Shri. Suresh Menon joins NSE International Exchange as Public Interest Director, effective from 30 April 2025.
Shri. Suresh Menon: A Distinguished Regulator with Three Decades of Service to India’s Securities Market. Shri. Menon is a stalwart in India’s financial regulatory landscape who recently marked the culmination of a distinguished 30-year career with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), retiring in June 2022 as Chief General Manager.
Over the course of three decades at SEBI, Shri. Menon rose through the ranks — from Manager to Chief General Manager — contributing across core operational departments including Secondary Market Regulation, Market Intermediary Supervision, Investigations, and Regional Administration.
As a pioneering figure in the early regulation of India’s securities market, Shri. Menon played a pivotal role in the registration and supervision of the initial cadre of stockbrokers and stock exchanges. His team conducted crucial inspections of major exchanges including BSE, Madras Stock Exchange, Cochin Stock Exchange, and others, laying the foundation for today’s modern, demutualized markets. His leadership extended to major policy initiatives and enforcement actions. As head of SEBI’s Investigation Department, He led inquiries into high-profile cases of market manipulation, insider trading, front running, and violations of PFUTP, LODR, and corporate governance norms.
During his five-year tenure as Regional Director of SEBI’s Southern Regional Office in Chennai, Shri. Menon oversaw the entire spectrum of securities regulation in the southern states. He also served for seven years as a Quasi-Judicial Officer, passing over 500 orders on critical regulatory matters, reinforcing SEBI’s mandate for transparency and investor protection.
In another key role, he also led the Market Intermediary Supervision and Policy Department, framing policies and overseeing the regulation of stockbrokers, depository participants, merchant bankers, credit rating agencies, and debenture trustees. His contribution to the clearance of over 500 IPO prospectuses highlights his role in capital market development. Shri. Suresh Menon’s career is a testament to integrity, regulatory foresight, and unwavering commitment to the development and stability of India’s financial markets.
