Sridhar Nagarajan
Sridhar Nagarajan brings a distinguished 30-year career to his role as Regional CEO, Asia, Middle East and Africa (AMEA) for IQ-EQ, with a proven track record in strategic leadership, financial acumen, and transformative management.
Since joining IQ-EQ as Regional Managing Director in 2019, Sridhar has been instrumental in the success of the Africa, India & Middle East (AIME) region. Even prior to IQ-EQ, Sridhar had established himself as a visionary leader and a turnaround expert. Previously serving in prominent roles at Standard Chartered Bank, Sridhar played a pivotal role in the financial sector, notably overseeing the successful merger and turnaround of two state-owned banks, culminating in the establishment of Maubank Ltd.
Sridhar’s contributions extend beyond corporate realms, with active involvement in industry bodies such as Mauritius Finance, where he is a founding member and board member. Additionally, he chaired committees focused on SME development, international banking, and corporate governance, reflecting his commitment to industry advancement and ethical practices.
A strong advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), Sridhar leads the DEI Sub-committee of the National Committee on Corporate Governance. As a people-centric leader, Sridhar has championed the development of diverse and high-performing teams, fostering an environment of innovation aligned with best practices.
Sridhar holds an MBA in Finance & Marketing and a degree in Engineering.
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