M&M Financial Services CBO Sandeep Mandrekar Resigns, Four Officials Promoted
Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services announced significant senior management changes with Chief Business Officer-Wheels Sandeep Mandrekar resigning after 13+ years to pursue personal interests, transitioning to consultancy role. Four experienced officials have been designated as new Senior Management Personnel effective April 25, 2026, including heads for Collections, Car Loans, Swaraj Division, and Farm Division.

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Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Limited announced significant changes in its senior management structure following a Board meeting held on 24th April 2026. The company filed regulatory intimations under SEBI Listing Regulations regarding the cessation of Mr. Sandeep Mandrekar as Chief Business Officer-Wheels and the designation of four new Senior Management Personnel.
Chief Business Officer Resignation
Mr. Sandeep Mandrekar resigned from his position as Chief Business Officer-Wheels and Senior Management Personnel effective 24th April 2026. According to his resignation letter dated 1st December 2025, Mandrekar cited personal and professional interests outside full-time employment as the reason for his departure after a tenure of over 13 years with the company since its inception.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Mr. Sandeep Mandrekar |
| Position | Chief Business Officer-Wheels |
| Cessation Date | 24th April 2026 (end of day) |
| Tenure | 13+ years |
| Transition Role | Part-time consultant from 27th April 2026 |
As per the mutual agreement, Mandrekar will continue his association with the company as a part-time consultant effective 27th April 2026, providing services related to the growth and development of the Wheels business, including capability building and mentoring leaders.
New Senior Management Appointments
Consequent to Mandrekar's cessation, four officials have been designated as Senior Management Personnel effective 25th April 2026. Their new or expanded roles will be effective from 1st May 2026.
| Name | New Role | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Shantanu Padhye | Head - Collections | 34 years across automobile & financial services |
| Mr. Nitesh Rawal | Business Head – New and Used Cars Loans and Commercial Vehicle Loans | 25+ years in financial services |
| Mr. Chanpreet Singh | Business Head – Swaraj Division | 20+ years in banking and NBFC |
| Mr. Pravin Kulkarni | Business Head – Farm Division | 23+ years across Banks/NBFC and Credit Bureau |
Professional Backgrounds
Mr. Shantanu Padhye brings 34 years of experience across automobile and financial services sectors, having previously worked with Mahindra & Mahindra Limited and Tata Motors. Mr. Nitesh Rawal, with over 25 years in financial services, currently heads the Car Loans business and has spearheaded multiple strategic transformation projects focusing on customer experience, asset quality optimization, and process digitization.
Mr. Chanpreet Singh possesses over 20 years of banking and NBFC experience with extensive exposure to rural and semi-urban banking. He has successfully managed large portfolios and led transformations of geographically dispersed teams with strong P&L management experience. Mr. Pravin Kulkarni has 23+ years of experience across Banks, NBFCs, and Credit Bureau, having led various rural banking products and financial inclusion initiatives.
Board Meeting Outcomes
The Board meeting, which concluded at 5:35 p.m. IST on 24th April 2026, also addressed other significant matters including the approval of increased borrowing limits from Rs. 1,50,000 crore to Rs. 1,75,000 crore and the appointment of Mr. Krishna Kumar Sukumaran Nair as Additional Director representing Life Insurance Corporation of India.
The company has uploaded the regulatory filing on its website at mahindrafinance.com under investor relations. The 36th Annual General Meeting is scheduled for 21st July 2026, where shareholders will seek approval for various matters including the increased borrowing limits and director appointments.
Historical Stock Returns for M&M Financial Services
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.89% | -0.98% | +0.46% | -1.27% | +12.11% | +69.13% |
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