Karnataka Bank has promoted Raghavendra Bhat M as its new Chief General Manager. Bhat, a graduate in commerce and a Certified Associate of the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance, has 36 years of experience in various cadres at both operational and administrative levels. Bhat started his career in Karnataka Bank in 1981 and served in various locations, including Bengaluru, Mumbai and Delhi. He was elevated to the post of General Manager in April 2014.