Aditya Puri, veteran banker and former managing director and CEO of HDFC Bank, has joined Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP (Deloitte) as a senior adviser.
“Puri will leverage his unparalleled expertise and experience to help Deloitte drive transformation across industries,” Deloitte said in a statement on Wednesday.
“He also has a personal vision to champion initiatives aimed at boosting affordable healthcare and financial inclusion across India,” it said.
Puri was the founding CEO of HDFC Bank. He was appointed as CEO in 1994 and retired after 26 years of service.
Puri said, “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 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.”
PTI
