Corporate Governance And Risk Management
Board of Directors
Harsha Amarasekera, President's Counsel
Chairman
Appointed as Non-Independent, Non-Executive Director on 18th August 2020
Chairman of the Board of Directors with effect from 30th August 2020
Expertise
Law
Qualifications
- Attorney-at-Law of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka
- President’s Counsel
Current Appointments
Non-Independent, Non-Executive Chairman
Sampath Bank PLC
Independent, Non-Executive Chairman
- CIC Holdings PLC
- Swisstek (Ceylon) PLC
- Swisstek Aluminium Limited
- CIC Agri Businesses (Pvt) Ltd
- Vallibel Power Erathna PLC
Independent, Non-Executive Co-Chairman
- Vallibel One PLC
- Royal Ceramics Lanka PLC
Non-Executive Chairman
- Sampath Centre Limited
Chairman
- Colombo Port City Economic Commission
Independent, Non-Executive Director
- Expolanka Holdings Ltd
Non-Executive Director
- Galle Face Management Company (Pvt) Ltd
- Link Natural Products (Pvt) Ltd
- Millennium Airlines (Pvt) Ltd
- Millennium Investments Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
- Ceylon Hotels Holdings (Pvt) Ltd
- Silver Aisle (Pvt) Ltd
- EFL Global Logistics (Pte) Ltd
Ayodhya Iddawela Perera
Managing Director
Appointed as the Managing Director with effect from 1st July 2023
Expertise
Banking, Business Administration
Qualifications
- Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura
- Senior Fellow Member of the Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka
- Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, United Kingdom
Current Appointments
Managing Director
Sampath Bank PLC
Non-Executive Director
Sampath Centre Limited
Director
- Lanka Financial Services Bureau Ltd
- National Credit Guarantee Institution
- Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka Banks' Association (SLBA)
- LankaPay (Pvt) Ltd
Rushanka Silva
Deputy Chairman
Appointed as Non-Independent, Non- Executive Director on 1st September 2017
Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors with effect from 24th September 2020
Expertise
Finance and Management Accounting, Marketing, Business Communication, Managerial Economics, Financial Analysis
Qualifications
- Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Western Sydney, Australia
- Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, UK (ACMA)
- Alumnus of Harvard Business School, USA
Current Appointments
Chairman
Non-Executive Chairman
Sampath Information Technology Solutions Ltd
Deputy Chairman
- Sampath Bank PLC
- Siyapatha Finance PLC
Managing Director
Indra Traders (Pvt) Ltd
Executive Director
- Suntech Solutions (Private) Ltd
- Mirigama Solar (Pvt) Ltd
Director
- Indra Motor Spares (Pvt) Ltd
- Indra Property Development (Pvt) Ltd
- Indra Service Park (Pvt) Ltd
Dilip de S Wijeyeratne
Senior Independent Director
Appointed as Non-Independent, Non- Executive Director on 13th November 2018
Independent Director with effect from 8th August 2019
Senior Independent Director with effect from 6th May 2022
Expertise
Banking, Finance, Risk Management & Compliance, Investment Banking & Treasury
Qualifications
- Graduate Member of Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD)
- Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (ACA)
- Fellow Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, UK (FCMA)
Current Appointments
Senior Independent Director
Sampath Bank PLC
Singer (Sri Lanka) PLC
Independent, Non-Executive Chairman
- Hayleys Fibre PLC
- Janashakthi Insurance PLC
Aroshi Nanayakkara
Independent, Non-Executive Director
Appointed as Non-Independent, Non- Executive Director on 30th May 2019
Independent Director with effect from 27th June 2019
Expertise
Human Capital and Engagement, Corporate Strategy, Banking and Finance
Qualifications
- BSc. in Management from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA
- MSc. in Management from the London School of Economics, UK
- ACMA and CGMA qualifications from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, UK
Current Appointments
Independent, Non-Executive Director
Sampath Bank PLC
Asian Hotels & Properties PLC
Chief Executive Officer
Global Consulting Company
Chairperson
Sri Lanka Institute of Directors
Women Corporate Directors Sri Lanka
Chapter
Managing Director
Rubik International (Pvt) Ltd
Vajira Kulatilaka
Independent, Non-Executive Director
Appointed as Independent, Non-Executive Director with effect from 25th June 2020
Expertise
Engineering, Banking and Finance, Investment Banking and Treasury
Qualifications
- BSc. in Civil Engineering (First Class Honours), University of Moratuwa
- MEng. in Industrial Engineering and Management from Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) from the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts, USA
- Fellow Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, UK (FCMA)
Current Appointments
Independent, Non-Executive Director
Non-Executive Director
Printcare Digital Solutions (Pvt) Ltd
As stewards of long-term value, we are committed to robust governance, disciplined risk management and adaptive strategies to navigate an ever-evolving operating landscape driving sustainable value creation for all stakeholders.
Keshini Jayawardena
Independent, Non-Executive Director
Appointed as Independent, Non-Executive Director with effect from 1st October 2020
Expertise
Banking, Law, Leadership Development
Qualifications
- BSc. (Econ) in International Relations from the London School of Economics and Political Science, UK
- Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales from the College of Law, UK
Current Appointments
Independent, Non-Executive Director
Sampath Bank PLC
Associate Consultant
Bridge Partnership, UK
Enolla Consulting, UK
Vinod Hirdaramani
Independent, Non-Executive Director
Appointed as Independent, Non-Executive Director with effect from 16th February 2021
Expertise
Business Management
Qualifications
- BA degree from the Northwestern University, USA
- Alumnus of Harvard Business School, USA
Current Appointments
Independent, Non-Executive Director
Sampath Bank PLC
Executive Director
- Hirdaramani Leisure Holdings (Private) Limited
- Hirdaramani Apparel Holdings (Private) Limited
- Hirdaramani Investment Holdings (Private) Limited
- Hirdaramani International Exports (Private) Limited
- Hirdaramani (Private) Limited
- Hirdaramani Power (Private) Limited
- Hirdaramani Mercury Apparel (Private) Limited
- HI Fashions Holdings (Private) Limited
- C K T Apparel (Private) Limited
- Ceylon Knit Trend (Private) Limited
- Long Island Clothing Company (Private) Limited
- The Island Watch Company (Private) Limited
- Rosewood (Private) Limited
- Zenith Insurance Brokers (Private) Limited
- Hirdaramani Partners (Private) Limited
- Mandalay (Private) Limited
- Vinik (Private) Limited
Non-Independent, Non-Executive Director
Windforce PLC
Hiran Cabraal
Independent, Non-Executive Director
Appointed as Independent, Non-Executive Director with effect from 30th June 2022
Expertise
Risk Management, Financial Crime Compliance, Investment Banking and Treasury
Qualifications
- BSc. in Economics (Agricultural and Resource Economics) from the University of Maryland at College Park, USA
Current Appointments
Independent, Non-Executive Director
Managing Director
HSVC (Vietnam) Company Limited
Chairman
- Affno Virtual Market Pte. Ltd. (Singapore)
- Affno Virtual Market Pte. Ltd. (Sri Lanka)
Keith Modder
Independent, Non-Executive Director
Appointed as Independent, Non-Executive Director with effect from 2nd April 2024
Expertise
Information Technology
Qualifications
- Diploma in Business Management from the National Institute of Business Management (NIBM)
Current Appointments
Independent, Non-Executive Director
Sampath Bank PLC
Executive Director
- Keystone (Pvt) Ltd
- Lariam (Pvt) Ltd
Non-Executive Director
Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka PLC
Ajantha de Vas Gunasekara
Executive Director/Chief Financial Officer
Appointed as Executive Director with effect from 29th October 2020
Expertise
Banking, Finance and Insurance
Qualifications
- Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (FCA)
- Associate Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants of UK (ACCA)
- Fellow Member of the Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka (FCMA)
Current Appointments
Executive Director/Chief Financial Officer
Sampath Bank PLC
Non-Executive Director
Sampath Centre Limited
Director
LankaBangla Finance PLC
LankaBangla Securities PLC
Lasantha Senaratne
Company Secretary
Appointed as the Company Secretary with effect from 1st February 2019
Expertise
Banking, Law, Compliance
Qualifications
- PhD in Corporate Governance in the Financial Sector (University of Colombo, Faculty of Law)
- Attorney-at-Law of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka
- Senior Fellow Member of the Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka
- Degree of Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from the University of Colombo
- Master of Laws (LL.M) from the University of Colombo
- Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Colombo
- International Diploma in Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) from the University of Manchester, UK
- Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Corporate Secretaries of Sri Lanka
Muditha Walpola
Assistant Company Secretary
Appointed as the Assistant Company Secretary with effect from 1st February 2019
Expertise
Banking, Law
Qualifications
- Attorney-at-Law of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka
- Advanced Post Attorney Diploma in Banking, Finance and Insurance Laws from the Incorporated Council of Legal Education
Board Nominations and Governance Committee
Board Audit Committee
Board HR & Remuneration Committee
Board Nominations and Governance Committee
Board Related Party Transactions Review Committee
Board Cost Monitoring Committee (Discontinued w.e.f 21st January 2025)
Board Sustainability Committee
Board Credit Committee
Board Strategic Planning Committee
Board Shareholder Relations Committee
Board Treasury Committee
Board Marketing Committee
Board IT Committee