Tata Asset Management appoints Anand Vardarajan as CEO & MD

Tata Asset Management Private Limited (TAMPL), the investment manager of Tata Mutual Fund, today announced that Prathit Bhobe has stepped down as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director with effect from July 7, 2026.

The Board has appointed Anand Vardarajan as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Tata Asset Management Private Limited with effect from July 10, 2026.

Vardarajan has been an integral part of Tata Asset Management’s leadership team since 2018 and served as Chief Business Officer. With over 24 years of experience in banking, wealth management, and financial services, he has played a key role in driving business growth for the company. Prior to joining Tata Asset Management, he held leadership roles at ICICI Bank and Citibank.

As part of the leadership transition, Hemant Kumar has been appointed Chief Business Officer and will oversee business functions across the company comprising of retail, institutional businesses, products, alliances, digital and data functions.

Kumar brings over 21 years of experience in banking and financial services. Having previously served as Chief Distribution and Digital Officer at Tata Asset Management, he has led the company’s distribution and digital business.

Commenting on the appointments, Rajiv Sabharwal, Chairman of Tata Asset Management Private Limited, said, “These appointments reflect the strength of Tata Asset Management’s leadership bench and our commitment to developing internal talent. Anand’s leadership experience and deep understanding of the business, along with Hemant’s proven track record in driving distribution and business growth, position the company well for its next phase of growth. We thank Prathit for his valuable contributions and wish him the very best for the future.”