Former HDFC Bank chief Aditya Puri joins Deloitte as senior adviser

Former Managing Director & CEO of HDFC Bank Aditya Puri

Former managing director and CEO of HDFC Bank Aditya Puri joined Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP as senior adviser on October 4.

“At Deloitte, I see an opportunity to work with talented professionals having reach and expertise across industries. As businesses and industries transform and thrive, we must ensure that everyone in India and especially the underserved communities have access to affordable credit and healthcare solutions. Deloitte, the world’s largest professional services firm, is known for its commitment to purpose and innovation and I am glad to join this force of change,” Puri said.

Puri would leverage his expertise and experience to help drive a tech-enabled transformation in the financial services sector and champion initiatives aimed at boosting financial inclusion across India, Deloitte said in a statement.

Puri was appointed CEO of HDFC Bank in 1994 and retired after 26 years of service.

Deloitte South Asia CEO Romal Shetty described Puri as a visionary leader and an asset to the business world. "His industry insights and experience in creating a world-class institution, will be invaluable in our mission to drive transformative change across industries. Personally, I am excited to see Mr. Puri continuing his passion to devise innovative solutions and strategies that will enhance financial and healthcare accessibility for all,” he said.

In June, Deloitte announced the appointment of Manoj Kohli, former CEO of Bharati Airtel and Softbank India, as senior adviser.