Punjab National Bank Appoints Uttam Kumar as New Cyber Security Head

New Delhi: State-owned Punjab National Bank (PNB) has announced a change in its senior management. The bank has appointed Uttam Kumar as the new General Manager (Chief Information Security Officer - CISO) and Head of the Cyber Information Security Department with effect from July 8, 2026.

The update was shared by PNB through a regulatory filing with the stock exchanges under SEBI's Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR) Regulations, 2015.

Before taking up his new role, Uttam Kumar was serving at the bank's Mumbai Zonal Office.

According to the filing, Uttam Kumar is a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and also holds a Diploma in Information System Audit. He has more than 26 years of banking experience, making him well-qualified to lead the bank's cyber security operations.

As the new Chief Information Security Officer, he will oversee the bank's cyber security systems and work to strengthen digital security across PNB's operations. His appointment comes at a time when banks are increasing their focus on protecting customer data and preventing cyber threats.

The announcement was signed by Company Secretary Bikramjit Singh and has been submitted to both the BSE and the National Stock Exchange (NSE).

Key Highlights

• Punjab National Bank announced a senior management change.

• Uttam Kumar has been appointed as General Manager (CISO) and Head of Cyber Information Security Department.

• The appointment is effective from July 8, 2026.

• He previously served at the Mumbai Zonal Office.

• Uttam Kumar has a Computer Science Engineering degree, a Diploma in Information System Audit, and over 26 years of banking experience.

• The appointment was disclosed in line with SEBI regulations.

Source: Official regulatory filing by Punjab National Bank dated July 8, 2026.