NRI banker Seetharaman is 'International Indian of the Year'

DUBAI: R Seetharaman, chief executive officer of Doha Bank Group, has been honoured with the International Indian of the Year award for his contribution and achievements in the international banking sector in Doha on Saturday.

The award also recognises Seetharaman's contribution in the field of global economics and also supporting the cause to address global warming and climate change, a statement from the bank said.

Minister of New and Renewable Energy Farooq Abdullah presented the award during a ceremony held at the second NRI Global Summit in Doha.

Seetharaman was conferred 'The Phenomenal Banker Achievers Excellence Award' in April 2009, selected as the 'Banker of the year' in 2007, and conferred the 'Best CEO in the Middle-East Banking Industry' title in 2008, alongside many other prestigious awards for his pioneering contributions to the world of banking.

A chartered accountant by qualification, Seetharaman, has more than two decades of experience in banking, information technology and consultancy.

Doha Bank is the largest private commercial bank in the state of Qatar.