Alok Kumar Misra takes over as Canara Bank ED

Saturday, March 25, 2006, 17:35 [IST]

Bangalore, Mar 25 (UNI) Mr Alok Kumar Misra has assumed charge as the Executive Director of Canara Bank here yesterday.

According to a release issued by the bank here, Mr Misra had an illustrious academic and professional career, spanning over three decades, with rich and varied exposure in various areas of banking.

As a professional banker, his noteworthy feats include proficiency in treasury, international operations and corporate planning.

Mr Misra, a post graduate in statistics, was a Fellow of the Zambian Institute of Bankers and an Associate of the Australasian Institute of Banking and Finance, the release added.

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