Sanjay Agarwal — CEO
I believe that the magic ingredient to build both business and life is finding your passion and following it with unwavering dedication. While I am unsure if the theory of reincarnation is true, I firmly believe we all have one precious life, and everyone deserves to live their best one. My passion is to inspire and energize everyone to achieve their dreams. When I founded AU Financiers 30 years ago, I seized an incredible opportunity to decode India’s remote and often ignored areas, providing much-needed credit to these regions. A significant transformation occurred in 2017 when AU Financiers evolved into AU Small Finance Bank. This evolution strengthened our reach and capability, enabling us to ignite belief and unlock the potential of everyone connected with us, thereby making a profound impact on a vast number of people. Coming from a humble background in Jaipur, if someone had told me that we would build the largest small finance bank in India, serving over 1.25 Cr+ customers and employing 59,000+ people across 2,726 touchpoints in 21 states and 4 union territories, I would have found it hard to believe. Yet here we are, because I dared to dream and followed my passion. The results speak for themselves. The journey has been a rollercoaster, with its fair share of opportunities and challenges. Each twist and turn has taught me valuable lessons, and I am passionate about sharing these experiences. My aim is to guide and support others in their journeys, helping them to avoid the pitfalls I encountered and to seize the opportunities that come their way. Let’s connect and create a future where everyone can live their best life.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech leader with extensive experience in banking operations and strategic growth.
Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Experience: 30 yrs 2 mos
Skills
- Banking
- Leadership
- Finance
- Corporate Governance
Career Highlights
- Founded India's largest small finance bank.
- Pioneered digital banking innovations.
- Successfully led a major IPO.
Work Experience
AU SMALL FINANCE BANK
MD & CEO (30 yrs 2 mos)
Education
Chartered Accountant at The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India