K. Venkata Rao (KV) joined SHARE Microfin as the MD & CEO of the company.
Prior to SHARE, KV built up 35 years of experience in banking and financial services sector with institutions like IndusInd Bank, Bharat Financial Inclusion Limited (BFIL) (previously SKS), Standard Chartered Bank, TVS Sundaram group, Esanda Finanz (subsidiary of ANZ Grindlays Bank), Nagarjuna Investment Trust, BlueDart etc., he has a proven track record in Operational designing & management and developing strategies that bring innovation, growth, and transformation.
His last assignment was with IndusInd Bank as an advisor, advising the bank on the revamp of Microfinance operational processes during December 2021 till March 2023.
Mr. Rajender Mohan Malla
Independent Director
Experience in Banking and NBFC sector, Former Chairman and Managing Director of SIDBI and IDBI Bank. He has rich experience of working with both national and International Development Organizations like World Bank, ADB, KFW, and DFID etc.
He was member of various committees set up by GOI, SEBI and was also on the governing boards of MDI, EDII, and IBA etc. He was awarded with "Outstanding CEO of the year 2009" from ADFI, Asia & Pacific and "Microfinance India Contribution to the Sector 2012" Award.
Mr. Verghese Kurudamannil Jacob
Non-Executive Director
Verghese K Jacob is an Electronics Engineer, with an MBA in Marketing and Finance from XLRI, Jamshedpur (BM 1979).
Verghese has over 45 years of corporate and social sector experience. He worked for over 20 years for the Godrej&Boyce group of companies, handling multifunctional assignments such as Head of Marketing of Industrial Products, Head of Machine tools division, Group Vice President (HRD) and CEO of a Joint Venture.
After quitting active corporate life in the late nineties, Verghese has served the social sector, running and guiding many charitable Foundations and social enterprises. Verghese is still part of few corporates, as Director and CSR Mentor. Verghese has served as member of several CII National Councils such as HR, Quality, CSR and NGO forums.
As the Chief Integrator of Byrraju Foundation for over a decade, Verghese spearheads one of India’s largest NGOs focused on rural transformation. Byrraju Foundation has adopted 200 villages and runs several programs, impacting over two million people. Byrraju Foundation were actively involved in incubating 108 and 104, which have scaled across the country, as successful PPP Models.
Verghese actively supports many other social causes and organizations across India. He is the Founder Trustee of Care for Your Kidney Foundation and FCBS, focusing on Science Education. He also mentors’ foundations in other domains such as Mental Health, Disability, Microfinance and Geriatric care. Verghese played a key role in Rebuild Kerala Mission, mobilizing resources, rehabilitation and building new houses.
Verghese’s mission in life is to enable Indian social sector to increase their impact significantly with least resources, by adopting the latest management and technology innovations. Verghese is a Six Sigma Master Black Belt. He was awarded the Tech Laureate award in 2008 by Computerworld, USA, at Washington DC. Verghese serves on the Board of Advisors of CGEIL, the flagship inclusive program of XLRI.
Verghese’s other passions are tennis and bridge and has played both games at the national level. He has survived many health crises and still leads a very active life. His motto is "Never say die, till you really die".
Ms. Sucharita
Non-Executive Director
She has over 18 years of experience. Associated with SHARE since 2006 and served as an Executive Director during 2021 until July 2024.
Her area of expertise includes Management and Strategy, Marketing, IT innovation, Finance, Investment, Treasury Management, and Financial Services.
She is instrumental in the turnaround of the company and in establishing partnerships with leading banks & FIs. She is enlisted in the National Dean’s list and Chancellor’s list.
She is instrumental in getting the company onboarded with the CGAP digitalization project.
She has attended workshops and seminars by prestigious institutions like Harvard Business School, ACCION, WWB, EDA Rural Systems, CGAP and the RBI.
Mr. K. Prahlada Rao
Independent Director
43 years of experience in fields of audit, taxation, finance & accounts, preparing accounting manuals etc. Currently working at K Prahlada Rao & Co.
A chartered accountant by profession. Handled statutory, concurrent, transaction audits of various Companies.
Mr. Suresh Kishinchand Khatanhar
Independent Director
Successful track record of 4 decades in Commercial Banking viz. Retail Banking, Priority Sector lending including MFI & Securitization, Corporate Banking, Infrastructure Finance, Project Finance, International Banking, Treasury Management & Relationship Management, CMS Business, Digital Banking, Risk Management, Audit functions, Compliance, Remedial Management, Credit monitoring.
He was a former Deputy Managing Director of IDBI Bank Ltd, since January 2020 to January 2024.
Also, he was Chairman of IDBI Intech Ltd, Chairman on Board of IDBI MF Trustee Company Ltd. and acted as Trustee at Board of Trustee of the Stressed Asset Stabilisation Fund.
Mr. Bala Chandran Srinivasan
Independent Director
Bala Chandran Srinivasan is a seasoned professional with over 35 years of distinguished service in the central government, public sector enterprises, and corporate leadership. His tenure includes roles such as Additional Member at the Ministry of Railways, Managing Director, Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC), and board memberships across prominent organizations, including ONGC, Container Corporation of India, and Bharat Financial Inclusion Limited.
He played a key role in securing large-scale funding from institutions like the World Bank, ADB, and KfW Germany. Bala Chandran has been instrumental in policy formation, investment planning, and corporate governance, chairing key committees and spearheading transformational projects in railways, petrochemicals, and renewable energy. His expertise spans capital expenditure planning, financial resource mobilization, and operational excellence, making him a trusted leader in strategic decision-making at the highest levels.
