Karnataka Bank names Raghavendra S Bhat new MD and CEO

Karnataka Bank has named Raghavendra S Bhat as its new managing director and CEO, effective November 16, 2025, for a one-year term. This appointment was officially communicated via a press release on November 15, 2025.

Bhat brings extensive experience in banking and finance, with a career encompassing HR, IT, digital banking, treasury, forex operations, and insurances. He has held top management positions for over a decade, contributing to strategic decisions across the bank.

The bank anticipates that Bhat's leadership will drive continued growth and success, leveraging his deep understanding of the rural economy and diverse banking functions.