The South Indian Bank has named Thomson Thomas as a Non-Executive Independent Director, with effect from March 23, 2026, as part of its ongoing governance refresh. The move will see the current Independent Director, V J Kurian, retire on March 22, 2026, paving the way for a fresh tenure at the board level. The bank noted that the appointment will be for a period of three consecutive years, subject to shareholder approval in due course, underscoring a measured approach to strengthening its governance framework.
Thomson Thomas, aged 66, is a Chartered Accountant with four decades of professional experience spanning Banking, Finance, Corporate Audit, Corporate Taxation, Risk Management and Corporate Governance. His track record includes serving as Statutory Central Auditor to three banks and leading audits of large corporate groups across India. He brings a deep familiarity with regulatory regimes—including RBI, SEBI, the Companies Act, and the Income-tax Act—and has been recognised for strong professional judgment and independence in financial oversight and risk management. He currently serves as the Principal Partner of M/s. Elias George & Co, Chartered Accountants, Kochi.
The appointment signals the bank’s continued emphasis on independence and robust governance as it navigates an evolving regulatory and market environment. Thomson Thomas’s background in governance, audits, and regulatory matters is positioned to contribute to boardroom discussions on risk oversight, financial discipline, and strategic direction. The bank has stated that the appointment will be disclosed publicly and hosted on its website, with formal shareholder approval sought in due course.