Equirus has appointed Visionary Leader Chitra Shringare as Chief Executive Officer – Custody Business, signaling a significant leadership development in India’s securities services and custody ecosystem.

The appointment reflects Equirus’ strategic focus on strengthening its custody platform, enhancing institutional client servicing, and scaling operational capabilities in a rapidly evolving market environment.

Shringare brings deep domain expertise across custody services, fund accounting, clearing and settlement, and global markets operations, supported by a distinguished leadership career spanning global financial institutions. Prior to joining Equirus, she served as Global Head – Utilities and Accounting Services at BNY, where she led large-scale operational transformation initiatives.

She also held the position of Independent Director at Indian Commodity Exchange Limited (ICEX). Her earlier leadership roles include Managing Director at JPMorganChase, Managing Director at Deutsche Bank (DWS Group), Executive Director at SBI-SG Global Securities Services Pvt. Ltd., and Senior Vice President at ABN AMRO Bank N.V., building a robust foundation in transaction banking, securities processing, and custody operations.

At Equirus, Shringare is expected to drive operational excellence, strengthen governance frameworks, and deliver scalable, client-focused custody solutions.