Former Federal Bank CEO Shyam Srinivasan Joins TVS Capital Funds as Senior Advisor
TVS Capital Funds (TCF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Shyam Srinivasan as a Senior Advisor and Operating Partner. With over three decades of experience in banking and financial services, Srinivasan brings deep strategic expertise in institutional growth, digital transformation, and financial governance. As the Managing Director and CEO of Federal Bank for 14 years, he spearheaded the bank’s national expansion, advanced its digital banking capabilities, and strengthened asset quality. His leadership fostered a culture of excellence, balancing innovation with a strong human-centric ethos. Under his stewardship, Federal Bank evolved from a regional institution into a nationally recognised brand, achieving sustained financial growth and delivering long-term value to stakeholders.
Srinivasan has received multiple industry accolades, including the Business Standard Banker of the Year (2020), Forbes Icon of Excellence (2025), Distinguished Alumnus Awards from IIM Calcutta and NIT Trichy, and the Financial Express Lifetime Achievement Award. He was also named among India’s Top 50 Best Leaders in Times of Crisis (2021) by the Great Place to Work Institute.
Welcoming Srinivasan to the advisory board, Gopal Srinivasan, Chairman and Managing Director of TVS Capital Funds, commented: ” With the launch of our fourth fund, TVS Capital is sharpening its focus on both control investing and partnering in transformational growth. Shyam’s depth of experience in financial services, strategic leadership, and keen industry insight will be invaluable in this journey. As we partner with businesses to scale into full-fledged, IPO-ready institutions, his expertise as a veteran banker will play a pivotal role in providing strategic direction, strengthening governance, enhancing operational excellence, and driving long-term value creation.”
As Senior Advisor and Operating Partner, Srinivasan will provide strategic insights and operational guidance to TCF’s portfolio companies, particularly in financial services and technology-driven businesses. His expertise will further strengthen TVS Capital Funds’ mission to build resilient, future ready enterprises.
TVS Capital Funds (TCF) is a leading growth private equity fund manager with a 17-year legacy, dedicated to empowering India’s Nextgen entrepreneurs in building enduring businesses. Specialising in Financial Services and Technology, TCF primarily targets the Indian market. With over 35 partnerships and 28 exits, TCF manages approximately ₹5,000 crore across Fund 3 and Fund 4, making it one of the largest rupee capital funds.
Our investment philosophy is based on idea-based investing and research into multi-decadal businesses, We provide capability capital to our portfolio companies. As we raise our fourth fund, we support India’s journey towards a $10 trillion economy.
