L E A D E R S H I P W I T H A L E G A C Y Mr. JAITHIRTH (JERRY ) RAO
Mr. Jaithirth Rao, Founder and Non-Executive Director of VBHC, is a visionary business leader with extensive experience in information technology and finance. His leadership as Chairman and Managing Director of Mphasis, alongside his roles at Citicorp and Citibank, has earned him widespread recognition, including the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award. Mr. Rao holds an MBA from IIM-Ahmedabad and the University of Chicago, where he was honored with the Distinguished Alumnus Award. He has also served as an entrepreneur-in-residence at Harvard Business School and is an active trustee for various philanthropic organizations. He is also the Founder, Home First Finance Company India Ltd.
Mr. P. S . JAYAKUMAR
Mr. P. S. Jayakumar, Co-Founder and Chairman of VBHC, is a distinguished leader with an accomplished career in banking. As the former Managing Director and CEO of Bank of Baroda, he played a pivotal role in the successful merger with Dena Bank and Vijaya Bank, significantly transforming public sector banking in India. His strategic vision also contributed to the co-promotion of VBHC and Home First Finance Company, driving the evolution of affordable housing. Mr. Jayakumar presently serves as an Independent Director on several prominent boards and mentors various startups. He is a Chartered Accountant, holds an MBA from XLRI Jamshedpur, and is a Gurukul Chevening Scholar from the London School of Economics. He is also the Co-Founder, Home First Finance Company India Ltd.