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Shikha Sharma

Axis Bank · India

Shikha Sharma is the chief executive officer of Axis Bank. Sharma is based in India. Earlier roles include positions at Axis Bank. Sharma was born in 1958 in India and educated at Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad and Lady Shri Ram College for Women.

Shikha Sharma is an Indian economist and banker. She was the managing director and CEO of Axis Bank from 2009 to 2018. She also worked for nearly thirty years at the ICICI Group, across its bank and insurance companies.

Recent developments

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Recent coverage has documented Shikha Sharma's departure from Axis Bank as chief executive in late 2018, with reports at the time highlighting challenges including bad loans and information security issues that occurred during her tenure. Following the exit, coverage shows Sharma moved into advisory roles, including positions with KKR and Google Pay.

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Born
November 19, 1958 · India
Citizenship
India
Education
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, Lady Shri Ram College for Women

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Shikha Sharma: FAQ

Where did Shikha Sharma work previously?
Earlier roles include Axis Bank (CEO, until 2018).
Where was Shikha Sharma educated?
Shikha Sharma studied at Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, Lady Shri Ram College for Women.