Karnataka Bank Appoints Raghavendra Srinivas Bhat as MD & CEO
Karnataka Bank Limited's members approved the appointment of Mr. Raghavendra Srinivas Bhat as Managing Director & CEO through postal ballot e-voting. The voting concluded on January 22, 2026, with the resolution passing with the required majority.
The appointment of a new MD & CEO is a crucial leadership change that can significantly impact the company's strategic decisions, operational performance, and future growth trajectory.
The appointment of a new Managing Director & CEO is a significant positive development for the company, indicating leadership continuity and strategic direction.
Karnataka Bank Limited has announced the appointment of Mr. Raghavendra Srinivas Bhat as the new Managing Director & CEO of the Bank. This decision was made following an Ordinary Resolution passed by the bank's members through a postal ballot via remote e-voting.
The remote e-voting process commenced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at 9:00 AM IST and concluded on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM IST. The cut-off date for members eligible to vote was December 19, 2025.
CS Ullas Kumar Melinamogaru was appointed as the Scrutiniser for the remote e-voting. The Scrutiniser's report confirmed that the resolution to appoint Mr. Bhat was approved by the members with the requisite majority on January 22, 2026. The bank has made the Scrutiniser's report and e-voting results available on its website.
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