Dhanlaxmi Bank has appointed Krishnakumar. K as its Chief Financial Officer, effective July 10, 2026. The appointment strengthens the bank's senior leadership structure and financial oversight capabilities.

Key Appointment Details

The appointment details are as follows:

Leadership Update

The appointment of Krishnakumar. K to the role of Chief Financial Officer underscores Dhanlaxmi Bank's focus on strengthening its senior management team. The CFO position is a critical leadership role responsible for overseeing the financial operations and reporting functions of the bank.

Dhanlaxmi Bank has appointed Mr. Gopalakrishnan V.N as its Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) for a period of three years, effective from the date he assumes charge on July 13, 2026. The appointment was approved by the Board of Directors via a resolution passed by circulation on July 6, 2026. The bank disclosed this information in a regulatory filing submitted to the stock exchanges.

Mr. Gopalakrishnan has been appointed in the grade of General Manager. He is a seasoned banker with over 40 years of experience across various financial institutions, including ESAF Small Finance Bank, Federal Bank Limited, and EXIM Bank. His extensive background covers core banking operations, vigilance, fraud prevention, compliance, risk management, credit, forex, trade finance, governance, and ESG.

Prior to this role, Mr. Gopalakrishnan served as the Deputy Vice President in the Vigilance department of ESAF Small Finance Bank for six years, where he managed investigations, preventive vigilance, and training. He also held the position of AGM – Operations at EXIM Bank in Djibouti, East Africa, and gained significant exposure to Forex & Trade Finance, Credit, Branch Banking, Vigilance, and Risk Management during his tenure at Federal Bank Ltd.

Key Details of Appointment

Educational Qualifications

Mr. Gopalakrishnan holds an MBA and a Bachelor of Law degree. He is also a Certified Associate of the Indian Institute of Bankers (CAIIB) and holds a Certification in Small Finance Bank Operations. The appointment follows the disclosures required under the SEBI Master Circular dated January 30, 2026.