The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed Charulatha S Kar as its new Executive Director (ED), effective July 1, 2024.
Before her promotion to ED, Kar served as the Chief General Manager-in-Charge of the Human Resource Management Department.
With over three decades of experience at the Reserve Bank, Kar has worked in various areas, including Payment and Settlement Systems, Information Technology, Government Banking, Internal Accounts, and Human Resource Management.
She has also represented the RBI in several BIS Working Groups and has been a member of various internal and external committees.
As Executive Director, Kar will oversee the Department of Communication, the Human Resource Management Department, and serve as the Right to Information (First Appellate Authority).
Kar holds a post-graduate degree in commerce from the University of Mumbai and a Diploma in Treasury & Forex Management. She is also a Certified Associate of IIBF.
