About Rama Mohan Rao Amara

A seasoned banker, Rama Mohan Rao Amara took charge as the Managing Director & CEO at SBI Card in January 2021. He has been an integral part of State Bank of India, India`s oldest and largest banking group, for almost three decades and has handled several key assignments, across India and abroad. In his previous role as the Chief General Manager, State Bank of India, Bhopal Circle, he spearheaded two states, namely, MP and Chhattisgarh. Prior to that he served as the Chief General Manager, Financial Control at SBI Corporate Centre in Mumbai. Rama Mohan Rao Amara has gleaned deep expertise in the field of credit, risk, and International Banking. He amassed international experience while managing key assignments for SBI in markets like, Singapore and US. He served as CEO of Chicago branch and then as President and CEO, SBI California. An Engineering Graduate, Mr. Rao has displayed academic rigor by earning globally renowned financial accreditations namely CFA and FRM, which places him well in terms of deep understanding of dynamically changing finance field. Mr. Rama Mohan Amara is an avid traveler and is passionate about exploring the unexplored. ‘Inner Engineering’ by Sadhguru is one book that has inspired him immensely.