Mr. Raghavendra Srinivas Bhat has had an illustrious 38-years' career at the Karnataka Bank Limited, starting as a Clerk in 1981. Over the years, he rose through the ranks and ultimately served as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) in the CGM Cadre upto the year 2019.

With extensive expertise across various domains, Mr. Bhat's professional journey encompasses Banking, Finance and also Agriculture as his roots deeply tied to an agriculturist family background. During his tenure in the Karnataka Bank Limited, his diverse experience spans and covers all key areas of Banking and Finance, including HR, IT & Digital Banking, Treasury & Forex Operations, Insurance (Third Party Products) and Rural Economy. Having held top management positions for more than a decade, his leadership and vision have been pivotal in shaping strategic decisions at the highest levels.

Prior to elevating to the role of Managing Director & CEO, he worked as the Chief Operating Officer of the Bank w.e.f. July 02, 2025 to July 15, 2025.