Arun Kumar Purwar, also known as A. K. Purwar, became the Chairman of State Bank of India in 2002, during his tenure from 1968 to 2006.^[1]

With a master's degree in commerce from Allahabad University, he was previously a lecturer in their Business Administration Department.

He also chairs the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) Diaspora Division.

His profile has a plethora of key financial positions which can be viewed at Zauba Corp.^[2]