Pawan Arora

Pawan Arora is a seasoned banking professional with extensive experience in commercial and wholesale banking, particularly in the SME sector. Currently serving as Sr. Vice President and Sr. Regional Business Manager at Kotak Mahindra Bank since April 2017, Pawan oversees the SME portfolio across Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. Previous roles include Director of Commercial and Wholesale Banking at IDFC Bank, and various leadership positions at Citibank India, where responsibilities spanned team management and business growth across multiple regions. Pawan's career began at BOB Housing Finance and IDBI Bank, focusing on mortgage and retail asset management. Educational qualifications include an MBA in Finance and a CTM in Forex & Risk Management.