Jana Small Finance Bank Limited has announced the appointment of Chitra Talwar as the new Part-Time Chairperson, effective February 8, 2026. She will take over from R. Ramaseshan, who will retire from the Board on February 7, 2026, upon completion of his maximum permissible tenure.
Talwar has been associated with the Bank as an Independent Director since January 31, 2020. She is a seasoned business leader with over three decades of experience across Britannia and PepsiCo, with exposure to both Indian and international markets including her leadership roles in New York. Her professional expertise spans sales, marketing, strategy, and general management, and she has steered global teams in building and sustaining high-performance sales practices across geographies.
Beyond corporate leadership, Talwar is actively engaged in social initiatives focused on education, women’s and children’s safety, and skill development. She also supports startups in the retail and capability-building space. She holds a BA in Economics from Madras University and an MBA from XLRI.
Ramaseshan, the outgoing Part-Time Chairperson, has served on the Board as an Independent Director since February 8, 2018. His career covers both government and private sectors, including service as an IAS officer and later as CEO & Managing Director of a commodity exchange. His contributions span public finance, tax reforms, equity and commodity derivatives, and agricultural markets. He is a graduate in engineering, holds an MBA in finance, and is a fellow of the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of India.
