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'''Rana Kapoor''' (born 9 September 1957) is the founder, managing director and CEO of [[Yes Bank]], which is a private sector bank in [[India]], with its registered office in [[Mumbai]]. He has been an entrepreneur since 2003.
'''Rana Kapoor''' (born 9 September 1957) is the co-founder, Managing Director & CEO of YES BANK, which is the 5th largest private sector bank in India, with its registered office in [[Mumbai]]. As a professional entrepreneur, since 2003, Rana Kapoor is progressively establishing a high quality, state-of-the-art private Indian Bank with a vision of “Building the Best Quality Bank of the World in India” by 2020. <ref name="huffingtonpost">{{cite web
| url = http://www.huffingtonpost.com/author/rana-kapoor
| title = Profile: Rana Kapoor
| work = Rana Kapoor MD & CEO, YES BANK
| publisher = The Huffington Post
| accessdate = 2010-06-20
}}</ref>. Under his leadership, YES BANK has steadily evolved as the ‘Professionals’ Bank of India” with exemplary business and financial outcomes as evidenced in the financial results since its inception, with highest RoA/RoE <ref name="braingainmag">{{cite web
| url = https://www.braingainmag.com/dr-rana-kapoor.php
| title = Profile: Highest RoA/RoE
| work = Rana Kapoor MD & CEO, YES BANK
| publisher = braingainmag.com
}}</ref>, and the best asset quality amongst leading Public and Private Banks in India.


== Early life and education ==
== Early life and education ==
Kapoor was born and was brought up in [[New Delhi]]. He completed his schooling from [[The Frank Anthony Public School, New Delhi|Frank Anthony Public School]] in 1973 and went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree (in Economics Honours) from [[Shri Ram College of Commerce]] (1977). He then obtained his MBA degree from Rutgers’ University in New Jersey, USA (1980).<ref name="iba_expo">{{cite web
Rana Kapoor was born and was brought up in New Delhi. He completed his schooling from Frank Anthony Public School in 1973 and went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree (in Economics Honours) from Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi (1977). He then obtained his MBA degree from Rutgers’ University in New Jersey, USA (1980) <ref name="mba_degree">{{cite web
| url = http://www.iba-banktech.com/RanaKapoor.html
| url = https://www.braingainmag.com/dr-rana-kapoor.php
| title = Profile: Rana Kapoor
| title = Profile: MBA Degree for Rutgers’ University in New Jersey, USA
| work = Banking Technology Conference & Expo.
| work = Rana Kapoor MD & CEO, YES BANK
| publisher = Indian Banks' Association
| publisher = braingainmag.com
}}</ref>. Later, Kapoor received an Honorary Fellowship from All India Management Association (AIMA), the President’s Medal from Rutgers University, a "Doctorate" in Science (Honoris Causa) from G B Pant University of Agriculture & Technology.<ref name="doctorate">{{cite web
| accessdate = 2010-06-20
| url = https://www.braingainmag.com/dr-rana-kapoor.php
}}</ref>{{dead link|date=September 2016}} Kapoor received an Honorary Fellowship from All India Management Association ([[AIMA]]), the President’s Medal from Rutgers University, a "Doctorate" in Science (Honoris Causa) from G B Pant University of Agriculture & Technology.{{citation needed|date=September 2016}}
| title = Profile: Doctorate in Science from G B Pant University of Agriculture and Technology
| work = Rana Kapoor MD & CEO, YES BANK
| publisher = braingainmag.com
}}</ref>


== Banking career ==
== Banking career ==
In 1980, Kapoor joined [[Bank of America]] (BoA) as a Management Trainee. In 1990 he was presented the Eagle Pin by the Chairman of Bank of America.{{citation needed|date=September 2016}} He eventually went on to head the Bank’s Wholesale Banking business which included several assignments in Asian countries. Kapoor worked at BoA for about 16 years, till 1996, managing the Bank's corporate, government and financial institution clients. He was awarded the Chief Executive Officer's Award by the Chairman of Bank of America for his performance. In 1996, Kapoor joined [[ANZ Grindlays]] Investment Bank (ANZIB) as General Manager & Country Head.<ref name="bs_lunch">{{cite web
After graduating from Rutgers In 1980, Kapoor joined Bank of America (BoA) as a Management Trainee. In 1990 he was presented the Eagle Pin by the Chairman of Bank of America.<ref name="chairman_of_bank_of_america">{{cite web
| url = http://www.huffingtonpost.com/author/rana-kapoor
| title = Profile: Chairman of Bank of America
| work = Rana Kapoor MD & CEO, YES BANK
| publisher = The Huffington Post
}}</ref> He eventually went on to head the Bank’s Wholesale Banking business which included several assignments in Asian countries. Kapoor worked at BoA for about 16 years, till 1996, managing the Bank's corporate, government and financial institution clients. He was awarded the Chief Executive Officer's Award by the Chairman of Bank of America for his performance. In 1996, Rana Kapoor joined ANZ Grindlays Investment Bank (ANZIB) as General Manager & Country Head. <ref name="business_standard">{{cite web
| url = http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/lunchbs-rana-kapoor/216122/
| url = http://www.business-standard.com/article/Opinion/LUNCH-WITH-BS-Rana-Kapoor-105030801008_1.html
| title = Lunch with BS: Rana Kapoor
| title = Profile: Chairman of Bank of America
| work = ANZ Grindlays Investment Bank (ANZIB) as General Manager & Country Head
| date = 8 March 2005
| publisher = [[Business Standard]]
| publisher = Business Standard
}}</ref> He worked there for two years, till 1998.
| accessdate = 2010-06-20
}}</ref> He worked there for two years, till 1998.


Rana Kapoor was CEO & Managing Director, and main Managing Partner of Rabo India Finance (RIF) Pvt. Ltd., - <ref name="managing_partner ">{{cite web
In February 1995, a team from [[Rabobank]] arrived in India, scouting for opportunities.<ref name="bs_lunch"/> Kapoor, his brother-in-law Ashok Kapoor and Harkirat Singh made a proposal to the visiting team for two joint ventures: a [[non-banking financial company]] and a bank. During the next year, Kapoor held meetings with the Rabobank executives in India, Singapore and the Netherlands. The NBFC was set up 1997, with the three Indian partners chipping in with an equity capital of ₹ 9 crore each. In 2003, the three sold their stake for $10 million each, generating the seed fund for the bank.<ref name="bs_lunch"/> In 2003, the team was granted a banking licence by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to set up Yes Bank. They established Yes Bank with the vision of "Building the Best Quality Bank of the world in India" by 2015.{{citation needed|date=September 2016}} Rana Kapoor held 26% stake in Yes Bank, Ashok Kapoor held 11%, and [[Rabobank]] International held 20% stake.<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://www.rediff.com/money/2003/nov/06rabo.htm
| url = https://www.braingainmag.com/dr-rana-kapoor.php
| title = Rana Kapoor to exit Rabo, take up Yes Bank reins
| title = Profile: Managing Partner of Rabo India Finance (RIF) Pvt. Ltd
| work = Rana Kapoor MD & CEO, YES BANK
| publisher = [[Rediff.com]]
| publisher = braingainmag.com
| date = 2003-11-06
}}</ref> a corporate finance and investment banking organization. He successfully spearheaded RIF as a foreign joint venture financial services organization in partnership with Rabobank <ref name="partnership_with_rabobank ">{{cite web
| accessdate = 2010-06-20
| url = http://www.endeavorcareers.com/genesis/?p=17622
}}</ref> Ashok Kapoor died in 2008.<ref name="Ashok Kapur">{{cite news|title=Late Ashok Kapur |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-11-28/india-business/27894019_1_rana-kapoor-bank-spokesperson-new-generation-private-sector |accessdate=13 August 2012|newspaper=Times Of India|date=28 Nov 2008}}</ref>
| title = Profile: Partnership with Rabobank
| work = Rana Kapoor MD & CEO, YES BANK
| publisher = The Genesis
}}</ref> (AAA rated) in India and assiduously built RIF as a Professional Entrepreneur from 1998-2003.


YES BANK, India's fifth largest private sector Bank, <ref name=" conclave ">{{cite web
In 2005, Kapoor was declared [[Ernst & Young]]'s ''Start-up Entrepreneur of the Year''.<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://conclave.intoday.in/conclave2012/2016/yesbank.php
| url = http://getahead.rediff.com/report/2010/mar/15/career-rana-kapoor-the-harder-you-work-the-luckier-you-get.htm
| title = 'The harder you work, the luckier you get'
| title = Profile: India’s Fifth Largest private sector bank
| work = Rana Kapoor MD & CEO, YES BANK
| publisher = [[Rediff.com]]
| publisher = The Genesis
| date = 2010-03-15
}}</ref> was an outcome of the professional entrepreneurship of Rana Kapoor and his highly competent top management team, to establish a high quality, customer centric, service driven, bank catering to the “Sunrise Sectors of India”.
| accessdate = 2010-06-20

}}</ref> As of 2012, Kapoor is the Managing Director and CEO of Yes Bank.<ref name="bs_lunch"/>
In 2005, Rana Kapoor was declared Ernst & Young's Start-up Entrepreneur of the Year. - <ref name="entrepreneur">{{cite web
| url = http://www.huffingtonpost.com/author/rana-kapoor
| title = Profile: Ernst & Young’s Start-up Entrepreneur of the Year
| work = Rana Kapoor MD & CEO, YES BANK
| publisher = The Huffington Post
}}</ref> As of 2016, Rana Kapoor is the Managing Director & CEO of YES BANK. - <ref name="economictime">{{cite web
| url = http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/yes-bank-targets-2-5-market-share-by-2020-retail-big-thrust/articleshow/51176214.cms
| title = Profile: Managing Director and CEO of YES BANK
| work = Rana Kapoor MD & CEO, YES BANK
| publisher = The Economic Times
}}</ref>


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
Kapoor resides in Mumbai, and is married to Bindu Kapoor. Have 3 daughters Radha, Rakhee & Roshini<ref name="Radha, Rakhee & Roshini">{{cite news|title=Radha, Rakhee & roshan Roshini|url=http://www.weddingsutra.com/blog/index.php/2012/04/04/rana-kapoor-hosts-a-glittering-engagement-ceremony-in-delhi|accessdate=4 April 2012}}</ref>
Kapoor resides in Mumbai, and is married to Bindu Kapoor. Have 3 daughters Radha, Rakhee & Roshini<ref name="Radha, Rakhee & Roshini">{{cite news|title=Radha, Rakhee & roshan Roshini|url=http://www.weddingsutra.com/blog/index.php/2012/04/04/rana-kapoor-hosts-a-glittering-engagement-ceremony-in-delhi|accessdate=4 April 2012}}</ref>

== Positions held ==
• Immediate Past President, ASSOCHAM <ref name="immediate_past_president ">{{cite web
| url = http://www.huffingtonpost.com/author/rana-kapoor
| title = Profile: Immediate Past President, ASSOCHAM
| work = Rana Kapoor MD & CEO, YES BANK
| publisher = The Huffington Post
}}</ref>

• Deputy Chairman, Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) (2011-12) <ref name="indiainfoline ">{{cite web
| url = http://www.indiainfoline.com/article/news-top-story/indian-banks-association-appoints-rana-kapoor-as-deputy-chairman-113101910202_1.html
| title = Profile: Deputy Chairman, Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) (2011-12)
| work = Rana Kapoor MD & CEO, YES BANK
| publisher = India Infoline
}}</ref>
• Member, Government of India’s Board of Trade <ref name="weforum ">{{cite web
| url = https://www.weforum.org/people/rana-kapoor/
| title = Profile: Member, Government of India’s Board of Trade
| work = Rana Kapoor MD & CEO, YES BANK
| publisher = We Forum
}}</ref>

• India Board Member & Chairman Designate, The Climate Group (TCG) <ref name="theclimategroup ">{{cite web
| url = https://www.theclimategroup.org/people?name=&page=2
| title = Profile: India Board Member & Chairman Designate, The Climate Group (TCG)
| work = Rana Kapoor MD & CEO, YES BANK
| publisher = The Climate Change Group
}}</ref>

• President, FICCI Maharashtra State Council (2010-11) <ref name="gutenberg_president_ficci">{{cite web
| url = http://www.gutenberg.us/articles/eng/Rana_Kapoor
| title = Profile: President, FICCI Maharashtra State Council (2010-11)
| work = Rana Kapoor MD & CEO, YES BANK
| publisher = Gutenberg
}}</ref>

• Member – Founders Circle, Brookings Institution <ref name="brookings">{{cite web
| url = http://www.brookings.in/founder-members/
| title = Profile: Member – Founders Circle, Brookings Institution
| work = Rana Kapoor MD & CEO, YES BANK
| publisher = Brookings.in
}}</ref>

• Vice President, Governing Council, University of Pennsylvania Institute for the Advanced Study of India (UPIASI) <ref name="gutenberg_vice_president">{{cite web
| url = http://www.gutenberg.us/articles/eng/Rana_Kapoor
| title = Profile: Vice President, Governing Council, University of Pennsylvania Institute for the Advanced Study of India (UPIASI)
| work = Rana Kapoor MD & CEO, YES BANK
| publisher = Gutenberg
}}</ref>

• President, The Council of EU Chambers of Commerce in India (2009 – 10) <ref name="president">{{cite web
| url = http://www.gutenberg.us/articles/eng/Rana_Kapoor
| title = Profile: President, The Council of EU Chambers of Commerce in India (2009 – 10)
| work = Rana Kapoor MD & CEO, YES BANK
| publisher = Gutenberg
}}</ref>

• Council Member, World Business Council for Sustainable Development <ref name="indiabloom">{{cite web
| url = http://indiablooms.com/ibns_new/finance-details/3673/yes-bank-joins-world-business-council-for-sustainable-development.html
| title = Profile: Council Member, World Business Council for Sustainable Development
| work = Rana Kapoor MD & CEO, YES BANK
| publisher = India Blooms
}}</ref>

• Member, Carbon Pricing Leadership Council <ref name="carbonpricingleadership">{{cite web
| url = http://www.carbonpricingleadership.org/news/2016/5/16/yes-bank-becomes-the-first-indian-bank-to-join-carbon-pricing-leadership-coalition-led-by-world-bank-group-and-international-monetary-fund
| title = Profile: Member, Carbon Pricing Leadership Council
| work = Rana Kapoor MD & CEO, YES BANK
| publisher = Carbon Pricing Leadership
}}</ref>

• Honorary Consul General, Republic of Cyprus, Mumbai <ref name="gutenberg">{{cite web
| url = http://www.gutenberg.us/articles/eng/Rana_Kapoor
| title = Profile: Honorary Consul General, Republic of Cyprus, Mumbai
| work = Rana Kapoor MD & CEO, YES BANK
| publisher = Gutenberg
}}</ref>

• Member, World Presidents’ Organization (WPO/YPO) <ref name="gutenberg_member”>{{cite web
| url = http://www.gutenberg.us/articles/eng/Rana_Kapoor
| title = Profile: Member, World Presidents’ Organization (WPO/YPO)
| work = Rana Kapoor MD & CEO, YES BANK
| publisher = Gutenberg
}}</ref>

• Member, Chief Executives’ Organization (CEO) <ref name="yesbank” >{{cite web
| url = https://www.yesbank.in/pdf/ranakapoorpdf
| title = Profile: Member, Chief Executives’ Organization (CEO)
| work = Rana Kapoor MD & CEO, YES BANK
| publisher = YES BANK
}}</ref>

== Achievements ==
Under the leadership of Rana Kapoor, YES BANK has received significant national and global recognitions and accolades including the prestigious Bank of the Year, India Award 2015 from The Banker magazine, UK, IMC RBNQA Business Excellence Award, 2013, Best Midsized Bank for 2015 , <ref name="the_banker_magazine">{{cite web
| url = https://www.yesbank.in/pdf/ranakapoorpdf
| title = Profile: The Banker magazine
| work = Rana Kapoor MD & CEO, YES BANK
| publisher = YES BANK
}}</ref> 2013, 2012, 2010, 2009 & 2008 in the Business Today-KPMG Best Banks Annual Survey. YES BANK was awarded the Best Bank (Mid-Size) by Businessworld and adjudged Best Managed Bank in India by the Asian Banker (2011-2013), Jakarta, 2013. YES BANK received the Rank 1 Sustainable Bank of the Year (Asia/Pacific) award at the FT/IFC Sustainable Finance Awards 2012 and 2011, London and was included as a Foundation Member of the World Economic Forum (WEF), Geneva. - <ref name="achievements">{{cite web
| url = http://www.huffingtonpost.com/author/rana-kapoor
| title = Profile: Achievements
| work = Rana Kapoor MD & CEO, YES BANK
| publisher = The Huffington Post
}}</ref>

== Awards and recognition ==
• Felicitated as ‘The Leading Banker of the Decade’ by The Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC), in 2016 <ref name="icc">{{cite web
| url = http://www.bestcurrentaffairs.com/rana-kapoor-entrepreneur-year-2016/
| title = Felicitated as ‘The Leading Banker of the Decade’ by The Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC), in 2016
| work = Rana Kapoor MD & CEO, YES BANK
| publisher = Best Current Affairs
}}</ref>

• Felicitated with ‘Business Excellence and Innovative Best Practices Academia Award’ by New Delhi Institute of Management (NDIM), in 2016 <ref name="ndim">{{cite web
| url = https://www.yesbank.in/media/press-releases/fy-2016-17/rana-kapoor-md-and-ceo-yes-bank-felicitated-by-new-delhi-institute-of-management-ndim
| title = Felicitated with ‘Business Excellence and Innovative Best Practices Academia Award’ by New Delhi Institute of Management (NDIM), in 2016
| work = Rana Kapoor MD & CEO, YES BANK
| publisher = YES BANK
}}</ref>

• Recognized by the London Business School India Business Forum for Exemplary Contribution to Innovation and Entrepreneurship, in May 2016 <ref name="press_releases">{{cite web
| url = https://www.yesbank.in/media/press-releases/fy-2016-17/rana-kapoor-md-and-ceo-yes-bank-felicitated-by-new-delhi-institute-of-management-ndim
| title = Profile: Recognized by the London Business School India Business Forum for Exemplary Contribution to Innovation and Entrepreneurship, in May 2016
| work = Rana Kapoor MD & CEO, YES BANK
| publisher = YES BANK
}}</ref>

• Adjudged the CEO of the Year at the Legal Era Awards, in 2016 <ref name="legal _era_awards">{{cite web
| url = https://www.yesbank.in/media/press-releases/fy-2016-17/mr-rana-kapoor-adjudged-ceo-of-the-year-at-2016-asia-sabre-awards-in-hong-kong-by-the-holmes-group
| title = Profile: Adjudged the CEO of the Year at the Legal Era Awards, in 2016
| work = Rana Kapoor MD & CEO, YES BANK
| publisher = YES BANK
}}</ref>

• Received the Best CSR Leadership Award (Gold) at the 8th Annual Global CSR Summit and Awards in Bali, in 2016 <ref name="Bali">{{cite web
| url = http://www.eco-business.com/press-releases/top-companies-honoured-at-the-8th-annual-global-csr-summit-awards/
| title = Profile: 8th Annual Global CSR Summit and Awards in Bali, in 2016
| work = Rana Kapoor MD & CEO, YES BANK
| publisher = Eco Business
}}</ref>

• Felicitated by the Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai for his exemplary contribution to fostering Entrepreneurship in India, in 2016 <ref name="iit">{{cite web
| url = http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Business/2016-02-03/IIT-Bombay-felicitates-Rana-Kapoor-for-Exemplary-Contribution-to-Fostering-Entrepreneurial-Ecosystem-in-India/204449
| title = Profile: Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai for his exemplary contribution to fostering Entrepreneurship in India, in 2016
| work = Rana Kapoor MD & CEO, YES BANK
| publisher = The Hans India
}}</ref>

• Felicitated by the Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode for his Exemplary Contribution to Financial Services, in 2016 <ref name="iim">{{cite web
| url = http://www.bestcurrentaffairs.com/rana-kapoor-entrepreneur-year-2016/
| title = Profile: Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode for his Exemplary Contribution to Financial Services, in 2016
| work = Rana Kapoor MD & CEO, YES BANK
| publisher = Best Current Affairs
}}</ref>

• Felicitated by The Institute of Rural Management, Anand (IRMA) for his Exemplary Contribution to Agribusiness in Emerging Economies, in 2016 <ref name="irma">{{cite web
| url = http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vadodara/International-conference-on-agribusiness-in-emerging-economies-kicks-off-at-IRMA/articleshow/50467229.cms
| title = Profile: The Institute of Rural Management, Anand (IRMA)
| work = Rana Kapoor MD & CEO, YES BANK
| publisher = Times Of India
}}</ref>

• Felicitated for valuable contribution towards promoting India – Australia bilateral relations, by Indo Australian Chamber of Commerce (IACC) , in 2015 <ref name="iacc">{{cite web
| url = http://www.indoaustchamber.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=84&Itemid=473
| title = Profile: Indo Australian Chamber of Commerce (IACC) , in 2015
| work = Rana Kapoor MD & CEO, YES BANK
| publisher = Indo-Australian Chamber of Commerce
}}</ref>

• Honored by the Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry for outstanding contribution to the Growth and Welfare of the State of Goa, in 2015 <ref name=": goa_chamber">{{cite web
| url = http://www.huffingtonpost.com/author/rana-kapoor
| title = Profile: Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry
| work = Rana Kapoor MD & CEO, YES BANK
| publisher = The Huffington Post
}}</ref>

• Honored by The High Commission of Canada & The Indo-Canadian Business Chamber (ICBC) for the contribution towards promoting India-Canada bilateral relations’, in 2015 <ref name="newsvoir">{{cite web
| url = http://www.newsvoir.com/release/md-ceo-yes-bank-mr-rana-kapoor-felicitated-for-valuable-contribution-towards-promoting-india-australia-bilateral-relations-4676.html
| title = Profile: India-Canada bilateral relations’, in 2015
| work = Rana Kapoor MD & CEO, YES BANK
| publisher = News Voir
}}</ref>

• Presented the first ever C Rangarajan Award for Excellence in Banking at the 38th SKOCH Summit, in 2014 <ref name="endeavor">{{cite web
| url = http://www.endeavorcareers.com/genesis/?p=17622
| title = Profile: C Rangarajan Award for Excellence in Banking
| work = Rana Kapoor MD & CEO, YES BANK
| publisher = Endeavorcareers
}}</ref>

• Felicitated by the Pacific Asian Travel Writers Association, ITB Berlin for Lifetime Contribution towards Promotion of Indian Tourism, in 2014 <ref name="businessworld_article">{{cite web
| url = http://businessworld.in/article/Yes-Bank-Wins-National-Tourism-Award-For-Most-Responsible-Tourism-Initiative/30-07-2016-102024/
| title = Profile: Pacific Asian Travel Writers Association
| work = Rana Kapoor MD & CEO, YES BANK
| publisher = Business World
}}</ref>

• Received the ‘Best Business Innovator’ award at the Asia Business Leadership Forum, in 2014 <ref name="articles_economictimes">{{cite web
| url = http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-12-16/news/57112158_1_rana-kapoor-gcc-uae
| title = Profile: Asia Business Leadership Forum
| work = Rana Kapoor MD & CEO, YES BANK
| publisher = Economic Times
}}</ref>

• Recognized as the ‘Visionary Business and Banking Leader’ by NAREDCO, MCHI- CREDAI and FHRAI for his extraordinary contributions to Housing & Construction, Urban Infrastructure, Tourism and Hospitality sectors among others in 2014 <ref name="aihitdata">{{cite web
| url = https://www.aihitdata.com/company/00CD176E/YES-BANK/people
| title = Profile: NAREDCO, MCHI- CREDAI and FHRAI
| work = Rana Kapoor MD & CEO, YES BANK
| publisher = Aihitdata
}}</ref>

• Received the Asian Banker CEO Leadership Achievement Award for India, 2013 <ref name="asian_banker_ceo">{{cite web
| url = http://www.endeavorcareers.com/genesis/?p=17622
| title = Profile: Asian Banker CEO Leadership Achievement Award for India
| work = Rana Kapoor MD & CEO, YES BANK
| publisher = Endeavor Careers
}}</ref>

• Received the 2013 Godfrey Phillips National Special Social Award for actively driving the vision of Responsible Banking <ref name="godfrey_phillips_national_special_social_award">{{cite web
| url = http://www.huffingtonpost.com/author/rana-kapoor
| title = Profile: Godfrey Phillips National Special Social Award
| work = Rana Kapoor MD & CEO, YES BANK
| publisher = The Huffington Post
| accessdate = 2010-06-20
}}</ref>

• Acknowledged as the BS Banker of the Year 2011 by Business Standard <ref name="bs_banker">{{cite web
| url = http://www.endeavorcareers.com/genesis/?p=17622
| title = Profile: BS Banker of the Year 2011 by Business Standard
| work = Rana Kapoor MD & CEO, YES BANK
| publisher = Endeavor Careers
}}</ref>

• Received the Entrepreneur of the Year award at the Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards 2011 <ref name="entrepreneur_ endeavorcareers">{{cite web
| url = http://www.endeavorcareers.com/genesis/?p=17622
| title = Profile: Entrepreneur of the Year award at the Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards 2011
| work = Rana Kapoor MD & CEO, YES BANK
| publisher = Endeavor Careers
}}</ref>

• Received the Indian Business Leader of the Year award at the FICCI-Horasis Global Indian Business Meeting 2010 in Spain <ref name="ficci_horasis">{{cite web
| url = http://www.huffingtonpost.com/author/rana-kapoor
| title = Profile: FICCI-Horasis Global Indian Business Meeting
| work = Rana Kapoor MD & CEO, YES BANK
| publisher = The Huffington Post
}}</ref>

• Awarded the Start-up Entrepreneur of the Year 2005 at the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards <ref name="huffingtonpost_yes_bank">{{cite web
| url = http://www.huffingtonpost.com/author/rana-kapoor
| title = Profile: Start-up Entrepreneur of the Year 2005
| work = Rana Kapoor MD & CEO, YES BANK
| publisher = The Huffington Post
}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 07:11, 4 November 2016

Mr. Rana Kapoor
Born(1957-09-09)9 September 1957[1]
New Delhi
NationalityIndian
Alma materUniversity of Delhi
Rutgers University
SpouseBindu Kapoor
Children3 daughters (Radha, Rakhee & Roshini)[1]

Rana Kapoor (born 9 September 1957) is the co-founder, Managing Director & CEO of YES BANK, which is the 5th largest private sector bank in India, with its registered office in Mumbai. As a professional entrepreneur, since 2003, Rana Kapoor is progressively establishing a high quality, state-of-the-art private Indian Bank with a vision of “Building the Best Quality Bank of the World in India” by 2020. [2]. Under his leadership, YES BANK has steadily evolved as the ‘Professionals’ Bank of India” with exemplary business and financial outcomes as evidenced in the financial results since its inception, with highest RoA/RoE [3], and the best asset quality amongst leading Public and Private Banks in India.

Early life and education

Rana Kapoor was born and was brought up in New Delhi. He completed his schooling from Frank Anthony Public School in 1973 and went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree (in Economics Honours) from Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi (1977). He then obtained his MBA degree from Rutgers’ University in New Jersey, USA (1980) [4]. Later, Kapoor received an Honorary Fellowship from All India Management Association (AIMA), the President’s Medal from Rutgers University, a "Doctorate" in Science (Honoris Causa) from G B Pant University of Agriculture & Technology.[5]

Banking career

After graduating from Rutgers In 1980, Kapoor joined Bank of America (BoA) as a Management Trainee. In 1990 he was presented the Eagle Pin by the Chairman of Bank of America.[6] He eventually went on to head the Bank’s Wholesale Banking business which included several assignments in Asian countries. Kapoor worked at BoA for about 16 years, till 1996, managing the Bank's corporate, government and financial institution clients. He was awarded the Chief Executive Officer's Award by the Chairman of Bank of America for his performance. In 1996, Rana Kapoor joined ANZ Grindlays Investment Bank (ANZIB) as General Manager & Country Head. [7] He worked there for two years, till 1998.

Rana Kapoor was CEO & Managing Director, and main Managing Partner of Rabo India Finance (RIF) Pvt. Ltd., - [8] a corporate finance and investment banking organization. He successfully spearheaded RIF as a foreign joint venture financial services organization in partnership with Rabobank [9] (AAA rated) in India and assiduously built RIF as a Professional Entrepreneur from 1998-2003.

YES BANK, India's fifth largest private sector Bank, [10] was an outcome of the professional entrepreneurship of Rana Kapoor and his highly competent top management team, to establish a high quality, customer centric, service driven, bank catering to the “Sunrise Sectors of India”.

In 2005, Rana Kapoor was declared Ernst & Young's Start-up Entrepreneur of the Year. - [11] As of 2016, Rana Kapoor is the Managing Director & CEO of YES BANK. - [12]

Personal life

Kapoor resides in Mumbai, and is married to Bindu Kapoor. Have 3 daughters Radha, Rakhee & Roshini[13]

Positions held

• Immediate Past President, ASSOCHAM [14]

• Deputy Chairman, Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) (2011-12) [15]

• Member, Government of India’s Board of Trade [16]

• India Board Member & Chairman Designate, The Climate Group (TCG) [17]

• President, FICCI Maharashtra State Council (2010-11) [18]

• Member – Founders Circle, Brookings Institution [19]

• Vice President, Governing Council, University of Pennsylvania Institute for the Advanced Study of India (UPIASI) [20]

• President, The Council of EU Chambers of Commerce in India (2009 – 10) [21]

• Council Member, World Business Council for Sustainable Development [22]

• Member, Carbon Pricing Leadership Council [23]

• Honorary Consul General, Republic of Cyprus, Mumbai [24]

• Member, World Presidents’ Organization (WPO/YPO) [25]

• Member, Chief Executives’ Organization (CEO) [26]

Achievements

Under the leadership of Rana Kapoor, YES BANK has received significant national and global recognitions and accolades including the prestigious Bank of the Year, India Award 2015 from The Banker magazine, UK, IMC RBNQA Business Excellence Award, 2013, Best Midsized Bank for 2015 , [27] 2013, 2012, 2010, 2009 & 2008 in the Business Today-KPMG Best Banks Annual Survey. YES BANK was awarded the Best Bank (Mid-Size) by Businessworld and adjudged Best Managed Bank in India by the Asian Banker (2011-2013), Jakarta, 2013. YES BANK received the Rank 1 Sustainable Bank of the Year (Asia/Pacific) award at the FT/IFC Sustainable Finance Awards 2012 and 2011, London and was included as a Foundation Member of the World Economic Forum (WEF), Geneva. - [28]

Awards and recognition

• Felicitated as ‘The Leading Banker of the Decade’ by The Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC), in 2016 [29]

• Felicitated with ‘Business Excellence and Innovative Best Practices Academia Award’ by New Delhi Institute of Management (NDIM), in 2016 [30]

• Recognized by the London Business School India Business Forum for Exemplary Contribution to Innovation and Entrepreneurship, in May 2016 [31]

• Adjudged the CEO of the Year at the Legal Era Awards, in 2016 [32]

• Received the Best CSR Leadership Award (Gold) at the 8th Annual Global CSR Summit and Awards in Bali, in 2016 [33]

• Felicitated by the Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai for his exemplary contribution to fostering Entrepreneurship in India, in 2016 [34]

• Felicitated by the Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode for his Exemplary Contribution to Financial Services, in 2016 [35]

• Felicitated by The Institute of Rural Management, Anand (IRMA) for his Exemplary Contribution to Agribusiness in Emerging Economies, in 2016 [36]

• Felicitated for valuable contribution towards promoting India – Australia bilateral relations, by Indo Australian Chamber of Commerce (IACC) , in 2015 [37]

• Honored by the Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry for outstanding contribution to the Growth and Welfare of the State of Goa, in 2015 [38]

• Honored by The High Commission of Canada & The Indo-Canadian Business Chamber (ICBC) for the contribution towards promoting India-Canada bilateral relations’, in 2015 [39]

• Presented the first ever C Rangarajan Award for Excellence in Banking at the 38th SKOCH Summit, in 2014 [40]

• Felicitated by the Pacific Asian Travel Writers Association, ITB Berlin for Lifetime Contribution towards Promotion of Indian Tourism, in 2014 [41]

• Received the ‘Best Business Innovator’ award at the Asia Business Leadership Forum, in 2014 [42]

• Recognized as the ‘Visionary Business and Banking Leader’ by NAREDCO, MCHI- CREDAI and FHRAI for his extraordinary contributions to Housing & Construction, Urban Infrastructure, Tourism and Hospitality sectors among others in 2014 [43]

• Received the Asian Banker CEO Leadership Achievement Award for India, 2013 [44]

• Received the 2013 Godfrey Phillips National Special Social Award for actively driving the vision of Responsible Banking [45]

• Acknowledged as the BS Banker of the Year 2011 by Business Standard [46]

• Received the Entrepreneur of the Year award at the Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards 2011 [47]

• Received the Indian Business Leader of the Year award at the FICCI-Horasis Global Indian Business Meeting 2010 in Spain [48]

• Awarded the Start-up Entrepreneur of the Year 2005 at the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards [49]

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