Grihum Housing Finance to Appoint Ex-Citi Banker as CEO
MUMBAI: TPG-backed mortgage lender Grihum Housing Finance is preparing to appoint Arjun Chowdhry, a former Citibanker, as its new Managing Director and CEO, according to insider sources. He is anticipated to join the firm next month. Chowdhry, who has over two years of experience as the head of retail lending and credit cards at Axis Bank, resigned last month to embark on an entrepreneurial journey. “TPG and the board believe Arjun’s expertise in underwriting credit card customers will greatly benefit strategies aimed at low-income clients, often perceived as higher risk,” noted a knowledgeable official. Messages sent to Chowdhry and Grihum…