The Reserve Bank of India has accorded its approval for the appointment of T S Anantharaman as part-time Chairman of the bank. Anantharaman has been holding the position of Non-Executive Director of the bank since August 28, 2009.

Anantharaman is a senior chartered accountant with wide and varied experience in practice, industry, teaching, consulting and service. He served with United Nations for seven years.

Anantharaman was the President of Chamber of Commerce, Thrissur, Thrissur Management Association and a number of other institutions.

At present, he is an investment consultant and director of number of other companies and institutions.