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Amit Shah

Assistant Vice President - Business Risk Mamagement, Credit Suisse
Mumbai, Maharashtra,India
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Amit Shah's Overview

Total Experience20 years
CompanyCredit Suisse
CountryIndia

Amit Anilchandra Shah is a senior Indian politician currently serving as the Union Minister of Home Affairs and the first Minister of Co-operation of India since 2021. He is a key figure in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and a close confidante of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Shah's political career began in Gujarat, where he served as the state's Home Minister and held multiple portfolios under Modi's chief ministership. He rose to national prominence as the BJP National President from 2014 to 2020, during which the party achieved significant electoral successes, including a majority in the 2014 and 2019 general elections. Known for his sharp political acumen, organizational skills, and strategic planning, he has played a crucial role in shaping the BJP's electoral strategies and policy decisions. He was elected to the Lok Sabha (the lower house of India's Parliament) from Gandhinagar constituency in 2019, and previously served as a member of the Rajya Sabha (upper house) from Gujarat.

Professional Summary

Amit Shah's work history includes a series of influential roles in various companies. Here is a detailed list of his professional journey:

Credit Suisse - Assistant Vice President - Business Risk Mamagement (2022 to Present)
BARCLAYS SHARED SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED - Assistant Vice President - Global Compliance Services (2014 to 2021)
Willis Processing Services India. - Compliance Officer (2012 to 2014)
Tata Aig Life Insurance Compny - Executive Underwriter (2008 to 2012)
Intelenet Global Services - Senior Customer Service Executive (2007 to 2008)
Shah Suppliers (Family Business) - Marketing Executive (2005 to 2007)

Notable Achievements

Architect of BJP's Electoral Dominance

As BJP National President (2014-2020), he is widely credited with expanding the party's footprint across India, leading to landmark victories in the 2014 and 2019 general elections, as well as numerous state assembly elections. His strategic planning and organizational capabilities were instrumental in these successes.

Revocation of Article 370

As Union Home Minister, he played a pivotal role in the parliamentary process for the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution of India, which had granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir. This led to the reorganization of the state into two Union Territories: Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh in August 2019.

Enactment of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA)

Spearheaded the introduction and passage of the Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019, which aims to grant Indian citizenship to persecuted religious minorities (excluding Muslims) from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan who entered India before December 31, 2014.

Establishment of Ministry of Co-operation

Became the first Union Minister of Co-operation in July 2021, a new ministry created to strengthen the cooperative movement in India, aiming to realize the vision of 'Sahkar se Samriddhi' (Prosperity through Cooperation).

Educational Background

Bachelor's degree, Commerece

Bhavans College

Certification - Compliance Carrer Acadamy, Compliance

University of Cambridge

Diploma In Financial Management, Finance

Wellingkars Institue Of Management

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Company Overview

Credit Suisse
Total employees50480
HeadquartersZurich
Founded1856

Credit Suisse Group AG was a global financial services company, co-headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland, that was founded by Alfred Escher in 1856. It offered services in private banking, investment banking, asset management, and shared services. Credit Suisse was known for its strict bank-client confidentiality and banking secrecy. Following a period of significant financial instability and loss of confidence, UBS Group AG agreed to acquire Credit Suisse on March 19, 2023, in an emergency rescue deal brokered by the Swiss government. The acquisition was completed on June 12, 2023, and Credit Suisse Group AG was merged into UBS Group AG, with ongoing integration of its operations.

Credit Suisse Stock Information
Credit Suisse, Inc. is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (delisted June 2023) under the ticker symbol CSGN (delisted June 2023). The company went public on Not applicable

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