Airtel Payments Bank has appointed Amar Kumar Kakarlapudi as its new Chief Compliance Officer (COO), where he will be responsible for strengthening the bank’s compliance framework and ensuring seamless adherence to regulatory and statutory requirements.
In his new role, Amar will play a key role in upholding both core and non-core compliance standards, serving as a crucial link between the bank and regulatory agencies. He will work closely with Anubrata Biswas, Managing Director and CEO, Airtel Payments Bank, to reinforce the bank’s commitment to regulatory excellence and governance.
Commenting on the appointment, Biswas expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “We are excited to have Amar join our team. His vast experience in regulatory compliance and leadership will be pivotal in guiding us through the evolving regulatory landscape. Amar’s proven expertise will help us maintain the highest standards of regulatory excellence, fostering trust with our customers and partners.”
Amar Kumar Kakarlapudi, sharing his excitement, said, “I am honoured to join Airtel Payments Bank at such a transformative time. Compliance is the cornerstone of building trust, and I look forward to enhancing our compliance framework. My objective is to contribute to the bank’s mission of advancing digital financial inclusion across India while maintaining the highest levels of regulatory integrity.”
With over 24 years of experience in the banking sector, Amar brings knowledge to his new role. He has held significant positions at Canara Bank, Axis Bank, Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, JP Morgan Chase and the State Bank of India.
