Leading Asian Bank, DBS Bank has appointed the new Head for its Consumer Banking division in India. Rahul Johri has been announced as the new name for this post.

Prior to this position at DBS Bank, Rahul was the Business Head of Retail Liabilities with Barclays Bank, India. He was one amongst the start-up team of Barclays Bank (GRCB), India and also introduced various strategies for the retail bank. He has a broad experience of seventeen years in the consumers banking and has also worked with ANZ Grindlays and Standard Chartered Bank.

Sanjiv Bhasin, Managing Director, DBS Bank India said: "We are pleased to announce the appointment of Rahul as our new Head, Consumer Banking in India. Our endeavour is to offer our new and existing customers unparalled banking service through our network in India, and as a seasoned professional with a strong background in the banking industry, I believe that Rahul will ensure continued growth and help cement our leadership position in the financial services while delivering on our promises."

In DBS Bank, Rahul would also be a member of the Group Consumer Banking Executive Committee. Rahul has a mechanical engineering degree from IIT, Kharagpur and is a postgraduate from XLRI Jamshedpur. With his experience and knowledge, Rahul is expected to influence the bank's growth immensely in the consumer banking service.