Shri K R Kamath appointed as Executive Director

Shri K.R. Kamath assumed the charge as the Executive Director on 18.05.2006. Shri Kamath was a General Manager in Corporation Bank since 2002, in charge of Information Technology, Information Security, Management Information System and Integrated Risk Management.

A brilliant academician, Shri Kamath had secured "VI rank" in University of Mysore in II year B.Com in the year 1975 and was adjudged as the "Best Outgoing Commerce Student" of the college in the year 1976. He is a Certified Associate of Indian Institute of Bankers.

He was promoted to Executive cadre in 1994 and was posted as Regional Manager for Collection And Payment Services, (CAPS) a "Specialized Business Unit" set up on an experimental basis by the Bank. Contribution of Shri Kamath in building a strong team, spearheading the marketing activities of CAPS and positioning CAPS as the flag ship product of the Bank, has earned him special recognition.

During his tenure in Information Technology Division in Corporation Bank, Shri Kamath was responsible for 100% automation of the Branches, migration of about 88% of business to Core Banking Solution, positioning the 900 strong ATM network of the Bank, putting in place Wide Area Network of the Bank, introduction of Internet Banking and implementing the Information Security System. During this period, the Bank received various awards from IDRBT & IBA for the technology lead of the Bank.

Shri Kamath has secured various Corporate Awards instituted by the Bank such as, Super Productivity Award, SOGian Award, Chairman's Club Membership and Regional Leadership Award. He was also conferred with "Sanman Award" by Joint Commissioner of Income Tax, Calicut Range, Calicut for the financial year 1997-98 in the year 2000.

He was one of the participants of the Technology Tour of US organized by TATA IBM in the year 1997-98. Shri Kamath has undergone various training programmes including workshop/seminars at IIM, Ahmedabad, IBA and BTC.

Known for his conceptual clarity, communication skills and ability to build strong result oriented teams, Shri Kamath has been one of the key members of the Team that has conceptualised and initiated steps to implement Organisational Transformation Project of Corporation Bank. With 29 years experience of working in various capacities in Corporation Bank,he will now add strength to the Team 'Bank of India'.