SBI Funds Management Appoints Manish Mehta as Chief Business Officer
SBI Funds Management Taps Manish Mehta as Chief Business Officer to Drive Growth
Key Highlights
SBI Funds Management appoints Manish Mehta as Chief Business Officer, effective August 5, 2026. Leveraging 30 years of BFSI experience, Mehta will drive growth in marketing, digital transformation, and customer acquisition.
SBI Funds Management has appointed Manish Mehta as its Chief Business Officer, a strategic move effective August 5, 2026. This decision aims to significantly enhance the company’s business development and strategic partnerships.
Mehta brings over three decades of extensive experience within the banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sector. His new role will specifically target driving growth in critical areas for the firm.
Strategic Growth Focus
- Marketing
- Digital transformation
- Customer acquisition
The company’s Board of Directors approved this appointment on August 5, 2026, following a recommendation from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. This action aligns with Regulation 30 read with Schedule III of the Securities and Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Mehta’s professional trajectory includes significant leadership positions across the financial industry. His varied experience is a clear through-line to his current strategic appointment.
Mehta’s Extensive Leadership Background
- Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Cap Investment Managers Private Limited (September 2025 to August 2026)
- Joint President and Head of , Marketing, and Digital Business at Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company Limited (November 2014 to August 2025)
- President and CEO at Kotak Mahindra Inc. (September 2012 to November 2014)
- Head Sales at AIG Investments India
- Head Sales at Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company Limited (earlier tenure)
This deep experience is expected to consolidate sales and marketing functions within SBI Funds Management. Furthermore, it will influence the firm’s approach to strategic partnerships and digital business initiatives, signaling a focused push for market expansion.