Central Bank of India announced the appointment of Shri Mahendra Dohare, Chief General Manager, Punjab National Bank as Executive Director on the Board of the Bank, for a period of three years, with effect from the date of assumption of office or until further orders, whichever is earlier. Shri Mahendra Dohare is a MBA in Marketing & Finance. He is a certified Associate of Indian Institute of Bankers.

He also holds diploma in computer application and various certification from IIBF. He is also NET qualified. Before his elevation to this current position, he was Chief General Manager of Punjab National Bank.

His last posting in Punjab National Bank was head of Business Acquisition & Relationship Management Division. He began his career as a Probationary officer with Corporation Bank and subsequently moved to United Bank of India which was merged with Punjab National Bank. He is having rich experience of professional Banking of more than 24 years.

As CGM of PNB, he was Leading & Playing an instrumental role in setting up a unified retail division (Business Acquisition & Relationship Management) to drive business. He also held position as a Director on the Board of PNB CARDS & SERVICES LIMITED and on Tripura Gramin Bank.