Srikrishnan Harihara Sarma assumes charge as Managing Director & CEO of Karnataka Bank

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, June 9, 2023: Srikrishnan Harihara Sarma assumed charge as Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Karnataka Bank Ltd on Friday. A release from the bank stated that the appointment is effective from the date of his assuming charge and will last for a period of three years.

 
On assuming charge as MD & CEO, Mr. Srikrishnan said, "this is indeed a honour as I inherit a very rich legacy of trust and excellence. As we enter our centenary year, we will launch innovative and digital solutions with an accelerated outreach, physically and virtually. We stand committed as a team to re-invent the Bank and shall remain relevant for the present and future needs of all our customers."

Mr. Srikrishnan brings an extensive background of about forty years in various banking domains, including Commercial, Retail & Transactional Banking, Technology, and Payments. His prior experiences encompass significant senior roles at HDFC Bank Limited, Yes Bank Limited, and Jio Payments Bank Limited. At HDFC Bank Limited, he was part of the pioneering founding management team and played a crucial role in developing the bank’s Corporate and Retail Banking, Treasury, and Capital Markets Infrastructure segments. His tenure at Yes Bank Limited witnessed him establishing the Commercial Banking infrastructure. As MD & CEO of Jio Payments Bank Limited since inception, he spearheaded the licensing and commencement of operations.