Shri Ravindra Bhandary has graduated in Agriculture Science from University of Agricultural Sciences, Hebbal Bangalore and started his career with Canara Bank as Agriculture Extension Officer. He has rich and vast experience of more than three decades in various facets of Banking. He has also worked as General Manager for 3 years on deputation to Pragathi Krishna Grameena Bank sponsored by the Bank. Bank has deputed him to more than 12 countries on exposure visit. With an impeccable, unblemished and meritorious service coupled with honesty and integrity, he is recognized as a marvelous achiever. Under his dynamic and visionary leadership as General Manager, Canara Bank, Circle Office, Bengaluru, the Bank has become No 1 in terms of total business in the entire state. Recently he has been honoured with Distinguished Alumni Award by Alumni Association of University of Agricultural Sciences as a recognition for his exemplary contribution under Rural Development & CSR Initiatives. Presently, he is serving as General Manager in Priority Credit and Financial Inclusion Wing of the Bank at its Head Office, Bengaluru.