Profile
Palamadairamaswamy Somasundaram is currently Independent Director at GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd. since 2025, Independent Non-Executive Director at DCB Bank Ltd. since 2020, and Managing Director at World Gold Council (India) Pvt.
Ltd since 2013.
Former roles include Chief Executive Officer, Executive Director & MD at Lakshmi Vilas Bank Ltd. in 2012, Managing Director-India at World Gold Council Ltd. from 2013 to 2024, Managing Director at Standard Chartered Securities (India) Ltd., and Member-India Manco at Standard Chartered Bank (Mumbai Branch).
Som Somasundaram active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| DCB BANK LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2020-01-24 |
| GLAXOSMITHKLINE PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2025-03-25 |
World Gold Council (India) Pvt. Ltd
World Gold Council (India) Pvt. Ltd Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment research | Chief Executive Officer | 2012-12-31 |
India International Bullion Exchange IFSC Ltd. | Director/Board Member | 2025-04-06 |
Former positions of Som Somasundaram
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
World Gold Council Ltd.
World Gold Council Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a membership organization and platform for gold data, insights and analytical tools for professional investors | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2024-02-29 |
| THE LAKSHMI VILAS BANK LIMITED | President | 2012-11-20 |
Standard Chartered Securities (India) Ltd.
Standard Chartered Securities (India) Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | President | 2009-12-31 |
Standard Chartered Bank (Mumbai Branch)
Standard Chartered Bank (Mumbai Branch) Major BanksFinance Provides commercial banking services | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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| Private companies | 8 |
|---|---|
World Gold Council Ltd.
World Gold Council Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a membership organization and platform for gold data, insights and analytical tools for professional investors | Commercial Services |
Lakshmi Vilas Bank Ltd.
Lakshmi Vilas Bank Ltd. Regional BanksFinance Provides banking and treasury services | Finance |
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Engages in the business of manufacturing, distributing and trading in pharmaceuticals | Health Technology |
Standard Chartered Securities (India) Ltd.
Standard Chartered Securities (India) Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
DCB Bank Ltd.
DCB Bank Ltd. Regional BanksFinance Provides banking and other financial services | Finance |
Standard Chartered Bank (Mumbai Branch)
Standard Chartered Bank (Mumbai Branch) Major BanksFinance Provides commercial banking services | Finance |
World Gold Council (India) Pvt. Ltd
World Gold Council (India) Pvt. Ltd Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment research | Finance |
India International Bullion Exchange IFSC Ltd. |
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