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News18•30-09-2026, 17:30
Geojit Financial Services Appoints Jones George as MD, C J George as Executive Chairman
  • •Geojit Financial Services has appointed Jones George as Managing Director and C J George as Executive Chairman, effective October 1, 2026, as part of a long-term succession plan.
  • •The appointments were approved by the company's board on July 22, based on the Nomination and Remuneration Committee's recommendation.
  • •C J George, co-founder of Geojit in 1987, has led the company for nearly four decades and will continue to support the leadership team as Executive Chairman.
  • •Jones George, who joined Geojit in 2013, has been instrumental in the company's digital transformation and currently oversees strategic initiatives, digital transformation, and NRI business functions.
  • •Geojit Financial Services serves over 16.96 lakh clients, manages customer assets worth Rs 1.11 lakh crore, and has a strong presence in GCC countries.

Key Questions Answered

Jones George has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Geojit Financial Services as part of the company's long-term succession plan, effective October 1, 2026.

The appointments of Jones George as Managing Director and C J George as Executive Chairman become effective from October 1, 2026.

C J George, who founded Geojit in 1987 alongside Ranajit Kanjilal and led it for nearly four decades, has been appointed as the Executive Chairman.