Rajesh brings with him over two decades of rich experience across the insurance and financial services sector, with deep expertise in legal strategy, regulatory affairs, compliance, litigation management, and corporate governance. He has held senior leadership roles at some of India’s leading insurance organisations including SBI General Insurance, Tata AIG Life Insurance, ICICI Lombard General Insurance, HDFC ERGO General Insurance, and most recently ACKO General Insurance.

In his new role, Rajesh will lead Aviva India’s legal and compliance function, strengthen governance frameworks, manage legal and regulatory risk, and support the company’s strategic growth priorities while fostering a strong culture of ethics and compliance.

Commenting on the appointment, MD & CEO, Asit Rath, said, “Rajesh’s extensive experience across life and general insurance, coupled with his strong regulatory understanding and business-oriented legal approach, makes him a valuable addition to our leadership team. We are confident that his leadership will further strengthen Aviva India’s governance and compliance capabilities as we continue to build a future-ready organisation.”

Sharing his thoughts, Rajesh Shankar Dhane, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, Aviva India, said, “I am delighted to join Aviva India at a time when the organisation is focused on building a strong, responsible, and future-ready business. Aviva has a long-standing reputation for integrity and customer trust, and I look forward to partnering with the leadership team to further strengthen our legal and compliance framework, support sustainable growth, and uphold the highest standards of governance and ethics.”

Rajesh is widely respected for building high-performing legal teams and for partnering closely with business and regulatory stakeholders to deliver pragmatic and robust legal solutions. He holds a master’s degree in law from the University of Mumbai.

This appointment reinforces Aviva India’s commitment to the highest standards of legal integrity, regulatory compliance, and ethical conduct.

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Mr. Mahalingam has been associated with Aviva since July 2020, serving as an Independent Director on the Board.

Speaking on his appointment, Mr. Mahalingam said, “I’m happy to take up the new role as Chairperson of Aviva India. I look forward to working closely with the Board and executive leadership team. I am sincerely grateful to the Board members and shareholders for their continued trust and support. I remain committed to driving Aviva India’s sustained growth, resilience, and long-term value creation.”

With over 30 years of leadership experience across the BFSI and FMCG sectors, Mr. Mahalingam has been instrumental in building, scaling, and transforming businesses in highly dynamic and competitive markets. His inclusive leadership style and strategic approach have been key to his success across varied roles.

In addition, he actively mentors emerging organizations and regularly shares his insights as a keynote speaker at leading industry platforms.

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