Shikha Sharma Age, Wiki and Bio

Shikha Sharma

Quick Info

ProfessionBanker
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth19/11/1958
Age65 years

Bio/Wiki

Full nameShikha Sanjaya Sharma

Physical Stats & More

Height163 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolLoreto Convent, Delhi
College/University
  • Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad
  • National Centre for Software Technology, Mumbai
  • Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSR), Delhi
Qualifications
  • MBA
  • Post-Graduate Diploma in Software Technology
  • B.A. (Honours) in Economics

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
Hobbies
  • Watching Hindi movies
  • Swimming
  • Maintaining a fitness regimen
  • Short holidays with family

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date1982
Family
Husband/SpouseSanjaya Sharma (Former CEO of Tata Interactive Systems, current Senior Advisor at KPMG India)
Parents
FatherHer father was an officer in the Indian Army.
Children
SonTilak Sharma
DaughterTvisha Sharma
Siblings
Brother(s)She has two younger brothers who are cardiologists by profession.
SisterNone

Career

Profession(s)Economist, Banker
Famous ForBeing the former Managing Director and CEO of Axis Bank Ltd.
Awards & Achievements
  • 'Banker of the Year' for 2014-15 by Business Standard
  • Best CEO - Private Sector in Forbes India Leadership Awards
  • AIMA - JRD Tata Corporate Leadership Award
  • 'India's Best Woman CEO' by Business Today
  • Various other recognitions

Favourites

FoodSeafood
Business personSteve Jobs
Money Factor
SalaryRs. 4.88 crores

Some Lesser Known Facts

Shikha Sharma was the Managing Director and CEO of Axis Bank from 2009 to 2018.
Her father, an Army officer, fought in India-Pakistan wars.
Shikha attended multiple schools due to her father's postings.
Originally interested in Physics, she pursued Economics instead.
She started at ICICI in 1980 and later moved to Axis Bank after 29 years.
Shikha Sharma's early mentors at the bank were K.V. Kamath and Mark Tucker.
She led the CII National Committee on Banking and was part of other committees.
Following her time at Axis Bank, she took advisory roles at KKR and Google Pay.
In 2020, her daughter Tvisha had a grand wedding ceremony.