Vastu Housing appoints global banker on its board

Multiples-backed Vastu Housing Finance Corporation, one of the country’s leading digital first home financiers appointed appointed Vishu Ramachandran on its board as an independent director, it said in a release.

Ramachandran has around 35 years of experience serving across the globe in the domain of retail banking, risk management, operations, digital transformations, strategy, and corporate finance.

He has worked for more than 35 years at Standard Chartered Bank in significant leadership roles and has been at the forefront of building the bank’s franchise across Asia, the Middle East, and the African region, the company said.

He is currently serving as a Non-Executive Board Member, Chairman of Board Risk Committee, Member of Audit Committee at Standard Chartered Bank Singapore Ltd. (SCBSL).

“India's financial services industry is transforming at a rapid pace across many dimensions," said Ramachandran.

"I see incredible opportunities for Vastu in this emerging world."

Ramachandran is a chartered accountant and a graduate in economics and statistics from the University of Mumbai.