slice, on its journey to build India’s most loved bank, has welcomed Eugene Emmanuel Karthak, former Executive Director at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), as its new Part-time Chairman and Independent Director on the Bank Board.
This isn’t Mr. Karthak’s first association with slice he was earlier on the board of Garagepreneurs Internet Private Limited (GIPL), the company’s parent entity before it became a bank. His return now feels like a homecoming, bringing with it continuity, trust, and the steady leadership needed as slice enters its next chapter of growth.
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With over three decades at the RBI, Mr. Karthak brings a wealth of experience in regulatory compliance, governance, and policy implementation. He has led critical departments like Information Technology and Corporate Services, served as Regional Director in Delhi and Bengaluru, and contributed to several high-level committees that shaped India’s financial system. Beyond the RBI, he has held leadership roles at Andhra Bank and Jana Small Finance Bank, and today, he continues to contribute to the industry as the head of the Indian Institute of Bank Management and a member of the Governing Council of CAFRAL in Mumbai.
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For slice, his appointment comes at an exciting moment. The company has been growing rapidly—opening physical branches in Bengaluru and Gurugram, launching its UPI-powered credit card, and creating over 400 jobs in the Northeast while expanding access to underserved communities.
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Rajan Bajaj, Founder & Executive Director of slice, shared his excitement:
We’re truly excited to welcome Eugene sir back home to the slice family it feels like a reunion filled with trust, continuity, and fresh energy for the journey ahead. His wisdom, humility, and experience in governance mean so much to us not just as a company, but to the millions of people we’re working to serve. At a time when we’re reimagining banking, his mentorship will help us grow with both ambition and responsibility.”
Mr. Karthak, expressing his enthusiasm, said:
““I’m deeply honored to be part of slice’s journey once again it feels like coming home to a mission that’s close to my heart.. What excites me most is how slice is blending technology with trust to make financial services more accessible across India. Digital-first banking with inclusion at its heart is the future, and I look forward to working with the leadership team to bring this vision to life while keeping the highest standards of governance at the core.”
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