Karnataka Bank has announced the extension of the tenure for Mr. Ratheesh R, Head – Training and General Manager. His contract has been extended for an additional one year, effective August 17, 2026. Mr. Ratheesh R brings over 39 years of extensive banking experience, having previously held senior roles at Corporation Bank and Union Bank of India before joining Karnataka Bank in 2023.
Senior Management Role Extension
Karnataka Bank has officially extended the tenure of Mr. Ratheesh R, who serves as the Head of Training and holds the position of General Manager. This extension will be for a period of one year, commencing from August 17, 2026. The announcement underscores the bank’s commitment to maintaining continuity in its crucial training and development functions.
Profile of Mr. Ratheesh R
Mr. Ratheesh R is a seasoned banking professional with a distinguished career spanning over 39 years. He commenced his banking journey in 1984 with the erstwhile Corporation Bank. Prior to his current role, he retired as a General Manager from Union Bank of India in April 2023. During his extensive career, Mr. Ratheesh R has amassed diverse experience across various banking functions, including credit portfolio management, MSME and large corporate lending, export credit, risk evaluation, and stressed asset recovery management. He has also contributed his expertise as a faculty member for NIBM, Pune.
He joined Karnataka Bank Limited as ‘Head-Training’ at the Staff Training College in Mangaluru on August 17, 2023, in the cadre of General Manager on a contract basis for an initial period of three years. His professional qualifications include CAIIB and various certifications from the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance, covering areas such as Credit, Ethics, Strategic Management, and Risk.
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