* Karnataka Bank has appointed Mr. Raghavendra S Bhat as the new Managing Director & CEO. * The appointment is effective from 16 November 2025 for a period of one year. * Mr. Bhat has extensive experience in banking, finance, HR, IT, digital banking, treasury and forex operations, insurance, and the rural economy. * He has held top management positions for over a decade and has been pivotal in shaping strategic decisions.