Mr Rajeev Kannan is the Managing Executive Officer and Co-Head of the Asia Pacific Division Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) based in Singapore as well as Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) since April 2022. In his role, Rajeev is responsible for SMBC and SMFG's businesses in Asia Pacific region
Mr Kannan’s banking career spans over 30 years having held various leadership roles with global, regional and product responsibilities. Mr Kannan has a deep experience in corporate and investment banking, structured finance, principal investments and infrastructure and energy finance and is passionate about building businesses and diverse teams to drive innovation, adaptability and sustainable growth. Part of his deep experience includes a four-year appointment in the Global Structured Finance business at SMBC’s Tokyo Head Office. Prior to his current role, Mr Kannan most recently served as the Deputy Head of Asia Pacific Division and General Manager, Corporate Banking, Asia Pacific Division at SMBC.
He sits on the Board for Pierfront Capital Mezzanine Fund Pte Ltd, SMFG India Credit Company Limited and ESR Group Limited and also Advisory Board member of Singapore Green Finance Center, a partnership between SMU and Imperial College.
Mr Kannan holds a Master’s degree in Management from the Birla Institute of Technology & Science and was conferred the Singapore Institute of Banking and Finance Distinguished Fellow Award in 2019.
