Key Appointment Details

  • Mrs. Biji Sreekrishnavilas Sankaranarayanan joined as the new Executive Director of Karnataka Bank
  • Appointment effective from July 15, 2026
  • The bank describes itself as a "leading private sector lender"

Professional Background of Appointee

  • Mrs. Biji S S has 31 years of end-to-end banking experience with South Indian Bank
  • Expertise spans corporate banking, retail & branch banking, liabilities, secured assets, transformation and digital modernization
  • Proven track record in steering nationwide banking networks as independent profit centers
  • Experience in scaling corporate banking verticals, strengthening risk frameworks, and improving asset quality
  • Background in enhancing customer acquisition models and architecting digital/operational turnaround journeys

Regulatory and Administrative Details

  • Disclosure dated: July 15, 2026
  • Company Identification Number (CIN): L85110KA1924PLC001128
  • NSE Scrip Code: KTKBANK
  • BSE Scrip Code: 532652
  • Signed by Sham Kanathila, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
  • Press release issued by Pallavi TS, Chief Manager & Public Relations Officer

Company Expectations

The bank expressed confidence that Mrs. Biji S S's expertise and leadership will drive the bank toward continued growth and success.