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	==Early life and education==		==Early life and education==

	Nixon Joseph was born on 30 May 1961 in Kochi, Kerala. He received his early education at Nirmala English Medium School, Aluva (1966–1973), followed by Rajagiri High School, Kalamassery (1973–1976). He pursued higher studies at Union Christian College, Aluva (1976–1983), where he completed his postgraduate education. He ~~later obtained his~~ Bachelor of Law (LL.B.) ~~from~~ Government Law College, Ernakulam ~~(1983–1985)~~. His ~~academic background~~ in literature, ~~law~~ and ~~management laid a strong foundation for~~ his ~~successful~~ career in banking, ~~leadership~~ and social development.		Nixon Joseph was born on 30 May 1961 in Kochi, Kerala. He received his early education at Nirmala English Medium School, Aluva (1966–1973), followed by Rajagiri High School, Kalamassery (1973–1976). He pursued higher studies at Union Christian College, Aluva (1976–1983), where he completed his postgraduate education. He studied for a Bachelor of Law (LL.B.) at Government Law College, Ernakulam, from 1983 to 1985. However, he did not complete the degree. His education in literature and his exposure to legal studies contributed to his understanding of administration, leadership, and public affairs, which later supported his career in banking, management, and social development.

	He completed his '''Master of Arts (M.A.) in English Language and Literature''' from the '''University of Kerala''' in 1983. To strengthen his communication and management skills, he subsequently earned a '''Post Graduate Diploma in Public Relations and Advertising''' in 1984.		He completed his '''Master of Arts (M.A.) in English Language and Literature''' from the '''University of Kerala''' in 1983. To strengthen his communication and management skills, he subsequently earned a '''Post Graduate Diploma in Public Relations and Advertising''' in 1984.

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	Apart from his formal education, Nixon completed all the banking e-learning modules offered through the State Bank of India's internal learning platform, reflecting his dedication to professional excellence and continuous skill development.		Apart from his formal education, Nixon completed all the banking e-learning modules offered through the State Bank of India's internal learning platform, reflecting his dedication to professional excellence and continuous skill development.

	==Banking ~~Career~~==		==Banking career==

	Nixon Joseph ~~joined~~ the ~~'''~~State Bank of India ~~(SBI)''' on '''1 October 1985''' as a '''Probationary Officer''~~'. During ~~a distinguished career spanning over thirty-five years~~, he ~~served in diverse~~ leadership positions across ~~retail~~ banking, ~~corporate banking~~, international ~~banking~~, ~~credit administration~~, ~~investments, compliance, risk management~~ and ~~strategic policy formulation~~.		Nixon Joseph's banking career spanned 36 years with the State Bank of India, one of India's largest public sector banks. During this period, he held numerous leadership positions across India and overseas, contributing significantly to banking operations, strategic management, international business, sustainability initiatives, financial inclusion and institutional transformation.

	His early assignments included branch management responsibilities in the North-Eastern states of India, particularly Mizoram, where he gained valuable operational experience in retail banking, customer relationship management and rural banking services.		His early assignments included branch management responsibilities in the North-Eastern states of India, particularly Mizoram, where he gained valuable operational experience in retail banking, customer relationship management and rural banking services.
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	In 2011, he was appointed '''Chief Executive Officer''' of SBI Tokyo Branch. As CEO, he led a multicultural team comprising predominantly Japanese professionals and was responsible for business strategy, regulatory compliance, customer relations, profitability, human resource management and stakeholder engagement. During his stay in Japan, he also served as '''President of the Sakura Toastmasters Club''' and '''President of the Tokyo International Debating Society''', promoting leadership, communication and cross-cultural collaboration.		In 2011, he was appointed '''Chief Executive Officer''' of SBI Tokyo Branch. As CEO, he led a multicultural team comprising predominantly Japanese professionals and was responsible for business strategy, regulatory compliance, customer relations, profitability, human resource management and stakeholder engagement. During his stay in Japan, he also served as '''President of the Sakura Toastmasters Club''' and '''President of the Tokyo International Debating Society''', promoting leadership, communication and cross-cultural collaboration.

	Returning to India ~~in 2012~~, Nixon ~~became '''~~Regional Manager~~''' for~~ SBI ~~Shillong Region~~, ~~overseeing forty-one branches~~ and ~~more than four hundred employees~~. ~~His responsibilities included business growth~~, ~~retail lending~~, ~~profitability~~, ~~human resource development~~, ~~non-performing asset management~~, ~~customer service~~ and ~~implementation of corporate social responsibility~~ initiatives.		Returning to India, Nixon Joseph served as Regional Manager, State Bank of India, Garo Hills Region, Meghalaya from 2013 to 2015. During his tenure, two SBI employees were kidnapped on two different occasions by insurgent groups operating in the region. He played a pivotal role in negotiating with the kidnappers and ensuring their safe release, demonstrating exceptional leadership, courage and crisis management under highly challenging circumstances. Subsequently, from 2015 to 2016, he served as Regional Manager, State Bank of India, Shillong Rural Region, where he continued to strengthen banking outreach, financial inclusion and rural development initiatives.

	In 2015, he assumed charge as '''Assistant General Manager (Foreign Accounts Tax Compliance)''' at SBI Corporate Centre, Mumbai, where he led implementation of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) and Common Reporting Standard (CRS) compliance framework across the Bank.		In 2015, he assumed charge as '''Assistant General Manager (Foreign Accounts Tax Compliance)''' at SBI Corporate Centre, Mumbai, where he led implementation of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) and Common Reporting Standard (CRS) compliance framework across the Bank.
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	Nixon actively participated in every edition of the '''SBI Green Marathon''', using the platform to spread awareness about environmental sustainability, healthy living and responsible citizenship.		Nixon actively participated in every edition of the '''SBI Green Marathon''', using the platform to spread awareness about environmental sustainability, healthy living and responsible citizenship.

	~~Recognising his contribution towards promoting fitness~~, ~~the Government of~~ India~~'s '''Fit India Movement''' designated~~ him as ~~a '''Fit India Ambassador'''. He has also been nominated to~~ the ~~prestigious '''Tata Mumbai~~ Marathon ~~Legends Club''' in recognition of~~ his ~~long-standing achievements in~~ marathon ~~running~~.		To date, Nixon Joseph has successfully completed 74 full marathons across India and abroad. His remarkable endurance and commitment to fitness have earned him widespread recognition as the "SBI Marathon Legend". Through his marathon journey, he actively promotes healthy living, discipline, resilience and public awareness about physical fitness among youth, professionals and the wider community.

	His inspiring transformation from a non-athlete to an accomplished marathon runner has motivated people across different age groups to embrace active lifestyles and pursue ambitious personal goals.		His inspiring transformation from a non-athlete to an accomplished marathon runner has motivated people across different age groups to embrace active lifestyles and pursue ambitious personal goals.

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	Nixon is also an accomplished speaker, mentor and advisor on corporate social responsibility, sustainability, social entrepreneurship and education. He has addressed hundreds of national and international forums, mentored social entrepreneurs and served on the governing and advisory boards of several educational institutions, foundations and non-profit organisations.		Nixon is also an accomplished speaker, mentor and advisor on corporate social responsibility, sustainability, social entrepreneurship and education. He has addressed hundreds of national and international forums, mentored social entrepreneurs and served on the governing and advisory boards of several educational institutions, foundations and non-profit organisations.

	==Early ~~Life~~ and ~~Education~~==		==Early life and education==

	Nixon Joseph was born on ~~'''~~30 May 1961~~'''~~ in ~~India~~. ~~From an~~ early ~~age~~, ~~he displayed a keen interest in academics~~, ~~communication and leadership~~, ~~which~~ later ~~became defining characteristics~~ of ~~his professional career~~. His ~~educational~~ background ~~reflects a multidisciplinary approach, combining~~ literature, banking, ~~finance, management, public relations~~ and ~~sustainability~~.		Nixon Joseph was born on 30 May 1961 in Kochi, Kerala. He received his early education at Nirmala English Medium School, Aluva (1966–1973), followed by Rajagiri High School, Kalamassery (1973–1976). He pursued higher studies at Union Christian College, Aluva (1976–1983), where he completed his postgraduate education. He later obtained his Bachelor of Law (LL.B.) from Government Law College, Ernakulam (1983–1985). His academic background in literature, law and management laid a strong foundation for his successful career in banking, leadership and social development.

	He completed his '''Master of Arts (M.A.) in English Language and Literature''' from the '''University of Kerala''' in 1983. To strengthen his communication and management skills, he subsequently earned a '''Post Graduate Diploma in Public Relations and Advertising''' in 1984.		He completed his '''Master of Arts (M.A.) in English Language and Literature''' from the '''University of Kerala''' in 1983. To strengthen his communication and management skills, he subsequently earned a '''Post Graduate Diploma in Public Relations and Advertising''' in 1984.

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	'''Nixon Joseph''' (born 30 May 1961) is an Indian banker, corporate ~~social responsibility (CSR)~~ leader~~, sustainability expert~~, social ~~impact professional~~ and ~~education sector executive~~. He currently serves as the '''Group Executive Director''' of '''Dignity Education Vision International (DEVI Sansthan)~~, Lucknow~~''', ~~a non-profit organization established~~ in ~~1992 that works towards improving access~~ to ~~quality~~ education.		'''Nixon Joseph''' (born 30 May 1961, Kochi, Kerala, India) is an Indian banker, corporate leader, social entrepreneur and sustainability advocate. He currently serves as the '''Group Executive Director''' of '''Dignity Education Vision International (DEVI Sansthan)'''. With more than '''36 years''' of distinguished service in the '''State Bank of India (SBI)''', including international assignments in Bahrain and Japan, he has made significant contributions to banking, corporate social responsibility, financial inclusion, education, sustainability and social development. He is also widely recognized as an accomplished marathon runner, motivational speaker and mentor.

	With a professional career spanning nearly four decades, Nixon has held senior leadership positions in banking, international finance, corporate governance, sustainability, philanthropy and non-profit management. He spent more than thirty-five years with the '''State Bank of India (SBI)''', India's largest public sector bank, where he served in several leadership roles across India, Bahrain and Japan before retiring as '''President and Chief Operating Officer of SBI Foundation''' in May 2021.		With a professional career spanning nearly four decades, Nixon has held senior leadership positions in banking, international finance, corporate governance, sustainability, philanthropy and non-profit management. He spent more than thirty-five years with the '''State Bank of India (SBI)''', India's largest public sector bank, where he served in several leadership roles across India, Bahrain and Japan before retiring as '''President and Chief Operating Officer of SBI Foundation''' in May 2021.

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