Sanjiv Bajaj (born 2 November 1969) is an Indian billionaire businessman who currently serves as the Chairman and Managing Director of Bajaj Finserv.[1][2]
Bajaj began his career in 1994 with Bajaj Auto.[8][9] During his years at Bajaj Auto, he dabbled in various roles,[10][11] including heading finance, legal, & international business functions within the organisation.[12][13][14] He was credited with bringing American-style supply chain management to Bajaj Auto, using General Motors as a model.[15] In addition to adopting top management methods, he advocates for a frugal business model[16] and the "break to grow" philosophy.[17] Currently, he is serving as the non-executive director of Bajaj Auto.[18]
By 2017, under his leadership, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance became the 2nd most profitable insurance company in India.[22] In the year 2023, he spearheaded the launch of Bajaj Finserv Mutual Fund into the Indian market.[23]
Sanjiv was the deputy chairman of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Western Region for 2018-19.[24] He was also elected as the chairman of the CII Western Region for 2019-20.[25] For 2020-21, he was elected as the vice president of CII.[26] In June 2021, he got elected as the President Designate of CII for 2021-22.[27][28] and in May 2022, he took charge as the President of CII for 2022-23.[29][30]
Currently, he is the chairman and managing director of Bajaj Finserv.[31][32][33] He was reappointed as managing director for five years in May 2022.[34]
As a part of the Confederation of Indian Industry's B20 India Secretariat, Bajaj was appointed as one of the B20 India participants, a position in which he fulfilled a part of a group that led the business agenda during India's G-20 presidency.[35][36]
Controversiesedit
In January 2022, Bajaj and his company's higher management were threatened by a hacker for a possible cyber security attack on his group companies.[37]
Personal lifeedit
Sanjiv is married to Shefali Bajaj and has two kids.[7]
Awardsedit
Transformational Leader Award (large-cap category) 2017 at the Asian Center's Leadership, Corporate Governance, Sustainability, & CSR Awards.[38]
Bombay Management Association 2015-2016: – Entrepreneur of the Year Award.[39]
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