Karnataka Bank Appoints Mrs. Biji Sreekrishnavilas Sankaranarayanan as Executive Director
Mrs. Biji Sreekrishnavilas Sankaranarayanan assumed charge as Executive Director of Karnataka Bank on July 15, 2026. Her appointment is for a three-year term. She brings 31 years of banking experience and is not related to any existing directors.
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The Karnataka Bank Limited has announced the assumption of charge by Mrs. Biji Sreekrishnavilas Sankaranarayanan as Executive Director of the Bank, effective July 15, 2026. This appointment was initially made by the Board of Directors on May 19, 2026, designating her as an Additional Director and Whole-Time Director.
Mrs. Sankaranarayanan, who holds DIN 11534526, is now considered a Key Managerial Personnel of the Bank. She has confirmed that she has not been debarred from holding the office of a Director by any order from SEBI or any other authority. Her appointment is for a term of three years, commencing from July 15, 2026.
Mrs. Biji Sreekrishnavilas Sankaranarayanan brings 31 years of extensive experience in strategic banking, encompassing corporate banking, retail and branch banking, liabilities, secured assets, transformation, and digital modernization. Her profile highlights a proven track record in managing banking networks, scaling corporate banking, strengthening risk frameworks, and improving asset quality. She holds a Postgraduate degree in Mathematics, an MBA in HR, and a Professional Certification in Management of Social Initiatives from IIMK. She is not related to any of the existing Directors of the Bank.
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