Kotak Mahindra Bank appoints new CTO and adds key leaders to senior management team

Kotak Mahindra Bank has announced significant additions to its senior leadership team following a board meeting held on March 22, 2025. The bank has appointed Mr. Bhavnish Lathia as the new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and a Senior Management Personnel, effective immediately. Mr. Lathia brings over 27 years of global experience in technology, product, and platform management and has been a key part of the bank’s leadership since August 2022.

In another key move, Mr. Vyomesh Kapasi, Head of Consumer Bank – Product, has been inducted into the Group Management Council and designated as a Senior Management Personnel. Kapasi is a veteran at Kotak, with over 30 years at the group, including his role as MD & CEO of Kotak Mahindra Prime Ltd.

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Additionally, the bank identified several leaders as part of its expanded senior management team:

  • Mr. Pranav Mishra – Head, Consumer Bank – Distribution
  • Mr. Phani Shankar – Chief Credit Officer
  • Mr. SK Honnesh – Group General Counsel
  • Mr. Anupam Kaura – Chief Human Resources Officer
  • Mr. Rohit Bhasin – Chief Marketing Officer
  • Mr. Rajiv Mohan – Treasurer

These appointments reflect Kotak Mahindra Bank’s strategic emphasis on strengthening leadership across technology, legal, HR, credit, and marketing functions to support its future growth plans. The bank stated that details of the appointments are available on its official website under SEBI listing disclosures.

No directors are related to the newly appointed or identified personnel.