Niva Bupa Appoints Sridhar Srinivasan as Independent Director

11 Apr 2025 CW Team

Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company Limited has announced the appointment of Sridhar Srinivasan as an Independent Director on its Board, effective April 10, 2025. The appointment, approved by the Board based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, is for a period of five consecutive years and is subject to shareholder approval.

Srinivasan brings over three decades of leadership experience in financial services, having worked across Asia, Africa, and Europe. A Chartered Accountant and Delhi University alumnus, he has held key executive roles in a major global bank and is currently associated with a leading strategy consulting firm, advising top-tier organizations on management strategy, risk, and digital transformation.

Currently based in Mumbai, Srinivasan also serves as a non-executive board director and chairman for various corporations and startups in India and abroad. He is also active as an angel investor and mentor, particularly in the domains of innovation and social impact, with a strong commitment to education and healthcare initiatives for the underprivileged.

The company confirmed that Srinivasan is not related to any other directors and has not been debarred by SEBI or any other regulatory authority from holding the office of director.

This appointment is part of Niva Bupa's ongoing efforts to strengthen its governance framework and strategic oversight.

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