AXIS BANK APPOINTS MALAVIKA R. HARITA AS ADDITIONAL INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR

Axis Bank appoints Malavika R. Harita as Additional Independent Director for a 4-year term, effective Dec 18, 2025, subject to shareholder approval. With 43+ years of marketing and entrepreneurship experience, she brings strategic brand leadership and governance expertise to strengthen the bank’s focus on value creation and stakeholder trust.

Axis Bank has announced the appointment of Malavika R. Harita as an Additional Independent Director, effective December 18, 2025, subject to shareholder approval. This appointment marks a significant milestone for the bank, as Harita brings over 43 years of experience in marketing, communication, and entrepreneurship to the table.

Harita’s impressive career spans multiple domains, including her tenure as CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi Focus in India, where she led the agency for 25 years, managing a diverse portfolio of clients across B2B, B2C, B2E, and healthcare sectors. Her expertise in strategic brand leadership and governance is expected to strengthen Axis Bank’s focus on long-term value creation and stakeholder trust.

In addition to her role at Saatchi & Saatchi, Harita has established herself as a prominent figure in the Indian business landscape. She founded Brand Circle, her consulting firm, and has played an active role in the startup ecosystem as a resident mentor at NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore. Her commitment to leadership development, education, and innovation is evident in her various board and governance roles, including Chairperson of the Atal Innovation Mission at IIM Visakhapatnam, Board of Governors at Indian Institute of Management Bangalore and IIM Visakhapatnam, and the Governing Council of Mount Carmel College.

Harita’s appointment is a testament to Axis Bank’s commitment to diversity and expertise on its board. Her extensive experience in marketing, communication, and entrepreneurship will undoubtedly bring a fresh perspective to the bank’s strategic decision-making process.

As an independent director, Harita will play a crucial role in guiding Axis Bank’s growth strategy and ensuring the bank’s continued success. Her appointment is subject to shareholder approval, and her term is expected to last for four years, concluding on December 17, 2029.