RBS India Appoints Punit Sood as its Head

RBS India, the technology and operations hub of the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), appoints Punit Sood as the Head of RBS India. With close to three decades of rich experience in Fortune 100 companies, Punit is widely recognised for his transformation and enterprise leadership in the global financial services industry. He has led organisations to success in complex global environments by driving transformation programs, building capability, and nurturing talent. Prior to joining RBS, Punit was the CIO of JPMorgan. He has also held key positions at Citibank, Mphasis, and GE Capital Services. Earlier in RBS, he decorated the role of Head of Technology-India, through which he shaped the company’s Technology business to function as its centre of excellence. In his current role, Punit will build the organisation’s strategic capabilities, while supporting the Bank to achieve its goals.

Commenting on Punit's appointment, Simon McNamara, Chief Administrative Officer,

I am extremely pleased to take up the mantle and look forward to working with our exceptional talent pool to build greater value for our customers, colleagues, and communities.

RBS says, “I’m really pleased to have Punit return to RBS to lead our India Operations. Punit understands the vital contribution that India makes to the Bank and, as we enter a new phase of innovation and transformation, Punit is very well positioned to transform our capabilities in the region for a greater strategic impact.” “It is encouraging to see the progress RBS India has made over the years. It has evolved to become more integral to the Bank and has firmly established itself as an employer of choice in the region. I am extremely pleased to take up the mantle and look forward to working with our exceptional talent pool to build greater value for our customers, colleagues, and communities,” proclaims Punit.

UK-based RBS provides a wide range of products and services to personal, commercial and large corporate, and institutional customers through its two main subsidiaries, The Royal Bank of Scotland and NatWest, as well as through other well-known brands, including Ulster Bank and Coutts.