Geojit Financial Services appoints Jones George as MD, founder C J George moves to Executive Chairman role
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- ✓Geojit Financial Services appointed Jones George as Managing Director and founder C J George as Executive Chairman, effective October 1, 2026.
- ✓The board approved this change on July 22, 2026, to support long-term succession.
- ✓Jones George joined the firm in 2013 and led digital growth, ensuring the company stays strong.
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Geojit Financial Services Limited on Wednesday announced a leadership transition, appointing founder C J George as Executive Chairman and Jones George as Managing Director, effective October 1, 2026.
The change was approved by the company's Board of Directors on July 22, 2026, following a recommendation by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, as part of a long-term succession plan.
C J George, who currently serves as Chairman and Managing Director, founded Geojit in 1987 alongside Ranajit Kanjilal. Over nearly four decades, the Kerala-based firm built a significant presence in Indian capital markets, claiming several industry firsts including internet and mobile trading platforms, as well as the launch of commodity futures trading in bullion, pepper, and cardamom.
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