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Bharat Masrani

Bharat Masrani is a Canadian banking executive best known for serving as Group President and Chief Executive Officer of Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD Bank Group).

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Bharat Masrani is a Canadian banking executive best known for serving as Group President and Chief Executive Officer of Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD Bank Group). Born in Uganda and of Indian descent, he joined TD in 1987 and led the bank from 2014 until his retirement in 2025.

Early life and education

Masrani was born in Uganda in 1955 or 1956 and is of Indian descent. He studied at York University in Toronto and completed an MBA at the Schulich School of Business.

Career at TD Bank Group

He joined TD in 1987 and advanced through commercial banking and risk-management roles. He later led TD’s U.S. retail banking business, became Chief Operating Officer in 2013, and was appointed CEO in 2014.

Leadership of TD

As chief executive, Masrani oversaw TD Bank Group through a period of expansion and significant operational change. TD announced his planned retirement in 2024, and his departure as CEO took effect in early 2025.

Recognition and board roles

Masrani has received recognition including the Horatio Alger Award. Publicly available profiles also note board and community involvement associated with his banking career.

Key facts

  • Joined TD in 1987 as a commercial banking trainee
  • Became Group President and CEO in November 2014
  • Retired as CEO in February 2025
  • Succeeded by Raymond Chun
  • Born in Uganda and of Indian descent
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Canadian context

Masrani is a prominent figure in Canadian banking and led one of Canada’s largest financial institutions, TD Bank Group, from Toronto.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Bharat Masrani?
He is a Canadian banking executive who served as Group President and CEO of TD Bank Group from 2014 until 2025.
Where was Bharat Masrani born?
He was born in Uganda.
When did Bharat Masrani join TD?
He joined TD in 1987 as a commercial banking trainee.
When did Bharat Masrani become CEO of TD?
He became Group President and CEO in 2014.
Who succeeded Bharat Masrani at TD?
Raymond Chun succeeded him as Group President and Chief Executive Officer.
What is Bharat Masrani’s educational background?
He attended York University and earned an MBA from the Schulich School of Business.

References

  1. TD Bank Grouphttps://www.td.com/ca/en/about-td/for-investors/investor-relations/financial-information/annual-report-2024/chair-of-the-board-message
    Supports: Confirms Masrani’s role, retirement timeline, and long tenure at TD.
  2. TD Bank Grouphttps://td.mediaroom.com/2024-09-19-TD-Bank-Group-President-and-CEO-Bharat-Masrani-to-Retire-April-10,-2025-Board-Names-Raymond-Chun-as-Successor
    Supports: Confirms retirement announcement and successor Raymond Chun.
  3. Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americanshttps://horatioalger.ca/members/detail/bharat-b-masrani/
    Supports: Confirms birthplace, background, career progression at TD, and award recognition.
  4. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bharat_Masrani
    Supports: Provides a consolidated biography including birth year range, career milestones, and retirement details.