Baskaran Meyappan

Baskaran Meyappan

Director & Principal Officer

Biography

Mr. Baskaran Meyappan is a seasoned banking professional with over 24 years of experience across commercial banking, trade finance, and financial services, having worked with leading regional and international financial institutions. His career reflects strong expertise in banking operations, regulatory compliance, risk management, and trade finance within highly regulated environments.

Throughout his professional journey, Mr. Meyappan has held senior roles with PG Asia Investment Bank, National Commercial Bank (Saudi Arabia), Scope International (a subsidiary of Standard Chartered Bank), and Citicorp Trade Services (a subsidiary of Citibank). In these roles, he gained extensive exposure to cross-border banking operations, structured trade finance solutions, correspondent banking relationships, and institutional client servicing.

As Director & Principal Officer, Mr. Meyappan plays a critical role in overseeing regulatory compliance, governance standards, and operational integrity. His responsibilities include ensuring adherence to applicable banking regulations, strengthening internal controls, and supporting the Board in maintaining robust risk management and compliance frameworks. His background enables him to effectively bridge regulatory expectations with practical business operations.

Mr. Meyappan holds a Master of Science in Banking and professional certifications in Trade Finance as well as AML/CFT and compliance. His academic and professional qualifications underpin his disciplined approach to governance, financial crime prevention, and regulatory oversight.

With his deep operational knowledge, regulatory awareness, and hands-on leadership style, Mr. Baskaran Meyappan contributes significantly to the institution's stability, compliance culture, and sustainable growth.