Srinagar, Feb 27: J&K Bank today accorded a warm send-off to its two senior management functionaries, Anand Pal Singh and Shabir Ahmad, who superannuated as General Managers after serving the institution for over three-and-a-half decades in different capacities and geographies.
MD & CEO Amitava Chatterjee chaired the farewell function, held at the Bank’s Corporate Headquarters, which was attended by Executive Director Sudhir Gupta, Chief General Manager Imtiyaz Ahmad Bhat, General Managers, Deputy General Managers and other senior officers.
In his remarks on the occasion, MD & CEO Amitava thanked both the officers for their steadfast commitment to the organisation and wished them a healthy and happy post-retirement life. He further said, “The superannuation of senior leaders is always a moment of mixed emotions for any institution. While we celebrate their remarkable journey and immense contribution, we also recognise that we are bidding farewell to a wealth of experience and institutional memory. Both of you have contributed significantly to the Bank’s growth and culture over the years.”
Highlighting the Bank’s forward-looking approach, the MD & CEO added, “As we bid farewell to our senior colleagues today, I am pleased to share that the Bank has already initiated a structured career progression process. Our succession planning is well underway and we remain committed to nurture the next line of leadership to take the organisation forward with renewed energy and vision.”
Further, he urged the middle management to gear up for greater responsibilities in the rapidly transforming banking landscape. He said, “The landscape of banking and finance is evolving at an unprecedented pace, driven by technology, regulatory shifts and changing customer expectations. I call upon our upcoming leaders to be ready -both in mindset and capability – to assume larger roles. Agility, innovation, risk awareness and a deep sense of customer commitment must define the next phase of leadership at the Bank.”
Executive Director Sudhir Gupta and CGM Imtiyaz Ahmad Bhat also conveyed their best wishes to the retiring officers, appreciating their team spirit and contribution towards the institution.
Besides expressing gratitude to the Bank’s leadership both the retiring officers thanked their colleagues for the support and cooperation extended to them throughout their careers. GM Anand Pal Singh said, “I feel honoured to have been part of the J&K Bank family. The journey has been truly rewarding, and I am grateful to the Bank’s leadership and all my colleagues for their constant support and for the cherished memories we created together.”
“While expressing my gratitude to the Bank’s leadership, I sincerely thank all my friends and colleagues for this wonderful journey of over thirty-seven years. I will always cherish these years with a deep sense of affection and satisfaction”, remarked GM Shabir Ahmad.
The ceremony concluded with the presentation of mementos as a token of appreciation, amidst warm wishes from colleagues for a fulfilling and prosperous post-retirement life of both the retiring officers.
