Punjab National Bank Continues Senior Management Restructuring with Additional Changes
Punjab National Bank has implemented a phased senior management restructuring, with the latest changes affecting 4 officials including reassignments of Sanjay Gupta and Rajesh Prasad in operational divisions, and zonal management changes for P Mahendar and Priyankar Pandey. This follows an earlier comprehensive restructuring of 11 officials, demonstrating the bank's commitment to organizational optimization.

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Punjab National Bank has announced additional changes in its senior management structure, involving 4 more officials following its earlier comprehensive restructuring. The latest changes, communicated through a regulatory filing under SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, took effect from April 4, 2026.
Latest Management Changes - April 4, 2026
The bank has announced further adjustments to its senior leadership structure, focusing on operational divisions and zonal management positions. These changes complement the earlier restructuring that affected 11 officials.
| Official | Previous Assignment | New Assignment | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanjay Gupta | CGM, Operations (ADC & Recon and Data Privacy & Management) | CGM, Data Privacy & Management Division | 34 years |
| Rajesh Prasad | CGM, Operations (General Banking Division and Customer Care Centre) | CGM, Operation Division (General Banking Division, Customer Care Centre, ADC & Recon) | 23 years |
| P Mahendar | Zonal Manager, Zonal Office Chennai | General Manager, Zonal Office Chennai (OSD) | 36 years |
| Priyankar Pandey | Zonal Manager GM, Zonal Office, Jaipur | General Manager, Zonal Office, Jaipur | 32 years |
Earlier Comprehensive Restructuring - April 1, 2026
The bank had previously announced significant changes involving 11 officials across various head office divisions and zonal offices, effective from April 1, 2026.
Key Head Office Restructuring
The initial restructuring focused on head office divisions, with several Chief General Manager positions being reorganized to enhance operational efficiency.
| Official | Previous Assignment | New Assignment | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firoz Hasnain | CGM, MSME & MCC Division | CGM, MSME, MCC & Mid Corporate & Retail | 32 years |
| Sunil Kumar Goyal | CGM, DBTD | CGM, Data Analytics & Strategic Innovation | 40 years |
| Sanjay Gupta | CGM, Inspection Audit Division | CGM, Operations (ADC & Recon and Data Privacy & Management) | 34 years |
| Rajesh Prasad | CGM, General Banking Division | CGM, Operations (General Banking Division and Customer Care Centre) | 23 years |
Strategic Zonal Appointments
Significant changes were implemented at the zonal level, with experienced professionals being repositioned across key commercial centers.
| Zone | New Zonal Manager | Previous Role | Qualifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | Rajesh Bhowmick | Zonal Manager - CGM, Jaipur | B.Sc., MBA, CAIIB, 29 years |
| Chandigarh | Ashish Kumar Chaturvedi | Zonal Manager - CGM, Raipur | M.Sc. (Mathematics), 34 years |
| Jaipur | Surindar Pal Singh | CGM, BA & RM Division | B.Sc., MBA (Marketing), CAIIB, 23 years |
Professional Expertise and Qualifications
The appointed officials in both phases bring diverse educational backgrounds and extensive banking experience. The leadership team includes professionals with advanced qualifications including M.Tech, PhD in Management, MBA, and specialized certifications like CAIIB and Financial Risk Manager (FRM).
The continued restructuring demonstrates Punjab National Bank's commitment to optimizing its organizational structure while ensuring appropriate succession planning and operational excellence across its network. These changes are expected to enhance divisional coordination and strengthen the bank's strategic capabilities in key business areas.
Historical Stock Returns for Punjab National Bank
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.49% | +3.56% | +2.82% | -2.55% | +12.09% | +238.26% |
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