His appointment reflects the firm’s continued commitment to building a strong leadership team to drive its next phase of growth.
FinTech BizNews Service
Mumbai, May 3, 2025: Equirus Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Ganesh Sankaran
as Vice Chairman & Whole time Director. In this strategic leadership role, Ganesh will work on shaping the
firm’s growth trajectory ahead and enhancing its leadership across core businesses.
Ganesh has already been associated with the Equirus Board and has acted as an advisor to the Equirus
Group. His appointment reflects the firm’s continued commitment to building a strong leadership team to
drive its next phase of growth.
Ganesh will oversee Investment Banking and Institutional Equities and help in expanding sectoral
coverage, deepening strategic client engagement, and elevating the firm’s capital markets platform to the
next level. As a member of the board, he will also be actively involved in group-wide initiatives to help scale
the organization. With an illustrious career spanning over three decades across banking and financial
services, Ganesh has demonstrated exceptional vision and leadership in prominent roles at HDFC Bank,
Federal Bank, and Axis Bank, to name a few. He has a proven track record of building and scaling
businesses and is known for his strategic depth and strong execution capabilities. In addition to his
executive experience, he has also gathered board experience across BFSI from his previous association.
Commenting on the appointment, Ajay Garg, Managing Director of Equirus, said, "Ganesh’s
appointment marks a significant step forward for Equirus as we enter a new phase of growth. His
experience in building large, scalable platforms and his strategic depth across sectors will help us enhance
our capabilities and better serve our clients. He has always been a well-wisher of Equirus, and this formal
association strengthens the same. We are excited to have him on board as we continue to strengthen our
leadership and expand our market presence."
Ganesh Sankaran added; "Equirus has built a strong foundation with a client-centric and entrepreneurial
culture. I am excited to join the team at this inflection point in its journey. I look forward to working with the
leadership teams across the group to build on this momentum and create long-term value for clients and
stakeholders."
