI Mutual Funds Management Board in July 2018. Throughout his extensive career in banking, Mr. Bhatia has gained vast experience in areas such as credit, treasury, international banking, and retail. He played a pivotal role in revamping the corporate credit structures while serving as the Chief General Manager of SBI. Additionally, he served as the Chief General Manager of the SME (Small and Medium Enterprises) division at SBI for several years, further showcasing his leadership in diverse banking sectors.

Mr. Nicholas Simon
Mr. Simon has been serving as the Deputy CEO of the SBI Mutual Fund Group since 2015, having been deputed from the Amundi Group of France, which holds a significant stake in the controlling company. Prior to this, he served as the CEO of Real Estate and the Chief Asset and Acquisition Manager (CAAM) for Real Estate from 2006 to 2015. He holds a Postgraduate degree in Law from Pantheon-Assas University in Paris and a Master of Business Management from the Toulouse School of Business. Mr. Simon represents the interests of the Amundi Group on the Board. With a broad international banking background, he has previously held leadership roles, including Head of Property at Henderson Real Estate in France from 2003 to 2005, and CEO of Generali Real Estate from 1996 to 2002.

Mr. R. S. Srinivas Jain
Mr. Jain has over 30 years of experience in financial services, with nearly 20 years spent at the State Bank of India. He currently holds the position of Executive Director & Chief Marketing Officer of Strategy and International Business at SBI Mutual Funds. A graduate in Commerce from the University of Bangalore, Mr. Jain also has a background in Cost Accountancy. He has played a pivotal role in the market success of SBI Mutual Funds, contributing significantly to the brand’s dominance. Under his leadership, the fund was awarded the title of ‘Most Preferred Brand’ for two consecutive years by CNBC Awaaz and earned recognition as a valuable destination for investment management by Reader’s Digest.

Mr. D.P. Singh
Mr. Singh is currently the Executive Director & Chief Marketing Officer for the domestic business at SBI Mutual Funds. Prior to this, he served as the National Sales Head at SBI. A Post Graduate in Commerce with a Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management & Industrial Relations (PMIR), Mr. Singh has been with SBI since 1998. He has been instrumental in establishing a strong presence for SBI Mutual Fund across both rural and urban demographics. Known for his leadership in retail banking and IT initiatives at SBI, Mr. Singh also takes a keen interest in economics and public affairs.

Ms. Aparna Nirgude
Ms. Nirgude is the Chief Risk Officer at SBI Mutual Funds and has been with the Risk division since 2005. An alumnus of the Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, she has extensive experience in the investment management sector. Prior to her current role, she served as the Research Head at SBI Mutual Funds and has also managed the Investment Management section of the top SBI Mutual Funds.