Board of Directors
Dr. Dheer Singh – Dr. Singh, a Ph.D. in Food Technology from Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar, has been associated with various institutions of repute viz. G.B.P.U.Agri. & Tech., Pantnagar and Bundelkhand University, Jhansi etc. during his career of more than three decades. Besides teaching, research and extension work, Dr. Singh is prominently active in research guiding and training programmes for students and officers, subject matter specialists and others. He has also published many books and research papers in the field of his expertise. Dr. Singh’s association with the Bank will definitely be fruitful addition to accomplish the vision of Vinayak Bank. Dr. Singh is associated with the company with effect from 29th July, 2019.
Mr. G.N. Gupta – Mr. Gupta is a Chartered Accountant with more than two decades of experience. He possesses much knowledge and expertise in the field of finance, taxation and law related matters. His strength lies in strategic financial planning, developing relationships, promoting the brand, building the team and developing national as well as international relationships. He is an established industrialist with diverse knowledge in various sectors including IT/ITES/BPO/ Renewable Energy and a renowned Social Reformer having strong bonding with rural masses. He has been at the core driving force in setting up of the Vinayak Bank in the year 1996. He has been associated with many renowned Socio –economic growth related projects viz. Virtual University, “Light to Every Home” and “E-Shiksha” in his kitty. He was recently awarded with “Bharat Gaurav Award” in Rajasthan for contribution in the development of the rural masses.
Mr. Ram Jiwan Gupta – Mr. Gupta is a renowned Advocate with more than four decades of experience. He act as the Chairman to the eminent Board. He has done commendable contribution in mentoring the Board and is actively involved in the restoration of licence of the Bank.
Mr. Pawan Kumar Agrawal – Mr. Agrawal, holding masters in commerce and an associate member of The Indian Institute of Bankers, has served in UCO Bank during his career of more than three decades. During his services he has gained rich experience in the field of banking operations, management and administration together various appreciation for his excellence in services. His active participation and guidance shall be commendable to accomplish better transparency and reliability. Mr. Agrawal is associated with the company with effect from 30th January, 2021.
Ms. Shikha Bharadwaj – Ms. Shikha Bharadwaj joined the Board of the Company in March 2022 in professional capacity. She holds a master degree in computer application. She has over 12 years of professional experience in strategy building, technology implementation & up gradation, business development at large and fast growing business across the globe. She is also associated with Headtree INC as global CEO and prior to that she was associated as business analyst & product manager with various renowned brands such as JAVA, Hybris, Oracle Apps, Fino one, Vodafone, Barclays etc. Her addition on the Board of Directors of the Company will definitely bring expertise for technology up gradation and business development in line with digitization era.