Ashwani Kumar has taken over as Chairman and Managing Director of Dena Bank.
The Finance Ministry had notified his appointment in November 2012.
The notification said that Kumar’s appointment is for a period of five years from the date of taking charge of the post on or after January 1, 2013, or till the date of his attaining the age of superannuation or until further orders, whichever is earliest.
Prior to joining Dena Bank, he was the Executive Director of Corporation Bank since December 1, 2010.
He started his banking career as a probationary officer with Allahabad Bank in 1981.