The Centre has appointed Ms Nupur Mitra as Chairman and Managing Director of Dena Bank, a public sector lender. She will assume charge of her new position from November 1 this year. Ms Mitra will replace Mr D.L. Rawal, who is due to superannuate on October 31.

Currently, Ms Mitra is Executive Director at Indian Overseas Bank. An executive order appointing Ms Mitra as next CMD of Dena Bank was issued here on Friday.

She is the first woman to be at the helm of Dena Bank. Her term ends on December 31, 2012, when she superannuates.

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