The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday (05.03.2025) appointed Dr. Ajit Ratnakar Jha as Executive Director (ED) with effect from March 3, 2025. As the new Executive Director, he will oversee the Department of Statistics and Information Management (DSIM) and Financial Stability Department.
Before his promotion, Dr. Jha served as the Principal Adviser in the DSIM. He has over 30 years of experience in statistics, information technology, and cyber risk management. He has also been a faculty member at the Institute of Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT), Hyderabad.
Additionally, he has contributed to multiple committees and working groups related to macroeconomic statistics and policy matters.