Bidding Adieu to Dr.B. Vasanthan, Banker Extraordinaire - Personal remembrances -
Dr.B.Vasanthan In the course of one's career stretching over 4 decades, it is quite likely that we all meet a handful of men who leave an indelible impression in our hearts due to the sheer strength and magnetism of their personality. Dr.B. Vasanthan, eminent banker and the former Chairman and Managing Director of Andhra Bank who left for his last journey on 24th January, 2020 was one such great soul with whom I had the privilege of acquaintance during the formative years of my career. He was indeed the foremost among a handful of decision-makers with the great executive calibre that I, in my various assignments in India and abroad was fortunate to come across. He had all the qualities of head and heart, led by knowledge, razor-sharp intelligence and profound wisdom. Hailing from Kanhangad, Mr.Vasanthan was a Kerala University topper for his B.Com before he joined Syndicate Bank. His brilliance and executive capabilities brought quick promotions and he headed the Kerala