She will take over the charge on or after February 1, 2019 and remain in the post till March 31, 2020. Prior to this elevation, Bharathi was an Executive Director at Canara Bank. Meanwhile, the Centre has also approved the appointment of K Ramachandran as Executive Director of Allahabad Bank. Balakrishna Alse has now been appointed as Executive Director of Oriental Bank of Commerce (OBC).