Kotak Mahindra Bank has announced the appointment of Kedarswamy (Kedar) Ravangave as the new Head of Marketing for its Consumer and Commercial Banking division.

Ravangave, who previously held a leadership role at Amazon India, will now lead marketing strategies at Kotak Mahindra Bank, drawing on his extensive experience from prominent companies such as Marico and Amazon.

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. Reporting to Rohit Bhasin, President and Chief Marketing Officer, Ravangave is expected to be instrumental in strengthening Kotak’s position as a leading financial services brand for the aspirational Indian market.

Bhasin highlighted that Ravangave’s rich background in e-commerce and FMCG, combined with his focus on customer-centric innovation, will be crucial in achieving the bank’s strategic objectives.