KTKBANK Appoints Biji Sreekrishnavilas Sankaranarayanan as Executive Director
Karnataka Bank's Board appointed Biji Sreekrishnavilas Sankaranarayanan as an Additional Director and Executive Director (KMP), effective from the date of taking charge, for a 3-year term. The Reserve Bank of India approved the appointment on May 13, 2026. The appointment is subject to shareholder approval.
The appointment of an experienced executive director is likely to have a moderate positive impact on the bank's strategic direction and operational efficiency.
The announcement conveys positive news regarding the appointment of a new executive director, which is expected to bring strategic leadership and experience to the bank.
The Board of Directors of The Karnataka Bank Limited, in its meeting held on May 19, 2026, has appointed Mrs. Biji Sreekrishnavilas Sankaranarayanan (DIN: 11534526) as an Additional Director, designated as a Whole Time Director in the capacity of Executive Director and Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) of the Bank for a period of 3 years from the date of taking charge. This appointment is subject to the approval of the shareholders of the Bank. Reserve Bank of India had conveyed its approval vide letter dated May 13, 2026, for the appointment of Mrs. Biji Sreekrishnavilas Sankaranarayanan as Executive Director of the Bank. Mrs. Biji Sreekrishnavilas Sankaranarayanan has not been debarred from holding the office of a Director by virtue of any order passed by the SEBI or any other such authority.
The Board Meeting commenced at 10:00 AM and concluded at 06:40 PM on May 19, 2026. Mrs. Biji Sreekrishnavilas Sankaranarayanan is a Strategic Banking Leader with 31 years of end-to-end experience across corporate banking, retail & branch banking, liabilities, secured assets, transformation, and digital modernization. She is not related to any of the Directors in the Bank.
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