Karnataka Bank has disclosed changes in its senior management through a regulatory filing pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The disclosure announces the promotion/elevation of four senior management personnel with effect from November 1, 2026.

Key Personnel Changes

  • Mr. Raghuram H S: Elevated from General Manager to Chief General Manager
  • Mr. Vinaya Bhat P J: Elevated from General Manager to Chief General Manager
  • Mr. Arul Raj Gomez A: Promoted from Deputy General Manager to General Manager
  • Mr. Jagadeesha D G: Promoted from Deputy General Manager to General Manager

Effective Date

All promotions are effective from November 1, 2026.

Professional Profiles

Mr. Raghuram H S: Banking professional with over three decades of experience in risk management, credit, treasury, foreign exchange, branch banking, technology, and human resources. Joined Karnataka Bank as a Clerk on April 29, 1994. Previously served as Assistant General Manager for Corporate and Mid-Corporate business, Interim Chief Risk Officer, and Principal Officer. Promoted to General Manager (Scale VII) in October 2025. Heads portfolios including Branch Banking, Products, Business Solution Group, Liabilities Sales & Third-Party Products, Government Business, Information Technology & MIS, and Human Resources & Industrial Relations. Holds Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts in Economics, CAIIB, Professional Risk Manager (PRM), Financial Risk Manager (FRM), Certified Credit Professional, and specialized qualifications in treasury, investment, risk management, anti-money laundering, KYC compliance, and information technology.

Mr. Vinaya Bhat P J: Seasoned banking professional with nearly three decades of experience in treasury, credit, compliance, branch banking, and digital channels. Joined Karnataka Bank as a Typist-cum-Clerk in May 1997. Previously served as Chief Dealer and Deputy General Manager overseeing Treasury & Accounts, Credit Sanctions, and Integrated Treasury. Promoted to General Manager (Scale VII) in April 2019. Headed Credit Marketing, Credit Sanctions, Treasury, and Branch Banking & Digital Channels. Appointed as Head of Compliance Department and Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) in April 2024, and additionally as Principal Officer in April 2025 for AML, KYC, and CFT frameworks. Holds Bachelor of Commerce, MBA, CAIIB, and advanced professional programmes in strategic management, leadership, organisational change, treasury and risk management, information technology, and cyber security.

Mr. Arul Raj Gomez A: Banking and information systems professional with over two decades of experience in banking operations, risk management, digital banking, information security, and audit functions. Joined Karnataka Bank as a Probationary Officer in April 2004. Assumed charge as Deputy General Manager of Information Systems (IS) Audit Department in May 2024, responsible for IT governance, information systems audit, cybersecurity oversight, and technology risk assurance. Additionally entrusted with Vigilance function in February 2025. Holds Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science, MBA in Finance, Master of Commerce, Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), and Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO).

Mr. Jagadeesha D G: Banking and technology professional with nearly three decades of experience in information technology, digital transformation, credit processes, and banking operations. Joined Karnataka Bank as a Clerk in December 1997. Worked in Data Centre Operations, Credit Risk and Loan Application Processing Systems (LAPS), Information Technology, IT & MIS, and Digital Centre of Excellence. Appointed as Deputy General Manager and Head of IT Operations in August 2023, responsible for IT operations, technology infrastructure, and digital enablement initiatives. Holds Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, MBA, CAIIB, and certification in Foundation in Computer Applications.

Financial Impact

Not quantified in the disclosure. The changes represent internal promotions without immediate financial impact disclosure.