Academic & Honorary Recognitions
Ph.D. on Economic Implications of Global Citizenship
Sri Sharada Institute of Indian Management – Research Foundation (SRISIIM), New Delhi
Conferred at the 5th Convocation “Dikshant Samaroh” on 30 November 2018 at Vasant Kunj, New Delhi.
Ph.D. on Green Banking and Sustainability
Sri Sri University, Odisha
Received at the Second Convocation on 1 September 2015 in the presence of Shri Naveen Patnaik and Poojya Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankarji.
Ph.D. on Global Governance
EU Graduation Ceremony, Geneva
Awarded in June 2013 in Geneva, Switzerland for his thesis on Global Governance.
Honorary Doctor of Laws
Washington College, USA
Honorary degree conferred in 2012 during the 229th commencement function for contributions to banking, knowledge management, CSR, and governance.
Global Awards & Honors
Lifetime Achievement Award – Banker Middle East Awards
Dubai, 27 May 2015
Lifetime Achievement Award at the Banker Middle East Awards in Dubai.
Life Time Achievement Award – Excellence in Governance
Tamil Nadu, India (2014)
Received from Dr. K. Rosaiah, Hon’ble Governor of Tamil Nadu, for initiatives to promote excellence in governance practices.
CA Global Achiever Award
ICAI Awards 2012 (Mumbai)
Awarded during the ICAI Awards ceremony on 3 February 2013 at Grand Hyatt, Mumbai.
Best CEO in Middle East – EMEA Awards
Middle East (2011)
Won Best CEO in Middle East at the EMEA Awards (second time receiving this honor).
Best CEO in Middle East Banking Industry
Middle East Awards Institute (2008)
Award presented by Hon. Dominique de Villepin, Former Prime Minister of France.
Kalaimamani Award
Tamil Nadu, India (2011)
The prestigious Kalaimamani award presented by H.E. Kalaignar M. Karunanidhi on 13 February 2011.
Sustainability Leadership & Global Recognition
Green Economy Visionary Award
Union of Arab Banks Summit, Rome (2016)
Presented by Mr. Mohammed Jarrah Al‑Sabah, Chairman, Union of Arab Banks, for long-standing contribution to environment-friendly activities and promoting green economies.
Energy & Environment Foundation Global Excellence Award
Renewable Energy (2017)
Presented by the Minister of State (I/C) for Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy and Mines, Government of India, recognizing vision and leadership in renewable energy.
Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award
Conferred by the President of India
The highest honor for overseas Indians, awarded by the Hon’ble President of India.
Personal Appreciation from UN Secretary‑General
H.E. Ban Ki‑moon
Earned personal appreciation from the UN Secretary‑General for global sustainability advocacy.
Testimonial
H.E. Ban Ki‑moon
Personal appreciation shared for Dr. R. Seetharaman’s global sustainability advocacy.