Hinduja Housing Finance names Vivek Kannan as CEO
He succeeds Sachin Pillai, Managing Director of Hinduja Leyland Finance Limited
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Published: Oct 30, 2026 12:54 PM | 1 min read
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- Hinduja Housing Finance Limited (HHF) has appointed Vivek Kannan as Chief Executive Officer, effective October 30, 2026, succeeding Sachin Pillai.
- Sachin Pillai will step down as Managing Director of HHF on October 29, 2026, but will remain on the Board as a Non-Executive Director.
- Vivek Kannan, who joined HHF as Chief Operating Officer in 2020, has over 20 years of experience in the financial services sector with previous roles at various major organizations.
- As CEO, Vivek will focus on enhancing operational efficiencies, strengthening market presence, and driving sustainable growth in housing finance.
Hinduja Housing Finance Limited (HHF), a subsidiary of Hinduja Leyland Finance Limited, has announced the appointment of Vivek Kannan as Chief Executive Officer, effective October 30, 2026. He succeeds Sachin Pillai, Managing Director of Hinduja Leyland Finance Limited, who steps down as Managing Director of HHF effective October 29, 2026, and will continue to serve on Hinduja Housing Finance's Board as a Non-Executive Director.
Vivek joined Hinduja Housing Finance as Chief Operating Officer in 2020.
With over two decades of experience in the financial services sector, Vivek has held leadership positions across organisations including Motilal Oswal, DHFL, Citibank, Barclays and GE Capital.
As CEO, Vivek will oversee the Company's overall business performance, credit, collections, operations, risk, compliance and people functions. He will focus on strengthening the Company's market presence, enhancing operational efficiencies and driving sustainable growth while continuing to expand access to housing finance.
Commenting on the appointment, Dheeraj G. Hinduja, Chairman, Hinduja Housing Finance Limited, said, "Vivek has been an integral part of Hinduja Housing Finance's growth journey since joining the Company in 2020. His industry experience, understanding of the business and leadership capabilities position him well to lead the Company into its next phase of growth. I am confident that under his leadership, Hinduja Housing Finance will continue to strengthen its capabilities and deliver long-term value to its customers and stakeholders."
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