BANKER BY CHANCE, LEADER BY CHOICE

Category Biographies & Memoirs
Format Hardback
Imprint Rupa
Price 595

ISBN: 978-93-5702-930-8
Pages: 232 pages
Date: 5th February 2024

ABOUT THIS BOOK

An insightful and important account of what it takes to succeed in the world of banking

Shiv B. Singh, a career banker, built his professional life on timeless principles: ethical behaviour, participative leadership, objective and transparent management, customer centricity and risk- and reward-based business approach with a focus on continuity and change. Banker by Chance, Leader by Choice is the story of his phenomenal rise as a banker—from being a junior-level officer at a public sector bank to becoming its Chief General Manager. Recently, he has transitioned to the position of Executive Director at a public sector bank. This book encapsulates his transformative journey, illustrating how he managed the metamorphosis by proactively riding the wave of change and turning around the bank in a short span of time.

This book offers enduring lessons for aspiring business leaders aiming to leave a lasting impact in their fields.

AUTHOR OF THE BOOK

Shiv B. Singh is a banking professional and has served over three decades in various capacities in the regional, national and international arena of banking. Currently the Executive Director of a public sector bank, he is credited with successfully steering a major regional rural bank through an amalgamation, followed by a quick and successful turnaround when he was its chairman. His areas of interest are treasury management, foreign exchange, priority sector lending, financial inclusion, planning and human resources.

Mr Singh has published nearly 50 articles and participated in seminars and conferences all over the world. He is also a visiting faculty at various apex training institutes of the banking industry.