Nilay Ranjan Singh | Chief Executive Officer
State Bank of India

Dr. NILAY RANJAN SINGH Chief Executive Officer, State Bank of India, DIFC, Dubai Diversified experience of 22 years in banking at various levels and one year in HR and administration in the Steel Industry. Educational Profile Ph.D (Management); MBA (Marketing and Personnel); M.Sc. (Analytical Chemistry); Master of Journalism (MJ); CAIIB (Certified Associate of Indian Institute of Bankers); Certified Information System Auditor (CISA); Diploma in Business Finance (DBF); Certified Financial Planner (CFP); Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Advising (PGDFA); Diploma in Treasury, Investment and Risk Management (DTIRM); Certified Treasury Dealer; Certified Credit Professional; Certified Banking Compliance Professional; Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS); Risk in Financial Services (CISI London); Certified IT Professional; Certificate Course in Accounts and Audit; Certification in Commercial Credit (Moody’s); Bachelor of journalism. Certification from NISM and NCFM in Currency Derivatives, Interest Rate Derivatives, Commodity Derivatives, Equity derivatives, Investment Advisors; IIBF for SME, IT, Trade Finance; Mutual Fund Distributors (AMFI); Life Insurance distribution (IRDAI), General Insurance Distribution (IRDAI) and others. Diploma in French; B1 in Deutsch (German); Certificate in Spanish. Work Experience and Career Summary Worked in almost all prominent verticals of banking and finance, serving a mix of large, mid, and small corporate clients catering to different industries. Junior Manager, HR & Administration (Steel authority of India Ltd.) Contribution to society Write research papers and articles on different topics in reputed magazines, journals and newspaper; delivered lectures; keynote speaker; moderator, fireside chat, panel head in seminars, management colleges and government institutions; panelist, trainer, mentor, interview panel member, award jury etc. Trained SC/ST candidates; Senior Management of BFSI from Nepal; Sessions in Faculty Development Program (Finance) of IMT, AMITY Dubai. Mentoring and development of startups and lectures in forums organized by Assocham, MEITY, Skill India, HNB Central University, TAPMI, Mohanlal Sukhadia University and many other central and state universities/institutions. Contributed to the United Nations SDG Objectives through article in ‘Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions’ book. Laurels and other interests Won many awards for articles, columns, speeches & lectures on various topics & issues at various forums (school, college, SAIL and SBI). 2nd prize for the research paper and article solicited by National Productivity Council, GOI, for National Productivity Book. Paper presentation in 4th Global Leadership Research Conference, in Amity Business School, adjudged as the best research paper. Contribution of articles in the book, ‘Emerging Issues in Management Theory & Practices’ Published a book of Hindi literature, Kaner Ke Phool’ and exhibitions of Painting and sketches. Research papers published by leading publishers across the globe. Moderated the panels, keynote speeches and training international executives in leadership and finance. Podcast on finance and other areas. Writing in various magazines and newspapers, online portals, India and on global platforms ‘Global Brand Leadership Award’ to SBI DIFC Dubai and CEO, by World Marketing Congress. Awarded ‘CX digital leader of the year 2024’. Amity Global Corporate Excellence Award, 2024 Awarded for the financial inclusion awareness and empowerment of blue-collar workers in UAE, 2025. CEO of the Year, 2025 by World Marketing Congress CEO of the Year, 2025 by Middle East Wealth Tech Forum & Awards Awarded as Top 10 BFSI Leader in the Middle East Numerous awards for the social work and contribution to the society in India and outside. Areas of Proficiency Management, HR, treasury, training, risk management, marketing, credit, international banking, syndication, soft skills, IT, AI, trade, competency development, leadership, contemporary HR, AI and current technologies, etc.