Karthik Shyamsunder Named to Bank of Clarke/EFSI Board of Directors

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Eagle Financial Services, Inc. (EFSI) has appointed Karthik Shyamsunder to its Board of Directors. Shyamsunder, a Distinguished Engineer/Fellow/VP at a leading internet technology company, brings extensive expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Security, and Big Data.

Currently serving as adjunct faculty at Johns Hopkins University, Shyamsunder holds multiple accolades including the Sun Oracle JavaOne Technology Conference Rock Star Speaker awards and Faculty of the Year awards. He possesses over 15 patents and is expected to contribute significantly to the bank's technological modernization efforts and platform development.

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• Addition of technology expert with AI and cybersecurity expertise to the board
• Strategic move to strengthen technological capabilities and modernization efforts
• Appointment brings diverse international perspective and local community involvement

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BERRYVILLE, Va., June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of Clarke and its holding company Eagle Financial Services, Inc. (EFSI) are pleased to announce the addition of Winchester resident Karthik Shyamsunder to their Board of Directors.

"Karthik brings vast technological experience with him, which will help steer the Bank in the direction it needs to go in as we grow and continue to modernize our platforms," said Brandon Lorey, Bank of Clarke President and CEO. "His expertise in Artificial Intelligence, which by all indicators is the future of technology, will be especially crucial."

Born in Singapore, Mr. Shyamsunder lived in various parts of the world before settling in the U.S. and becoming a citizen. Fluent in four languages, he holds both a B.S. and M.S. in Computer Science. Currently, he is a Distinguished Engineer/Fellow/VP at a leading internet technology company and serves as an adjunct faculty at Johns Hopkins University. His specialties include the Internet, Web, Cloud Computing, Security, Big Data, and Artificial Intelligence. Mr. Shyamsunder was named the Sun Oracle JavaOne Technology Conference Rock Star Speaker award in 2008 and 2012, and the Faculty of the Year award at Johns Hopkins University in 2000 and 2020. He also holds over 15 patents.

In addition to his professional achievements, Mr. Shyamsunder is actively involved in the Valley Interfaith Council and is the founder of Namaste Shenandoah, an Indian community organization based in Winchester. His wife, Dr. Archana Shyamsunder, runs a Nephrology practice in Winchester, and they have two children, a son studying Computer Science at Cornell University and a daughter studying medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. He moved to Winchester in 2005, discovering the best-kept secret of the Washington, D.C., area. 

"We are excited to have Karthik on the Board," said Cary Nelson, Chair of the Bank of Clarke/EFSI Board. "His background in technology and data security will help us navigate the challenges the coming years will certainly bring."

About Bank of Clarke

Founded on April 1, 1881, Bank of Clarke now operates 14 full-service branches, two loan production offices, a wealth management office, and one drive-through only facility. The main office is located at 2 East Main Street in Berryville, Virginia, with additional branches in greater Clarke County, Frederick County, Fauquier County, Loudoun County, Fairfax County, and the City of Winchester, VA, as well as a loan production office in Frederick, Maryland.  Eagle Financial Services, Inc., the Bank's holding company, trades on Nasdaq under EFSI, as of February 2025.

Bank of Clarke's mission is to be a trusted partner in the communities it serves, providing financial solutions to help people achieve their financial goals at every life stage. The bank aims to build lifelong relationships with customers, employees, shareholders, and communities, maintaining its status as a high-performing, independent community bank that offers best-in-class technology, products, and services. For more information, visit www.bankofclarke.bank.  Member FDIC.

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FAQ

Who is the new board member appointed to Eagle Financial Services (EFSI)?

Karthik Shyamsunder, a Distinguished Engineer/Fellow/VP at a leading internet technology company and adjunct faculty at Johns Hopkins University, has been appointed to EFSI's Board of Directors.

What expertise does Karthik Shyamsunder bring to EFSI's board?

Shyamsunder brings expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Security, Big Data, and Internet technologies, along with holding over 15 patents.

How will Karthik Shyamsunder's appointment benefit Bank of Clarke/EFSI?

His technological expertise, particularly in AI and data security, will help guide the bank's platform modernization efforts and navigate future technological challenges.

What are Karthik Shyamsunder's academic and professional achievements?

He holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in Computer Science, received the Sun Oracle JavaOne Technology Conference Rock Star Speaker award (2008, 2012), Faculty of the Year award at Johns Hopkins (2000, 2020), and holds over 15 patents.