Ms. Ashima Bhat

Ms. Ashima Bhat is Group Head – Virtual Relationship, Virtual Care, Virtual Sales Channels, BEU and Infrastructure functions at HDFC Bank. In her current role, she is responsible for enhancing the Bank’s ability to provide relationship management services to a wide customer base, through virtual means.

Prior to this Ms. Bhat headed Bank's Business Finance & Strategy, ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) and CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility), Infrastructure and Administration function. She led the team that created the Bank's roadmap for ESG initiatives and drove its implementation. In the role as CSR Head, she was instrumental in bringing a wide awareness of the CSR done by the Bank. HDFC Bank has so far impacted the lives of over 99 million Indians as of June 30, 2023. Under its CSR umbrella 'Parivartan', the Bank undertakes impactful projects across India in the focus areas of Education, Sanitation, and Skill Development, among others.

Ashima has been with the Bank since its inception in 1994 and has been an integral part of its growth story. In her 29 years long journey with the Bank, she has donned multiple hats. In her earlier roles, she was the head of Emerging Corporates Group, Infrastructure Finance and Healthcare. Prior to this, she led Supply Chain Management and Corporate Banking - West.