Mr. Bandyopadhyay brings with him an impressive and extensive career, spanning more than three decades in the fields of Insurance, Finance, Investments, and Debt operations. His stellar leadership as the Chairman of the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) from January 2020 to January 2023 resulted in a nearly fourfold increase in PFRDA’s assets under management to ₹9 trillion, an outstanding accomplishment that demonstrates his strategic vision and expertise in navigating financial landscapes.
Prior to his role at PFRDA, Mr. Bandyopadhyay served with distinction at the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), the largest life insurance company in India. Over the course of 35 years, he held several senior positions, including Chief (Investment) and Executive Director (Investment), and served as Managing Director & CEO of LIC Pension Fund, where he was responsible for overseeing its entire operations.
Mr. Bandyopadhyay’s expertise extends beyond insurance and pension fund management. He is an Associate Member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and is on the Board of renowned organizations such as Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Ltd, Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company Ltd, India Mortgage Guarantee Company Pvt Ltd & Insecticides (India) Ltd.