Axis Capital appoints Atul Mehra as MD & CEO, succeeding Salil Pitale after five years.

Axis Capital appoints Atul Mehra as its new MD & CEO, taking over from Salil Pitale who has decided to move on after five years. Mehra, an industry veteran with 32 years of experience, will oversee both Investment Banking and Institutional Equities businesses at the firm. Axis Capital's Chairperson Amitabh Chaudhry expresses confidence in Mehra's ability to strengthen the business and solidify its market position.