India's banking sector has several women at the helm of affairs. In the corporate world dominated by men, these women have proved their mettle and made significant contribution to their respective businesses.
They are a part of corporate India's success story.
According to Chanda Kochhar who was appointed as ICICI Bank's new chief executive officer, companies must consider merit and not be biased to any gender and women should not expect to be treated differently in any field.
Meet the women who hold top positions in India's banking sector...
Chanda Kochhar, CEO & MD, ICICI Bank
Chanda Kochhar will be ICICI Bank's new chief executive officer and managing director with effect from May 1, 2009 for a period of five years.
The 47-year old Chanda Kochhar is currently joint managing director of ICICI Bank. Kochhar heads the corporate centre of the bank, is the chief financial Officer (CFO) and is also the official spokesperson for ICICI Bank.
From a management trainee to the post of the ICICI Bank's chief executive officer, it has been a winning journey for Chanda Kochhar.
Image: India's ICICI Bank's new Chief Executive Officer-designate Chanda Kochhar speaks during a news conference in Mumbai. | Photograph: REUTERS/Punit Paranjpe (INDIA)
Also read: Kochhar: From trainee to ICICI CEO
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