New Delhi, 30 October (H.S.): Hinduja Housing Finance, a subsidiary of Hinduja Leyland Finance Limited, has appointed Vivek Kannan as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), succeeding Sachin Pillai, who resigned from his position as Managing Director of the housing finance company on October 29, 2026.

Vivek Kannan joined the company in 2020 as its Chief Operating Officer (COO) and has since been associated with its operational and business functions.

Commenting on the appointment, Dheeraj G. Hinduja, Chairman of Hinduja Housing Finance, said that under Kannan's leadership, the company would continue to strengthen its capabilities and focus on delivering long-term value to customers and stakeholders.

Sachin Pillai, meanwhile, will continue to serve on the company's board of directors as a Non-Executive Director.

With more than two decades of experience in the financial services sector, Kannan will focus on strengthening the company's market presence and driving sustainable growth.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar