Nixon Joseph

Nixon Joseph, CSR Consultant, Former President & Chief Operating Officer, SBI Foundation, is a post-graduate in English Language and Literature, joined State Bank of India in 1985 as a probationary officer. As a career Banker, he has extensive experience in various facets of Banking like Corporate Credit, Retail Operations, International Banking etc., has worked all across India. He was also Manager(Operations), SBI Bahrain and Chief Executive Officer, SBI Tokyo branch(2008-2012). He is a Certified Credit Professional, Certified Banking Compliance Professional and Certified Information Systems Banker.
He was President of the Sakura Toastmasters Club, Tokyo and also started the Tokyo debating society. As Coordinator of, SBI Youth for India fellowship program, he was instrumental in inspiring and mentoring 100 youths every year, and has taken the fellowship to a higher level. He has been mentoring many social entrepreneur units started by SBI Youth for India fellows. Has completed the ‘Social intrapreneurship” course of Ashoka Changemakers with distinction.

As President of SBI Foundation, the CSR arm of State Bank of India he has been supporting strong impact projects to help the underprivileged and needy. He has been a regular speaker in various CSR forums all across India. Till date during the lockdown period he has participated in 150 webinars as chief guest/guest of honour /panelist speaker.

He is the recipient of Dr A. P. J. Abdul Kalam award 2018 for excellence in public service and Dr Kalam Memorial Ignited Minds award. His name figures in the “Be the Inspiration” Book released by Rotary Club, Mumbai where 45 inspiring Indians were listed. He was recently facilitated as “Covid Warrior” by the Governor of Maharashtra for spearheading covid relief activities. Selected as “ Aspire Circle Fellow “.

1. 1. Since lockdown in April 2020, participated as guest speaker/panelist in more than 185 webinars speaking on various topics including Sustainability, SDGs etc.
   2. Participated in all the SBI green marathons (zero waste marathons) as runner in various cities of India to spread the message of Sustainability.
   3. After the age of 45, started full marathon running and so far completed 51 full marathons spreading the message that everyone can change for the better at any age.
   4. Finalised Green banking policy & Carbon credit policy for India’s largest Bank.
   5. Fit India Ambassador & SDG Choupal Ambassador
   6. Instrumental in conceiving and implementing numerous highly impactful and sustainable projects all over India .