CHANDRA SHEKHAR GHOSH

THE S OCI ALI S T B ANKER

Chandra Shekhar Ghosh, (born in August 8, 1960 at

Bishalgarh in Tripura, India) is the Founder, MD & CEO
of Bandhan Bank. He has been one of the foremost
proponents of financial inclusion in India. He has more
than 30 years of experience in the microfinance and
development terrain.
Ghosh’s larger vision is to drive India’s Human
Development Index, in a meaningful, sustainable way.
For this, he draws his motivation from his team.
“Together we can move mountains,” he says.
Considering what they have achieved already, Ghosh
and his team will be the ones to watch.
 
LEARNINGS FROM GHOSH
 He has no degree in Finance or Management. But that will not stop Chandra Shekhar Ghosh
from transforming his successful microfinance company BANDHAN FINANCIAL
SERVICES, into a full fledged Bank.
“Life is full of hurdles, You have to Jump to be in order..”

 He had played a major role in WOMEN EMPOWERMENT. Bandhan bank microfinance has
enhanced women empowerment through women entrepreneurship in Gorakhpur region and all
over the country.
“She has overcome everything what was meant to destroy her.”
 From selling milk to creating a Rs 30000 crore bank.
“Be a leader who is driven by purpose but not by power”

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 MANAGEMENT
MANTRA’S FROM GHOSH
 He describes his management style as inclusive and participative… because
he involve his employees in decision making.

 Socialising with colleagues outside work is the best team building exercise
possible.

 Never hold on past failures, Learn from them and move on…