Raghavendra Srinivas Bhat has been appointed as the MD and CEO of Karnataka Bank, effective from July 16, 2025.
Bhat, who started as a clerk in 1981, has had a 38-year career at the bank, serving in various roles and rising through the ranks.
He has extensive experience in key areas of Banking and Finance, including HR, IT, Digital Banking, Treasury Operations, Insurance, and Rural Economy.
Bhat has been the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Karnataka Bank since July 2 and has played a significant role in strategic decision-making at the bank.