Gopi Krishna Puttaganti
Bengaluru
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Canara Bank, adept in Banking & Finance and demonstrating exceptional leadership qualities. Spearheaded significant business growth, managed successful amalgamations, and turned around Karnataka Grameena Vikas Bank from losses to profits, showcasing unparalleled Board Management and oratory skills.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Wing Head
Canara Bank
Bengaluru
04.2024 - Current
- A leading public sector bank in India.
- Overall monitoring of nine domestic associates and subsidiaries.
- Ensuring the timely and professional conduct of Board meetings, apart from the Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Risk Management Committee, Investment Committee, Stakeholders' Relation Committee, etc.
- Improvement in overall rating and valuation of Associate Companies.
- Handled the amalgamation process of regional rural banks in the states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
- Handled the IPO process of Canara HSBC Life Insurance and Canara Robeco Mutual Fund.
Circle Head
Canara Bank
Bengaluru
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Overall responsibility for 578 branches, 11 regional offices, and 5,029 employees.
- Resource Mobilization, Credit Dispensation, and Recovering NPAs.
- Overall business increase of over 21,500 crores during 2023-24.
- 10300+ Crores increase in Resources.
- 11200+ Crores increase in Assets.
- Managed NPA’s without much addition.
- Internal Control, Compliance aspects improved substantially.
Chairman
Karnataka Grameena Vikas Bank
04.2023 - 07.2023
- A Regional Rural Bank in Karnataka, sponsored by Canara Bank.
- Managing the Bank on sound lines.
- The turnaround of the bank from losses to profits went from a loss of Rs 605 crores in FY 2019-20 to a profit before tax of Rs 7 crores in FY 2020-21, and in FY 2022-23 (when I left), the profit increased to over Rs 40 crores.
- Rating of the Bank improved from ‘B’ to ‘A’
Regional Manager
Canara Bank
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Supervising the branches under regions ranging from 60 to 100.
- Overall, business development is in line with the corporate expectations.
- Achieved most of the Business goals set out by top Management.
General Manager
Andhra Pragathi Grameena Bank
11.2016 - 05.2017
- Regional Rural Bank in Andhra Pradesh, sponsored by Syndicate Bank
- Managing the entire Bank on sound lines in given parameters.
- Handled General Administration, Credit Monitoring and Supervision, Legal and Fraud management, Inspection, Audit and Supervision, Compliance, Board Secretariat, Financial Inclusion departments in the Bank.
- As part of General administrative duties supervised the construction of Bank Head Office Building and ensured it completed within planned time.
- The bank achieved good progress during that time, simultaneously complying with compliance guidelines.
Various Capacities
Syndicate Bank
05.1985 - 11.2013
- Headed all types of Branches.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Worked in various Administrative offices
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
Education
Independent Director’s Certification -
Indian institute of Corporate affairs
01.2024
Licentiate -
Indian Institute of Insurers
01.2021
MBA - Banking & Finance
IGNOU
New Delhi, India01.2011
Certified Associate -
Indian Institute of Bankers
Mumbai, India01.1989
BA - Economics
Dr Ambedkar open University
Hyderabad, India01.1989
Licentiate - Civil Engineering
AP State Council of Technical Education
01.1983
Skills
- Banking & Finance
- Economics
- Board Management
- Written Communication
- Oratory Skills
- Leadership
Personal Information
Title: General Manager, Canara Bank
Board Level Experience
- Chairman of the Board, Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank, 3+ years
- Nominee Director, Karnataka Gramina Bank
- Nominee Director, Karnataka State Finance Corporation
- Permanent Special Invitee, Canara HSBC Life Insurance Co Ltd
- Permanent Special Invitee, Canara Robeco AMC
- Permanent Special Invitee, CanFin Homes Ltd
- Permanent Special Invitee, Canbank Factors Ltd
- Permanent Special Invitee, Canbank Financial Services Ltd
- Permanent Special Invitee, Canbank Computer Services Ltd
- Permanent Special Invitee, Canara Bank Securities Ltd
- Permanent Special Invitee, Higher Education Financing Agency
- Permanent Special Invitee, Canara Venture Capital Fund Ltd
Professional Enhancement
- High sensitization workshop for potential successors, CAFRAL, Bengaluru, 2 days
- Training program on various aspects of life Insurance, Udaipur, 3 days
- SWIFT International Banking Operations Seminar, SWIFT, Beijing, 4 days
- Leadership Development program, ASCI, Hyderabad, 5 days
- Challenges in Banking, CIBM, Pune, 5 days
- Orientation Program for Chairmen of RRB’s, BIRD, Lucknow, 5 days
- Certification Program in IT & Cyber Security, IDRBT, Hyderabad, 2 days
- First time Regional Managers Induction program, SIBSTC, Bengaluru, 4 days
- Executive Development Program, CIBM, Pune, 5 days
- Orientation program for General Managers of RRB’s, BIRD, Lucknow, 5 days
- Management By Challenge, Volume – II, SIBM, Manipal, 5 days
- Development Economics, SIBM, Manipal, 5 days
- Corporate Credit, SIBM, Manipal, 6 days
- Relationship Banking and Marketing of Services, SIBM, Manipal, 4 days
- Orientation program for Officers, STC, Lucknow, 14 days
- Workshop on NPA Mechanism, STC, Vijayawada, 2 days
- Workshop in BASEL norms, SIBM, Manipal, 5 days
- Orientation program for first time bankers, STC, Hyderabad, 6 days
Timeline
Wing Head
Canara Bank
04.2024 - Current
Circle Head
Canara Bank
04.2023 - 04.2024
Chairman
Karnataka Grameena Vikas Bank
04.2023 - 07.2023
Regional Manager
Canara Bank
05.2019 - 07.2019
General Manager
Andhra Pragathi Grameena Bank
11.2016 - 05.2017
Various Capacities
Syndicate Bank
05.1985 - 11.2013
Independent Director’s Certification -
Indian institute of Corporate affairs
Licentiate -
Indian Institute of Insurers
MBA - Banking & Finance
IGNOU
Certified Associate -
Indian Institute of Bankers
BA - Economics
Dr Ambedkar open University
Licentiate - Civil Engineering
AP State Council of Technical Education
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