Bharath R. Seturaman

Joined Esterad Bank in 2021

A seasoned Finance Executive with over 25 years of experience in Banking, Finance, Investments, and Risk-Based Audit. He has a proven track record in strategic financial management, regulatory compliance, and organizational transformation, consistently guiding institutions through complex restructurings, evolving regulatory frameworks, and ambitious growth initiatives. At Esterad Bank, Bharath has played a pivotal role in streamlining end-to-end accounting processes while ensuring compliance with IFRS and AAOIFI standards. He currently oversees liquidity management, financial statement preparation, budgeting, and cash flow projections for the Audit Committee and Board of Directors.

His career journey includes senior leadership positions across prominent Bahraini financial institutions, notably serving as Chief Financial Officer at TAIB Bank and Assistant Vice President – Risk Management at Bahrain Development Bank. Bharath is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honors) degree from the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, India. Recognized for his integrity, versatility, and results-driven approach, he continues to drive sustainable financial performance and governance excellence.