South Indian Bank Appoints Thomson Thomas as Independent Director

South Indian Bank Limited ( (IN:SOUTHBANK) ) just unveiled an announcement.

South Indian Bank’s board has appointed chartered accountant Thomson Thomas as an Additional Director and Non-Executive Independent Director with effect from March 23, 2026, for a three-year term, subject to shareholder approval. He replaces outgoing Independent Director V. J. Kurian, whose term ends on March 22, 2026, bringing nearly four decades of experience in banking, finance, audit, taxation, risk management, and regulatory frameworks to strengthen the bank’s board oversight and governance.

The bank emphasized that Thomas is not related to any existing directors and is not debarred by securities regulators or other authorities, underscoring its adherence to SEBI’s listing and disclosure requirements. His appointment, along with his background as Principal Partner of a leading chartered accountancy firm, signals a continued focus on robust financial oversight, compliance, and risk management practices at the board level.

More about South Indian Bank Limited

South Indian Bank Limited is a private sector bank headquartered in Thrissur, Kerala, operating in India’s banking and financial services industry. The bank offers a range of retail and corporate banking products, with a strong presence in southern India and a focus on governance, regulatory compliance, and risk-managed growth.

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