K. V. Kamath (DIN: 00043501) is an Indian banker. Having started his career in 1971 at ICICI. In 1988, he moved to the Asian Development Bank and spent several years in South East Asia before returning to the ICICI as its Managing Director and CEO in 1996 and post its merger into ICICI Bank, was Managing Director and CEO of ICICI Bank.
Under his leadership, ICICI Bank Limited transformed itself into a diversified, technology-driven financial services group across banking, insurance, and asset management in India with a global presence.
He retired as Managing Director and CEO in 2009 and continued as the Chairman of ICICI Bank Limited until 2015.
Mr. Kamath has served as Chairman of Infosys. In 2015 he was appointed as the first President of the New Development Bank set up by the BRICS countries from where he retired in 2020. He served as a Chairman of the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID) for a period of 3 years until October 28, 2024. He is the Chairman and Independent Director of Jio Financial Services Limited. Mr. Kamath was awarded the Padma Bhushan, one of India’s highest civilian honours in 2008. Mr. Kamath is a mechanical engineer and completed his Post-Graduation in Business Administration from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. At Reliance Industries Limited, he is an Independent Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee.