Kalsanka Kamalaksha Pai

Kalsanka Kamalaksha Pai fondly called as K.K. Pai was a banker, Chairman of Syndicate Bank and Registrar of Manipal Academy of General Education. He was born on 26th June, 1921 to Venkatraya anda Sundari in Udupi. He completed his B.Com. degree from Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai.
Career
After completing B.Com. degree, K.K. Pai was selected for M.Com. course. But destiny had different designs. It landed him in Syndicate Bank. K.K. Pai was appointed as officer to work in Bombay Branch. During his service, he was exposed to all the fields of banking like foriegn exchange, advances, personal administration, etc. and underwent several trainings both in India and abroad. He became the Chairman and Managing Director of the bank in 1972. During his tenure number of branches steaply increased and spread all over India. As a chairman of bank he gave employment to more than 14000 youngmen and women. He was powerful supporter of self-employment by providing practical training to start the business to the educated youth and financial help through bank loan scheme. K.K. Pai had the privilege of being the Chairman to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of the bank. To mark the memorable occasion, Golden Jubilee Hall was constructed at Manipal. During his tenure bank won several National Awards. He functioned as Udupi muncipal councillor for 14 years and president for 5 years. He was actively involved with the spreading of Konkani language and culture. He was president of Konkani Bhas and Samskrutika Pratishthana.
Honours
Syndicate Bank has won several National and International Awards during the tenure of K.K. Pai. He was president of Dakshina Kannada Sahakari Sakkare Karkhane, President of Syndicate Krushi Pratishthana, President of Dr. T.M.A. Pai Foundation, President of Bharatiya Vidyabhavana, Udupi-Manipal Center, Secretary of Kashi Math Welfare Fund. He was director of ICDS Ltd.