Aneish Kumar
Aneish Kumar was until recently the Managing Director and Country Manager of The Bank of New York Mellon in India. He was with BNY Mellon since 1998.
Based in Mumbai, Mr Kumar was leading the development and implementation of the Bank’s strategies for India and Asia with a focus on strengthening and broadening local client relationships across all business lines. He served as the company’s primary face to the market, the media and clients, including being the primary representative with the regulators and oversees the company’s efforts on employee engagement and talent management.
Mr Kumar has over 38 years of cross-functional expertise in banking and financial services – ranging from commercial, retail, corporate, international business and Leasing.
He has been a speaker at various international seminars and also guest faculty at the Staff Training Colleges of banks, Indian Institute of Management, Indian Institute of Bankers, Bankers Training College, and National Institute of Bank Management.
Mr Kumar has written and published articles in several local and International financial publications on a variety of topics, also an author of two books.
Mr Kumar is one of foremost speakers in banking industry on motivation and vision, with more than 2000 speaking hours under his belt. His presentations have been known for cultivating passion in everything one does. His life experiences have enriched his endeavours and given him a unique perspective that he is now offering to the aspiring students, industrialists and career bankers.
He is also a gifted artist who enjoys painting in a realistic style in all mediums – from oil, acrylic, and charcoal and water colour. Played cricket in his younger days at University and State level. Loves to sing and enjoys theatre.
For educational qualification Mr Kumar holds an MBA in Finance and another one in International Business, also has specialization in Leasing and Aircraft Financing from US.