Indian American Nandita Bakshi appointed president and CEO of Bank of the West
Q. Who has been appointed President cum CEO of Bank of the West?- Published on 28 Mar 16a. Anahita Oberoi
b. Naina Lal Kidwai
c. Nandita Bakshi
d. None of the above
ANSWER: Nandita Bakshi
Indian American Nandita Bakshi was appointed the president and CEO of Bank of the West, unit of French banking giant BNP Paribas. She was appointed by the bank on March 16, 2016. She will take over from April 1 2016 and assume the role on June 1, 2016, succeeding Michael Shepherd who will take on the role of Chairman of BNP Paribas USA. She is also the recipient of the New England News Woman of the Year Award apart from serving on the board of the Consumer Bankers Association.