Shri Hemant Verma

Chief Vigilance Officer

Shri Hemant Verma has recently been appointed as the full-time Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of Punjab & Sind Bank, with effect from 1st September 2025.

Prior to this role, he held the position of Chief General Manager and served as the Zonal Head, Kolkata for Punjab National Bank where he managed large-scale banking operations with a focus on strategic growth and operational excellence.

Shri Verma has had a distinguished career that blends cutting-edge technology expertise with strategic banking leadership. During his career in Punjab National Bank, he held several leadership positions including Chief Technology Officer (CTO), where he spearheaded transformative initiatives in the areas of Core Banking Systems, Digital Transformation, Cyber and Information Security, Project & Vendor Management, Regulatory Technology and Business Development.

During his service as Chief Technology Officer at Oriental Bank of Commerce, Shri Verma led the Bank's Information Technology Department. His strong foundation in networking and security, honed during his early career, positioned him to lead the Bank’s Primary Data Centre with distinction. Besides Data Centres and IT infrastructure, he was responsible for overseeing all technology developments across the Bank. He played a key role in the successful implementation of the Enterprise Data Warehouse Project, integrating critical components such as Enterprise Fraud Risk Management, Early Warning Signals, and Risk-Based Supervision.

Widely respected for his expertise in Payment Systems, Transaction Processing, and Core Banking Solutions, Shri Verma has been instrumental in driving technological advancements and fostering innovation in the banking sector.

A graduate in computer engineering and a certified JAIIB professional, he is also a CISA-certified expert. He also served as a Nominee Director on the Board of National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) since 2022 till August 2025, contributing significantly to the advancement of the payment’s ecosystem.

With over 33 years of rich and diverse banking experience, his journey reflects not only professional excellence but also a steadfast commitment to building resilient, transparent and future-ready Banking institutions.