Matam Venkata Rao is the Managing Director and CEO of the Central Bank of India. With a career in banking spanning over three decades, Rao began his career as an Agricultural Field Officer at Allahabad Bank, then had a notable tenure as Executive Director at Canara Bank, where he played a pivotal role in the successful amalgamation of Syndicate Bank. 

His leadership philosophy centers on transformative banking with a focus on asset-centric approaches and progressive financial strategies. As MD, Rao aims to steer the Central Bank of India towards greater financial stability and innovation, emphasizing the importance of adaptive strategies in a rapidly evolving financial landscape​​​​​​. Indiaspora is proud to have Matam Venkata Rao in our Business Leaders List for 2024.