Indian private sector lender Federal Bank Limited announced the appointment of Elias George as Additional Director (Independent) on the company’s Board, with effect from September 5, 2023.
According to the Bank’s exchange filing, “we would like to inform you that based on the recommendations of the Nomination, Remuneration, Ethics and Compensation Committee, the Board of Directors at its meeting held today i.e., Tuesday, September 05, 2023, has approved the appointment of Mr. Elias George (DIN: 00204510), as an Additional Director (Independent), on the Board of the Bank, for a period of five years with effect from September 05, 2023, subject to approval of shareholders.”
Elias George has a bachelor’s degree of Technology in Naval Architecture and Ship Building, University of Kochi, Post Graduate Diploma in Public Administration with specialization in International Economic Relations from the Institute International Administration Publique (IIAP), Paris and assorted short-term Management Development courses in India and the U.S., including the Harvard Kennedy School of Government.
He completed his career in the Indian Administrative Service, serving both in various Union Ministries, as well as in the State of Kerala, focusing particularly on infrastructure creation and financing, and running public utilities. After retiring from the IAS, he served in the consulting firm KPMG as a senior partner, heading their vertical handling Infrastructure, Government, and Healthcare, overseeing the work of more than 1000 consultants.
Elias George was the Additional Chief Secretary to the Government of Kerala, CEO of the Kochi Metro Rail project and Chairman of the Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority.
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