Mumbai, August 2024.

Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd (“KMBL” / “Bank”) announced the appointment of Kedarswamy (Kedar) Ravangave as Head of Marketing for Consumer and Commercial Bank.

Kedar joins Kotak Mahindra Bank from Amazon India, where he was a pivotal member of the leadership team, driving marketing, brand, and category initiatives. With extensive experience across esteemed organizations like Marico and Amazon India, Kedar brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Kotak. He holds a B.Tech in Electronics and Communication from Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur and an MBA from Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune.

Kedar will be working closely with Consumer and Commercial Bank business teams on driving marketing initiatives and shall report to Rohit Bhasin, President, Head – Propositions & Chief Marketing Officer, Kotak Mahindra Bank.

Rohit Bhasinsaid, "We are delighted to welcome Kedar to the Kotak family. With his extensive experiencein e-commerce and FMCG, and his proven track record in marketing, Kedar will be instrumental in our efforts to build Kotakas the go to financial services brand for the Aspirational Indian. His leadership and innovative approach, combined with his strong focus on customer centricity, will help us navigate the dynamic market landscape and achieve our strategic objectives".

KedarswamyRavangave, Head of Marketing for Consumer and Commercial Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, expressed enthusiasm about his new role, stating, "I am thrilled to take on this challenge and work for a brand in the BFSI sector. The banking industry is dynamic and constantly evolving, with technology at the forefront. I am grateful for this opportunity and eager to contribute to the bank's growth journey.I look forward to collaborating with the talented team at Kotak in the journey to continueto build a strong, innovative, and customer-centric brand."