Raghavan Seetharaman

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Dr. Raghavan Seetharaman is the Group CEO of Doha Bank (DSM:DHBK).[1][2] Set up in 1978, Doha Bank is one of the largest commercial banks in Qatar.[3][4] In 2015, business magazine Forbes ranked Seetharaman 6th in the Forbes’ Top Indian Leaders in the Arab World 2015 list.[5]

Early life and education

Seetharaman was born and raised in India. He graduated with a degree in commerce from the University of Madras and then became a chartered accountant.[6] After a long hiatus, he pursued other areas of academic interest, and earned a double doctorate, first in Global Governance from the European University (2013) and the second in Green Banking and Sustainability from Sri Sri University (2015).[7] He also received an honorary degree (Doctorate of Laws) from the Washington College.[8]

Career

Seetharaman started his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), one of the four largest professional services networks. In 2002, he became Deputy CEO for Doha Bank. Seetharaman was named CEO in September 2007.[9] Since then, he has overseen the bank’s expansion from its base in Qatar to the UAE, India,[10] Singapore and China, among others.[11][12][13]

Major awards and honors

Seetharaman has consistently received awards for his contributions in the banking industry.[14][15] He was personally awarded the 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award by Indian Ministry of External Affairs,[16] 2010 International Indian of the Year Award from Indian Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, 2011 Kalaimamani Award from Tamil Nadu State and The Phenomenal Banker Achievers Excellence Award from the President of Mauritius among others.[17]

  • 2015- Lifetime Achievement Award at the Banker Middle East Awards[18]
  • 2014- ABLF Business Economist Award at the Asia Business Leadership Forum[19]
  • 2014- Gold Stevie Award for Executive of the Year at the Stevie Awards[20]
  • 2012- Doctor of Civil Laws of Honoris Causa, European University[21]
  • 2012- Honorary Degree, Doctor of Laws, Washington College[22]
  • 2011- CEO of the Year in Middle East at the EMEA Finance Awards[23]

References

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External links

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