Jayaprakash C is an experienced banking professional currently serving as Circle Head at Canara Bank since April 2024. Previously, Jayaprakash held the position of Chairman at Kerala Gramin Bank from December 2020 to May 2024. A long tenure at Canara Bank from March 1995 to December 2020 included roles such as General Manager of Jaipur Circle, Head of MSME HUB in Bengaluru, and Regional Head of the Regional Office in Hassan, among others. Jayaprakash's educational background includes a Leadership Development program at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, a Bachelor's degree in Fisheries Science from the College of Fisheries in Mangalore, and qualifications from the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance, including CAIIB and a Diploma in Advanced Rural Banking.