Aditya Puri, the former Managing Director and CEO of HDFC Bank, has embarked on a new professional journey as a senior adviser at Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP. Deloitte has unveiled its strategic move, highlighting that Puri will harness his wealth of expertise to spearhead a technology-driven transformation within the financial services sector. His mission will also extend to championing initiatives aimed at amplifying financial inclusion across India. Aditya Puri’s appointment follows Deloitte’s recent announcement regarding the addition of Manoj Kohli, former CEO of Bharati Airtel and Softbank India, as a senior adviser.
In a career that spanned over two decades, Aditya Puri assumed the role of CEO at HDFC Bank in September 1994 and held it for an impressive 26 years, making him the longest-serving head of a private bank in India. His tenure at HDFC Bank saw substantial growth and milestones in the financial industry.
Before his influential tenure at HDFC, Puri accumulated a wealth of experience during his more than 20 years with Citibank, serving across various locations, including India, Greece, Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and China. His final role with Citibank was as CEO of its operations in Malaysia.
Following his departure from HDFC Bank and preceding his role at Deloitte, Aditya Puri assumed the position of a senior adviser with the Carlyle Group in November 2020. During his tenure at the Carlyle Group, he provided valuable insights and guidance to its Asia private equity team.
Aditya Puri is a highly respected figure in the banking industry, having at one point held the distinction of being the country’s highest-paid banker. He holds a commerce degree from Panjab University and is a qualified chartered accountant.
Born in Punjab’s Gurdaspur, Aditya Puri is a proud father of two children – a daughter named Amrita and a son named Amit. Amrita Puri has made a name for herself as a prominent Bollywood actor, further adding to the family’s list of achievements.