Raghavan Seetharaman

Dr. Raghavan Seetharaman is the Group CEO of Doha Bank (DSM:DHBK).[1][2] Set up in 1978, Doha Bank is one of the largest commercial banks in Qatar.[3][4] In 2015, business magazine Forbes ranked Seetharaman 6th in the Forbes’ Top Indian Leaders in the Arab World 2015 list.[5]

Early life and education

Dr. Seetharaman was born and raised in India. He is a Chartered Accountant and holds certificate in IT systems and Corporate Management, whilst being a Gold medallist in his graduation Bachelor of Commerce from University of Madras.[6]

He is recipient of multiple doctorates from leading universities of the world, including

Career

Seetharaman started his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), one of the four largest professional services networks. In 2002, he became Deputy CEO for Doha Bank. Seetharaman was named CEO in September 2007.[12] Since then, he has overseen the bank’s expansion from its base in Qatar to the UAE, India,[13] Singapore and China, among others.[14][15][16]

Major awards and honors

Seetharaman has consistently received awards for his contributions in the banking industry.[17][18] He was personally awarded the 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award by Indian Ministry of External Affairs,[19] 2010 International Indian of the Year Award from Indian Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, 2011 Kalaimamani Award from Tamil Nadu State Government and The Phenomenal Banker Achievers Excellence Award from the President of Mauritius among others.[20]

  • 2017- The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award 2017 for Business Management. (PBSA) is the highest honour conferred on overseas Indians. PBSA is conferred by the Hon’ble President of India.[21]
  • 2016- Green Economy Visionary Award for his contribution in environment-friendly activities and thereby promoting green economy for nearly two decades.
  • 2015- Lifetime Achievement Award at the Banker Middle East Awards[22]
  • 2014- ABLF Business Economist Award at the Asia Business Leadership Forum[23]
  • 2014- Gold Stevie Award for Executive of the Year at the Stevie Awards[24]
  • 2012- Doctor of Civil Laws of Honoris Causa, European University[25]
  • 2012- Honorary Degree, Doctor of Laws, Washington College[26]
  • 2011- CEO of the Year in Middle East at the EMEA Finance Awards[27]

References

  1. ↑ "India's macroeconomic fundamentals strong, says Doha Bank CEO R Seetharaman". The Economic Times. 6 August 2015. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
  2. ↑ "Ample opportunities for Indian SMEs in Qatar: R Seetharaman, CEO, Doha Bank". The Economic Times. 15 July 2015. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
  3. ↑ "Doha Bank looking at setting up subsidiary in India". The Economic Times. 10 July 2015. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
  4. ↑ "Doha Bank CEO on Business Outlook, China Strategy". Bloomberg. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
  5. ↑ "Raghavan Seetharaman". Forbes. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
  6. ↑ Pranay Gupte (11 May 2007). "Man of Action". Forbes. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
  7. ↑ "Doha Bank, Dr. R. Seetharaman, European University". businesswireindia.com. Retrieved 2017-11-19.
  8. ↑ "R Seetharaman conferred PhD in Green Banking - The Peninsula Qatar". thepeninsulaqatar.com. Retrieved 2017-11-19.
  9. ↑ "Business ethics from the Middle East". www.washcoll.edu. Retrieved 2017-11-19.
  10. ↑ "Doha Bank, Dr. R. Seetharaman, European University". businesswireindia.com. Retrieved 2017-11-19.
  11. ↑ "Seetharaman honoured
    with doctorate degree
    by Lebanon university"    . Al-Watan. Retrieved 2017-11-19.
  12. ↑ "Raghavan Seetharaman". Bloomberg. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
  13. ↑ Malvika Joshi (30 August 2011). "Q&A: R Seetharaman, CEO, Doha Bank". Business Standard. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
  14. ↑ "Qatar-India ties strategic, special, says Seetharaman". Gulf Times. 25 March 2015. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
  15. ↑ "Greek crisis will impact global economy: Doha Bank CEO R Seetharaman". The Economic Times. 3 July 2015. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
  16. ↑ "Doha Bank CEO Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award at Banker Middle East Awards". Doha Bank. 1 June 2015. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
  17. ↑ Dr. R. Seetharaman.
  18. ↑ "Doha Bank CEO honored at Dubai Global Convention". Gulf Times. 21 April 2015. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
  19. ↑ "Indian banker Dr R Seetharaman honoured with lifetime achievement award in UAE". The Economic Times. 4 June 2015. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
  20. ↑ "CEO of Doha Bank and EU Alumnus Talks to TEDx". European University. 3 November 2014. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
  21. ↑ http://www.mea.gov.in/press-releases.htm?dtl/27911/Pravasi_Bharatiya_Samman_Awards2017
  22. ↑ "Doha Bank CEO honoured". Khaleej Times. 7 June 2015. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
  23. ↑ "ABLF Business Economist Award". ABLF Award. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
  24. ↑ "2014 Management Awards Category Stevie® Award Winners". Stevie Awards. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
  25. ↑ "EU Alumnus Raghavan Seetharaman Ranked 6th in Forbes List". European University. 7 May 2015. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
  26. ↑ "Class of 2012 Commencement". Washington College. 20 May 2012. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
  27. ↑ "Middle East Banking Awards winners". Emeafinance. 21 December 2011. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
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