Atul Kumar Goel Friday assumed charge as Managing Director and CEO of UCO Bank.

Goel takes over from R K Takkar who completed his three-year tenure on November 1, 2018.

Goel, who holds a Bachelor degree in Commerce, is considered one of the youngest and dynamic executives in the banking industry, UCO Bank said in a statement.

He started his carrier as Chartered Accountant in Allahabad Bank in 1992 and worked various segments including corporate credit, foreign exchange and treasury, it said.

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