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Our Vision
  • Inspiring the Nation towards Transformational Growth
Our Mission
  • We are in the business of providing financial services that contribute to the quality of life, and enterprise development, via affordable, accessible, and efficiently delivered solutions
  • We empower and develop our human resources, so that they will care for and protect our customers
  • We contribute to national economic development, while being competitively profitable
  • We believe in ‘giving back’ to the society we operate in, while being sustainable in our business practices
BHAG
  • To be the most customer sought after bank with the industry best employee satisfaction level
Strategic Objectives
  • Driving Excellence
  • Building Customer-Centricity
  • Being Future-Ready
Our Vision
  • Inspiring the Nation towards Transformational Growth
BHAG
  • To be the most customer sought after bank with the industry best employee satisfaction level
Our Mission
  • We are in the business of providing financial services that contribute to the quality of life, and enterprise development, via affordable, accessible, and efficiently delivered solutions
  • We empower and develop our human resources, so that they will care for and protect our customers
  • We contribute to national economic development, while being competitively profitable
  • We believe in ‘giving back’ to the society we operate in, while being sustainable in our business practices
Strategic Objectives
  • Driving Excellence
  • Building Customer-Centricity
  • Being Future-Ready

62

Years of
Experience

743

No of Outlets

823

No of ATMs

14.7M M

Customer Accounts

3Tn Tn

Total Assets Base
Our Operational Highlights

Our Business Values

Being the Pride of the Nation

Our bank from humble beginnings has become the pulse of every Sri Lankan by enhancing their living standard whilst supporting State endeavors and socio economic development considering the aspirations of the nation.

Customer Focus & Agility

We provide customized solutions to satisfy our customers always placing them at the centre of decision-making and striving to enhance value in our services. We are responsive and flexible to meet the unique needs of our customers by redefining ourselves to embrace change.

Integrity & Accountability

As a financial institute, Honesty and Righteousness have been our strengths, which have been preserved in our culture from our very establishment, and we pride being who we are. As a responsible and a dependable bank, we are liable to our key stakeholders for our conduct.

Continuous Learning Culture & Team Spirit

We seek to improve our knowledge base by enhancing the extrinsic knowledge, tracing and recording the tacit knowledge to improve our efficiency & effectiveness. We believe in our people for our success and everyone working together for a common goal with team spirit.

Empowerment & Diversity

We empower our people and enable their creativity through innovative products, services & processes. We value our customers’ differences, understanding that diversity makes us even stronger.

Meet Our Team

  • Board of Directors
  • Chief Executive Officer / General Manager
  • Corporate Management
  • Executive Management
Mr. Sujeewa Rajapakse

Chairman
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Mr. Kumar Gunawardana

Director
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Mr. Isuru Balapatabendi

Director
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Mr Keerthi Goonatillake

Director
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Mr. Manjula Wellalage

Director
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Ms. Visakha Amarasekere

Director
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Mr. Dushmantha Thotawatte

Director
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Name of the bank

People’s Bank

Legal status

A Licensed Commercial Bank under the Banking Act No. 30 of 1988, incorporated as a Commercial Bank by People's Bank Act No. 29 of 1961 as amended.

Auditors

Auditor General
Auditor General’s Department
Independence Square,
Colombo 7, Sri Lanka.

Actg. Secretary to the Board

Ms. S.H. Wijekoon

  • Head Office
    (Registered Office)
  • Off-Shore Banking Unit
  • Overseas
    Customer
    Services
  • Corporate
    Banking
    Division
  • International
    Banking Division
  • No. 75, Sir Chittampalam A.
    Gardiner Mawatha,
    Colombo 2, Sri Lanka
  • +94 11 2327841 (6 Lines)
  • +94 11 2446316 (15 Lines)
  • +94 11 2481481
  • info@peoplesbank.lk
  • www.peoplesbank.lk
VAT Registration No: 409000037-7000
1961 - 1970
  • 1961
    • People's Bank was inaugurated on 1st July 1961. The first branch was opened at Duke Street, Colombo. During the year, 8 more branches were opened at Polonnaruwa, Hingurakgoda, Hambantota, Anuradhapura, Puttalam, Matale and Kandy as well as the Foreign Branch in Colombo. The total number of employees stood at 169.
  • 1962
    • The Head Office was relocated to Ratnam's Building in Union Place, Colombo 2. 17 more branches were opened during the year.
  • 1963
    • The Bank commenced its Pawning Services.
  • 1964
    • The Co-operative Rural Banking Scheme was inaugurated.
  • 1965
    • Some departments of the Bank were relocated to the GCSU building in Sir Chittampalam A. Gardiner Mawatha, Colombo 2. The total number of branches increased to 48, which included new ones at Horana, Kekirawa, Padaviya, Mannar, Embilipitiya, Kahatagasdigiliya, Ragala and Talawakele.
  • 1967
    • The Bank commenced a new Agriculture Credit Scheme becoming the pioneer lender to the small farm sector.
  • 1970
    • The "Athamaru" Loan Scheme was introduced to finance economic activities of the informal sector.
    • Investment Savings Scheme, a credit linked saving scheme was launched to attract regular savers.
1971 - 1990
  • 1971
    • The Bank's hundredth branch was opened at Marandagahamula.
  • 1973
    • A Regionalisation Programme commenced to decentralise the administration and provide speedy customer service. A Comprehensive Rural Credit Scheme was launched to provide both production and consumption credit facilities.
    • The Bank initiated the "ganudenu" practice, identifying itself with the traditions of the Sinhala & Tamil New Year and encouraging customers to transact with the Bank at the auspicious time.
  • 1975
    • An aggressive branch expansion programme brought our total branch count to 158.
  • 1977
    • Our two hundredth branch opened at Kollupitiya. The Head Office was relocated to a 15- storeyed building at Sir Chittampalam A. Gardiner Mawatha. The total number of employees at the Bank reached 5,000. The first Fisheries Bank was opened at Koralawella.
  • 1981
    • Our branch network increased to 290 branches. The Extended Minor Savings Scheme was launched.
  • 1982
    • The three hundredth branch of the Bank opened at Ingiriya. Total number of employees reached 10,000.
  • 1984
    • The People's Merchant Bank, a subsidiary of the Bank, was established. Our branch at Slave Island was merged with the International Division and the Fort Foreign Branch.
  • 1986
    • The process of computerisation began at our Central Head Office and selected City branches and a Black Light System was also introduced. Customer turn-around time was thereby significantly reduced.
  • 1987
    • Our Headquarters Branch became the Bank's first fully automated branch. A Special Loan Scheme for rural electrification was implemented in collaboration with the CEB.
  • 1989
    • The Bank introduced a new Inland Bill Scheme for lending to the rural sector and for financing agricultural activities: The Bank participated in a loan scheme sponsored by the Ministry of Labour to provide for housing against assignment of EPF balances. The Bank launched a scheme in association with the Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau to provide loans for job seekers abroad. The Bank participated in a loan scheme launched by REPIA to provide credit to those affected by civil unrest in 1983. A Janasaviya associated loan scheme was introduced during the year. The Bank commenced the issue of Negotiable Savings Certificates during the year.
  • 1990
    • An Endowment Savings Deposit Scheme was introduced. The People's Visa Card was introduced in association with Visa International. 24 branches were fully computerised.
1991 - 2000
2001 - 2010
  • 2001
    • The Bank's Corporate Management Team was strengthened by the recruitment of certain Heads of Division from the private banking sector. Restructuring of the Bank was initiated through the launch of a Strategic Plan. A New Annual Business Planning Process was implemented, to link with the Bank's Strategic Plan. The total number of ATM machines grew to 90. The Bank launched a staff Performance Incentive Scheme for Teams.
  • 2002
    • The number of PABS automated branches increased to 218. 119 branches were connected to Central ATM Switch. A Treasury automation package was implemented. New funds transfer pricing and new business segment profit measurement systems were introduced. Significant upgrading made to the quality of Financial MIS Reporting.
  • 2003
    • The Young Executive Saver's (YES) Account was launched to assist young people embarking on a career. The Bank initiated 'Deepavali' celebrations at all branches to identify with traditional customs of our large Hindu customer base. The Bank signed up with Silver lake System SDV BUD Malaysia to install a state-of-the-art Core banking package and Trade Services Solutions which initially is to be operational in 60 selected branches including Head Office. The Housing Loan product was repackaged and re-launched under the 'Jaya Nivasa' name. The new Savings Scheme titled "Visrama Suvaya" was launched for the pensioners. A Pulse Point staff action initiative scheme launched.
  • 2004
    • Second phase of the restructuring plan for 2004-2008 launched and approved by the Government of Sri Lanka based on the recapitalisation support of ADB. Bank obtained the first ever public rating of BBB+ from Fitch Ratings Lanka. Bank recorded a positive capital value for the first time since 1998 amplifying the turn around of the Bank. Core Banking project implemented successfully. Sisu Udana Vishishtayo, an innovative CSR project launched. Inaugural Jaya Pranama staff awards scheme held during the year. Innovative Ratasalli prize scheme launched to attract inward remittances of foreign currency into Sri Lanka. The highest ever Net Profit after Tax was achieved for the 3rd consecutive year, creating a new chapter in the Bank's history.
  • 2005
    • A landmark year with the 15th Chairman of the Bank Dr. PA Kiriwandeniya assuming duties at the beginning of December 2005. This was followed immediately thereafter with a receipt of LKR 2 Billion as the first tranche of Equity Capital investment in the Bank by the Government of Sri Lanka in keeping with the agreement signed between the Government, ADB and People's Bank. The Max Super deposit scheme was launched. Core-Banking project was further extended across the branch network. Further significant improvements made in the technology platform and customer services delivery facilities with 200 branches linked online for cash transactions. The Inaugural Sisu Udana Vishishtayo National awards ceremony held under the patronage of the then Prime Minister of Sri Lanka successfully completed with huge media publicity support. The Bank also was the major intermediary in bringing Government granted financial assistance for the rebuilding of lives, homes and businesses affected by the Tsunami of December 2004.
  • 2006
    • The Bank obtained an A-rating from Fitch Ratings Lanka Ltd. indicating a progress from its earlier Rating level.
    • The on-line access to AMEX account was facilitated enabling efficient customer service by granting immediate credit on account of incoming remittances.
    • People’s Bank was awarded the POP Award for 2006 in the Banking and Financial services sector by the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing.
    • “The first lesson in school” was launched to inculcate the savings culture for new students entering year 1 classes where the initial deposit was matched one to one up to a maximum of LKR 500/-.
    • “Nidahase Upatha” rewarded new life by giving LKR 500/- to all babies born in the first week of February.
    • The second Sisu Udana Vishishtayo National Award ceremony was held under the patronage of the President of Sri Lanka in recognizing the extra curricular excellence of school children in varied fields.
    • The second tranche of Equity Capital Investment of LKR 1 Billion was received from the Government of Sri Lanka under the agreement signed by the Government, ADB and the People’s Bank.
  • 2007
    • The 16th Chairman of the Bank Mr. W. Karunajeewa assumed duties in May 2007. The rating level of A - from Fitch Ratings was maintained during the year. The Government of Sri Lanka injected the third capital tranche of Rs 1.5 Bn into People's Bank. People's Bank won the People's Award for the Banking & Financial Services Brand of the Year for the second consecutive year. To mark its 46th Anniversary celebrations the Bank carried out a hospital development project in all parts of the country. The Bank surpassed the Rs 300 Bn mark in total deposits during the year. Highest recorded profit before tax of Rs 5 Bn was a significant achievement in 2007.
  • 2008
    • Mr. M. Wickremasinghe assumed office as the 1 2th CEO/General Manager of the Bank. People's Bank won the People’s Award for the third consecutive year in the Banking and Financial sector and the coveted ‘Service Brand of the Year' award for the first time by the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing. Bringing the anywhere anytime banking to its customers, the bank launched its latest service offer of Palm Top Banking to its customers.
    • The Government of Sri Lanka released the forth capital tranche of Rs 1.5 Bn. The Bank reached the Capital Adequacy Level of 10.5% by the end of the year. Further, the Bank's first Debenture issue of Rs 2.5 Bn was made in the year.
    • A notable advancement in the Bank’s remittance service with the introduction of ‘People’s e-Remittance’, a web-based remittance product supported by latest technology to remit money from overseas within minutes. Two new foreign currency deposit products were launched, viz., ‘Doo Daru Ethera Isura’ a foreign currency deposit product for children and ‘Special Foreign Investment Deposit Account’ [SFIDA].
    • The highest recorded profit before tax of Rs 5.6 Bn was a significant achievement in 2008.
  • 2009
    • The 13th CEO/General Manager of the Bank
    • Mr. P.V. Pathirana assumed duties in January, 2009.
    • The Bank issued its second Debenture issue for Rs. 2.5 Bn during the year.
    • 214 branches and 236 service centres are now connected online. The Bank has strategically placed over 300 ATM’s islandwide.
    • Total deposits reached Rs. 400 Bn.
    • The highest recorded profit before tax of Rs. 6.1 Bn was achieved.
    • Received a SAFA (South Asian Federation of Accountants) award for the 2008 Annual Report for the first time in the Bank’s history.
  • 2010
    • Mr. H.S. Dharmasiri assumed office as the 14th CEO/General Manager of the Bank in October 2010.
    • Branch Network and service centres expanded to 679. ATMS increased to 330. People’s International VISA Debit Card was launched in July 2010.
    • The Bank obtained AA- from Fitch Rating Lanka Ltd. and AAA from Ram Ratings . Total deposits surpassed Rs. 462 Bn during the year 2010. The highest recorded profit before tax of Rs. 8.7 Bn was achieved.
    • ARC International two Gold Awards to People’s Bank Annual Report held at New York.
  • 2011
    • Mr. N. Vasantha Kumar assumed office as the 15th CEO/General Manager of the Bank on 22nd February 2011.
    • Total branch network reached 714 whilst ATM locations increased to 382 covering almost all parts of the Island.
    • The Bank obtained an upgraded rating of AA (stable) from Fitch Rating Lanka Ltd. The Bank’s total assets, total deposits and total loans and advances surpassed Rs. 663 Bn, Rs. 539 Bn and Rs. 478 Bn respectively. The highest recorded profit before tax of Rs. 15.3 Bn and a profit after tax of 10.2 Bn was achieved.
    • People’s bank won the SLIM-Nielsen People’s Award for the most popular bank in the Sri Lankan Banking and Financial Services Sector, SLIM-Nielsen People’s Awards - Service Brand of the Year and also won the Bronze Award for Service Category at the SLIM Brand Excellence Awards 2011.
  • 2012
    • Total branch network reached 728 whilst ATM locations increased to 420 covering almost all parts of the island.
    • The Bank Obtained an upgraded rating of AA +(stable) from Fitch Rating Lanka Ltd.The Bank's total assets, total deposits and total loans and advances surpassed Rs. 873 Bn, Rs. 683 Bn and Rs. 660 Bn respectively.
    • The Bank's 2011 Annual Report won one Grand Award and three Gold Award in the Banks: National category at 2012 international ARC Awards.
  • 2013
    • Mr. Gamini S. Senarath assumed duties as the 17th Chairman of the Bank in February 2013.
    • 23 SME Centres: were established across the island.
    • Surpassed 1 Mn cards milestone during the year with access to over 30 Mn Visa accredited merchants globally.
    • Corporate customers were provided with on line real time payment facility for EPE ETF and Customs Duty.
    • People': Bank became the first Bank to be connected to the National Common ATM Switch.
    • ATM locations increased to 460 with the Branch Network expanding to 735.
    • Rs. 5 Bn worth Debentures issued during the year at the Bank‘s Fourth Debenture issue.
  • 2014
    • The Bank’s asset base crossed one trillion rupees, as the second largest bank in the industry. Bank garnered the triple accolades of ‘Bank of the Year 2014’ at the European Global Banking and Finance Award - Sri Lanka 2014 as well as ‘Best Banking Group Sri Lanka’ and ‘Most Sustainable Bank Sri Lanka at the World Finance Banking Awards 2014.
  • 2015
    • Mr. Hemasiri Fernando assumed duties as the 18th Chairman of the Bank in February 2015
    • The Bank has taken an initiative to become a fully digitized bank.
    • The Bank has taken initiative to identify its customer 360 degree view of total exposure by embark on “data ware house” project to combine all its major data sources to derive this value proposition.
    • The Bank has upgraded its ATM infrastructure to an enterprise strength hardware platform to strengthen its capacity, reliability and its availability to customers.
    • The Bank has upgraded its Core Banking infrastructure to a state of the art hardware platform to strengthen its serviceability, increase efficiency and processing power.
  • 2016
    • People’s Bank recently declared open its 500th PET machine at the Military Hospital in Narahenpita
    • People’s Bank has embarked on a powerful sustainability journey to measure, manage and mitigate its environmental footprint by launching a formal Environmental Sustainability Policy, called ‘People’s Green Pulse’, which will guide the institution to achieve its aspirations for a greener future through focused environmental management initiatives.
    • People’s Bank YES Savings Account has been bestowed with the Gold award for ‘Service Brand of the Year’ at the SLIM Brand Excellence Awards
    • People’s Bank proudly launched new logo to reflect the Bank’s evolution to keep pace with new global banking trends and to cater to fast-changing aspirations of customers on December 2016
    • Accelerating its digitalization drive, People's Bank proudly launched its Self Banking Units with CDM/ATM/Kiosks
  • 2017
    • The Group reached new highs and etched many milestones in 2017
    • Total operating income notched at Rs. 79 billion reaching an industry high. The consolidated contribution towards national economic development via taxation, special levels and dividends over the last ten years surpassed the Rs. 150.0 billion mark. Additionally, the Bank received a new capital infusion of Rs. 5.0 billion for first time in the past eight years
    • The Bank witnessed many firsts in the digital and Information Technology sphere, with the opening of Sri Lanka’s first fully-digitalized branch in Colombo
    • Bank was received the prestigious ISO/IEC 27001:2013 quality certification for Information Security Management. This is the world’s highest accreditation for information protection and security and the first for any State Bank in the nation
    • The Bank also won multiple awards both locally and globally with a prestigious ranking of being the 400th Largest Bank in Asia as per the Asian Banker Magazine and included in the World’s Top 1000 Banks by the Banker Magazine (UK)
  • 2018
    • Consolidated total operating income reached an industry high of LKR 94.5 billion recording a YoY growth of 22%.
    • During the year under review, the Bank was the lead financier in some of the large scale private sector infrastructure development projects. Most notable among them is the LKR 10.9 billion syndicated loan facility extended to Hayley’s for the acquisition of Singer Sri Lanka-which is the single largest transaction of a listed company in Sri Lanka in recent times.
    • Further reinforcing the Bank’s dominance in the digital space, six alternative digital channels were launched during 2018 for the benefit and ease of our customers namely People’s Wave-mobile banking app, People’s Web-Internet banking portal, People’s Wiz-express banking, People’s Wyn-Internet banking and mobile app for corporate clients, RLOS-Retail Loan Origination System and CLOS- Corporate Loan Origination System. Among the many finance apps in the country, People’s wave has become the most downloaded finance app in Sri Lanka gaining an impressive 4.7 rating on Google play and is now regularly used by over 300,000 customers across the country.
    • For the 12th consecutive year, the Bank was awarded the “People’s Banking Service Provider of the Year” and the “People’s Service Brand of the Year” awards at the SLIM-Nielson People’s Awards in 2018.
    • The Bank also secured the top spot as “The Bank of the Year for Excellence in Customer Convenience” at the LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2018.
    • Further, at the National Business Excellence Awards 2018, People’s Bank won the “Excellence in Local Market Reach” Award.
    • On the global level, the Bank was once again ranked amongst the Top 1000 Banks in the World by the Banker Magazine, UK and adjudged “The Best Bank in Sri Lanka” at the European Global Banking and Finance Awards 2018.
  • 2019
    • The People’s Bank (Amendment) Bill was passed in Parliament in September 2019, enabling the Bank to issue debentures with relative ease to augment its regulatory capital. Post amendment, the Bank successfully raised LKR 10.0 Bn.in Basel III, Tier II compliant Debentures.
    • The rollout of self banking units (SBU's) was accelerated during the past two years to reach 239 at end 2019 – a feat achieved in just three years. People’s Wave app surpassed most other similar financial apps in the country, to become one of the most downloaded finance apps in Sri Lanka, gaining an impressive ranking on Google Play Store. The success of the Bank in digital platform, is demonstrated through the numerous awards received internationally which include the Best Digital Bank 2019 by both the Asian Banker Magazine and Asia Money and being the recipient of the Best Mobile Banking Application by the Asian Banker Magazine for 2019. At the Asian Banker Financial Technology Innovation Awards 2018, People’s Bank was awarded The Best Digitization Initiative Programme.
    • People’s Bank is also the first and only bank in Sri Lanka to receive the highest international accreditation for information protection and security – the ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification.
    • The Bank was recognized as the Best Retail Bank in Sri Lanka and the Most Improved Retail Bank in Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa by the Asian Banker Magazine during 2019. The Asian Development Bank recognised People’s Bank as the Leading Partner Bank in Sri Lanka, for its Trade Finance operations.
    • Setting the benchmark in raising funds from foreign banks, People’s Bank signed the largest ever and the longest tenor bilateral funding facility secured by any commercial bank in Sri Lanka to date. This is a clear reflection of the global recognition and confidence placed in the Bank, its governance structure, expertise and impeccable track record relating to financing complex and nationally significant projects in our Nation.
  • 2020
    • The Bank’s operates the largest digital footprint in Sri Lanka, and processed over LKR 1.0 Tn. in transactions via its digital channels.
    • Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bank extended unparalleled support to the Nation, customers and the general public.
    • People’s Bank successfully raised LKR 20.0 Bn. Tier II Debentures which is the highest-ever by the industry to-date. Was the only entity amongst the Top 3 and only state bank to have a positive incline in brand value.
    • Gaining both local and international acclamation, the Bank was recognized amongst the Top 1000 Banks in the World 2020, 400 largest banks in Asia, recognized as the Best Digitized Bank in Sri Lanka and as the Most Admired Company in Sri Lanka by the International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka and Chartered Institute of Management Sri Lanka (CIMA).
    • The People’s Bank Annual Report was accorded the Best in Sri Lanka at the International ARC Awards 2020.
  • 2021
    • Bank celebrated its 60th Anniversary with the new motto, “Pride of the Nation” as our refrain for the future.
    • People’s Wiz, has recorded the onboarding of 1.7 million customers.
    • People’s Wave, has become the country’s most downloaded banking app with over one million active users. Taking innovation to the next level, bank introduced People's Pay Wallet app
    • People’s Bank also became the first and only bank in Sri Lanka to be accredited with the ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification; the highest international accreditation for information protection and security.
    • “Best Digital Bank.” and “Best Retail Bank in Sri Lanka” Asian Banker Excellence in Retail Financial Services International Awards 2021.
    • Amongst Top 10 Most Admired Companies in Sri Lanka in 2021 by CIMA, ICCSL and the Daily FT.
    • The Top 10 Women Friendly Workplaces in Sri Lanka at the first ever Women Friendly Workplace Awards (WFW) in 2021.
    • SLIM Nielsen People’s Award 2021 for being the Service Provider of the year.
    • “Best Domestic Bank in Sri Lanka” and “Best Digital Bank in Sri Lanka” at the World Finance and International Business Magazine Awards.
    • Banker Magazine ranked us amongst the world’s “Top 1000 Banks” for the fourth consecutive year.
Our Associate & Subsidiary Companies
People's Leasing & Finance PLC - (Subsidiary)
Trade in Leasing and Hire Purchase, A subsidiary of Peoples Bank.
People's Travels Ltd - (Subsidiary)
Deals in air-tickets and organisation of tours
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DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER - RISK MANAGEMENT

MS. G M R P WIJERATHNA


roshini@peoplesbank.lk
Ms Roshini Wijerathna is in charge of Risk Management and Credit Control function of the Bank. She joined the Bank in 1990 as a Management Trainee and counts over 26 years of experience in the Bank’s Treasury. She deputised the Primary Dealer Unit of the Bank since 2003 and the Treasury later on prior to moving to the area of Risk Management. She holds a Bachelor of Science (Physical Science) with a Second Class Upper from University of Colombo, a Master of Business Administration (in Finance) from University of Colombo and a Diploma in Treasury and Risk Management from IBSL. She has obtained a distinction for ACI Dealing Certificate - ACI, Financial Markets Association and is an Associate Member of Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka. She is a past President and Secretary of the Association of Primary Dealers and currently a member of the Sri Lanka Forex Association, Association of Professional Bankers and Association of Banking Sector Risk Professionals.

DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER - BANKING SUPPORT SERVICES

MS. N.R. WIJAYARATNE


nipunika@peoplesbank.lk
Ms Nipunika Wijayaratne serves as the Deputy General Manager of Transaction Banking, counting over 29 years of experience in banking, having joined the Bank in 1990 as a Management Trainee. She holds a Bsc Degree in Agriculture from University of Peradeniya and an MBA in Finance from University of Colombo. She has experience in Trade Services and Correspondent Banking and prior to joining the Bank, she served in the private sector. She is an Associate Member of Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka. She is also an Executive Committee member of International Chamber of Commerce – Sri Lanka

DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER - CORPORATE BANKING

MRS. K N SENARATNE


kumari@peoplesbank.lk
Ms Kumari Senaratne is an Associate Member of the Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka and Institute of Credit Management of Sri Lanka. She holds a Masters' Degree in Business Studies from University of Colombo and a Bachelor of Science (Special) degree in Business Administration from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. She joined People's Bank in 1987 as a Management Trainee and has gained experience in the areas of International Banking operations, Commercial Credit, Retail Banking, and Corporate Banking under various capacities. She has contributed immensely by conducting several training programmes. During her career she has also participated in various programmes both local and overseas

Head of Building Engineering Services

MR Y. K. RAJAPAKSE



Tel : 0112473206Fax : 0112341591
Email : yasasr@poeplesbank.lk

DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER - HUMAN RESOURCES

MR. K.A. NIHAL



nihal@peoplesbank.lk
Mr. K.A. Nihal joined the Bank in year 1994 as a management trainee and he counts over 28 years of experience in the Bank, covering the Branch operations, Information Technology, Treasury & Human Resources aspects.
Mr. Nihal is currently overseeing the duties as the Deputy General Manager – Human Resources of the Bank. He holds a Bachelor of Management (Special) 2nd Upper degree offered by the University of Sri Jayawardenapura. He has the Professional Banking qualification Diploma in Banking & Finance of Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka. Mr. Nihal also possesses a Certificate on Treasury & Foreign Exchange Operations.

Chairman

Mr. Sujeewa Rajapakse

Mr. Sujeewa Rajapakse is a Managing Partner of BDO Partners which is the local representative of BDO - the fifth largest accounting network in the world. A Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (FCA) and a Fellow of Institute of Chartered Management Accountants of Sri Lanka (FCMA), Mr.Rajapakse holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM), University of Sri Jayewardenepura. During his professional career that spanned nearly four decades, he held the honorary positions of President, Vice President and Council Member (elect) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (ICASL), Former Chairman of Auditing Standards Committee of ICASL, President of Practicing Accountants Forum of Sri Lanka, Treasurer of Sri Lanka Cricket, Treasurer for Cricket World Cup 2011, Board Member and Technical Advisor to South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA), Technical Advisor to Confederation of Asia Pacific Accountants (CAPA) and Council Member of University of Sri Jayewardenepura. He has also served in the directorates of National Development Bank PLC, Softlogic Insurance PLC, Dipped products PLC, Heycarb PLC, Development Holdings (Pvt) Ltd, Lanka Holdings (Pvt) Ltd, NDB Capital Ltd – Bangladesh, The Finance Company PLC and Unidil Packaging.

CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER

MR. DHAMMIKA DASA


cio@peoplesbank.lk
Mr Dhammika's 24 years of experience in the IT industry consists of Strategic Management, Programme Management, Project Management, Infrastructure Technology Management, Software Development and Implementation Exposure with Financial, Insurance, Banking, Manufacturing, Logistics, Leisure domain in Sri Lanka, Australia, and New Zealand. He has wide knowledge in Information security implementations as well.
He holds a BSc Degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from University of Kelaniya. Prior to joining the Bank, he has held several Senior Management positions in Aitken Spence Group and KPMG Sri Lanka.

CHIEF LAW OFFICER

MRS P K KATULANDA


preethiek@peoplesbank.lk
Mrs. Preethie Katulanda is an Attorney-at-Law, who possessed 28 years experience in active practice in legal profession. She holds a Masters Degree in Business Management in Human Resources Management [MBA (HRM)] from the University of Colombo. She has also successfully completed the professional qualification in Human Resource Management from the Institute of Personnel Management (IPM). Mrs. Preethie Katulanda joined the People’s Bank on 01.12.2021. She commenced her career in legal profession from the People’s Bank as a legal intern. She has well nearly two decades of work experience as an individual practitioner as well as a corporate sector member and out of which 17 years in the corporate sector having worked in Legal Division being a co-management team member attached to finance sector – business establishments, which are monitored by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and has served a positions of Senior Manager, Asst. General Manager and lastly the Deputy General Manager – Legal in the said establishments.

ADDITIONAL CHIEF LAW OFFICER

MRS P K KATULANDA






Assistant General Manager

MRS. P.R. MADURAWALA



Tel : 0112481681 Fax : 0112470895
Email : rmadurawala@peoplesbank.lk

Director

Mr. Kumar Gunawardana

Kumar Gunawardana was appointed to the Board of Directors of People’s Bank on 26.12.2019 as a non-executive director. He commands over 40 years of experience in diverse areas of banking. Having started his career with Commercial Bank PLC in 1979, he has moved on to Amsterdam Rotterdam Bank (Amro Bank), ABN Amro Bank and finally to National Development Bank PLC (NDB). He has served in Senior Management positions for over 20 Years having first appointed as an Assistant Vice President of ABN AMRO Bank in the year 2000. His areas of expertise is wide and varied and include Branch network management, Institutional banking, Trade finance, Operations, Administration and services. He has also served as a Member of the Board of Directors of Development Holdings (Pvt.) Ltd. which is an entity jointly owned by National Development Bank PLC (NDB) and Export Development Board (EDB) and Treasurer of Sri Lanka Tennis Association.

Assistant General Manager - Development & Micro Finance

MRS. U.S. GERTY



Tel : 011248158 Fax : 0112436561
Email : gertyus@peoplesbank.lk

DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER - INTERNATIONAL BANKING

MR. A.S.M.V. KUMARASIRI


Email : kumarasiri@peoplesbank.lk
Mr.A.S.M.V. Kumarasiri is currently the Deputy General Manager – International Banking at People’s Bank. He has over 36 years of Banking experience and over 20 years of experience in international trade related service at the People’s Bank, International Banking Division. He holds many prestigious positions in professional Associations relevant to his long years of specialized Banking expertise in Trade Finance operations, such as immediate past president of Trade Finance Association of Bankers (TFAB), Banking Committee member of the International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka, Executive Committee member of the Lanka SWIFT User Group and EXCO member of the Association of Professional Bankers of Sri Lanka (APB). He also serves as a Director of People’s Travels Ltd. He has graduated from University of Sri Jayawardenapura with a Bachelor in Sciences in Public Administration with a second class honour. He holds a Masters in Business Administration (specialized in Finance) from University of Colombo and is also an Associate of the Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka.

Chief Information Security Officer

MR. L. H. T. DHARMANANDA



Tel : 0112481326 Fax :0112444895
Email : ciso@peoplesbank.lk

DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER - ENTERPRISE BANKING

MR. S.N.B.M.W. NARAYANA


Email : narayana@peoplesbank.lk
Mr. Wickrama Narayana is in charge of the Enterprise Banking covers the areas of Commercial Credit, SME, Development Finance, Microfinance, Commercial Banking and Business Revival in People’s Bank. He joined the Bank in 1994 as a Management Trainee and counts over 28 years of experience in branch banking, corporate and offshore banking, and strategic planning. He counts more than 12 years of experience in SME lending with a specific focus on small business lending, project finance, entrepreneurship development, business revival and rehabilitation. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Master of Business Administration degree in Banking & Finance from Postgraduate Institute of Management (USJ) and M.Sc. Degree in Management from University of Sri Jayewardenepura. He is also a fellow member of the Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka. Prior to join with the Bank, he has worked in several private sector manufacturing companies. He is a visiting lecturer in the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, University of Colombo, Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka and Center for Banking Studies in Central Bank of Sri Lanka.

DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER - PAYMENT, PROCESS MANAGEMENT & QUALITY ASSURANCE

MRS. R.P.N. PREMALAL

Email : nilmini@peoplesbank.lk
Mrs. Nilmini is presently functioning as Deputy General Manager – Payment, Process Management & Quality Assurance of People’s Bank. She has joined People’s Bank in 2002 as a Management Trainee and count 20 years of experience at the Bank which includes experience in Finance Department for more than 18 years and in Strategic Planning, Performance Management and Research Department for about 02 years. During her existence in Finance Department she has performed many special tasks which contributed to increase Bank performance as the Deputy Head of Finance. As the Assistant General Manager, she performed effectively to create and develop the strategic plan in the Bank during the term at Strategic Planning, Performance Management and Research Department. She holds a B.Sc. Business Administration (Special) degree with 2nd class upper from the University of Sri Jayawardenapura and the Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Kelaniya. She is a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (FCA) and Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka (FCMA). She is also an associate member of the Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka (IBSL) since 2009 and she has served to the Bankers by granting the knowledge through visiting lectures at the IBSL Sri Lanka. She is a member of the Association of Professional Bankers Sri Lanka. She has partly completed CIMA (UK). She has been the former Director Board member at the Peoples Merchant Bank and at the same time she was the Chairman to the Board Audit Committee at Peoples Merchant Bank.

Chief Digital Officer

MR. K. G. P. M. KARIYAWASAM



Tel : 0112481326 Fax : 0112327734
Email : mangala@peoplesbank.lk

Assistant General Manager - Compliance

MRS. H.L.S.S. SENANAYAKE



Tel : 0112481650 Fax : 0112399387
Email : samanthis@peoplesbank.lk

Director

Mr.Isuru Balapatabendi

Mr. Isuru Balapatabendi is an Attorney-at-law and currently operates a Law Chamber in the practice of Civil and Commercial Law. He also holds a L.L.M. from the University of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, USA. Mr. Balapatabendi served as a State Counsel in the Attorney General’s Department, prior to being appointed a Diplomat to the Embassy of Sri Lanka in The Hague, The Netherlands from 2008 to 2010, during which he served as the representative of Sri Lanka, to the organization for Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and Hague Convention of Private International Law (HCCH). He was also appointed as the Head of Chancery at the Sri Lankan Mission in The Hague. He was appointed as the Legal Advisor to the Minister of Investment Promotions in 2012, for legal matters relating to investment laws in Sri Lanka and Board of Investment. Mr. Balapatabendi has also served in the Director boards of Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation, Seylan Bank and Bank of Ceylon, prior to being appointed to the Peoples Bank board. He has served as an executive committee member of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka. He was appointed the Chairman of the Junior National Law Conference in 2007 and as the Convener of the National Law Conference 2020.

Assistant General Manager - Audit

MRS. M.B.A.K.B. MUDDUWA



Tel : 0112554537 Fax : 0112554563
Email : anomam@peoplesbank.lk

Director

Mr.Keerthi Goonatillake

Mr. Keerthi Goonatillake obtained his Bachelor of Science Degree at University of Colombo and Specialized Computer Hardware Engineering at Cybernetics Department at University of Reading, UK. He has over three decades of extensive experience in Information Technology, Digital Forensics, Infrastructure Consultancy, Project Management and Human Resource Development. With a range of internationally recognized professional qualifications that cover Mobile Phone Forensics, Network Investigation, Data Recovery and Analysis at National Policing Improvement Agency UK, Multimedia Communications Engineering KDDI Corporation Japan, Multimedia Systems Development at Overseas Technical Scholarship, Japan, NEC Mainframe Computer Maintenance NEC Japan, Mechatronic Systems Technology, Singapore. Mr. Goonatillake has played a key role as a Consultant / TEC Member and adviser in projects of national interest that includes; eNIC Project of the Ministry of Defense, Public Transport Bus Tracking System of Ministry of Transport, Sri Lanka Internet Project of University of Moratuwa. Mr. Keerthi Goonatillake has served as an International Advisory Panel Member in International Conference on Cybercrime Forensics and Education Organized by Canterbury Christ Church University, UK and has held the positions of Consultant, Coordinator, Computer Programmer, Computer Instructor, Technical Research Assistant, Committee Member, Board Member, Energy Manager, Indirect Counterpart and Local Counterpart in various professional committees of University of Colombo. He is a Professional Member of the Computer Society of Sri Lanka since 1991. He was the Founder of the Digital Forensics Centre and the Initiator of the Engineering Division of the University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC), and also Founder Member of the Institute of Computer Technology and University of Colombo School of Computing since its inception.He has been awarded many times in recognition for his dedicated services rendered to the University of Colombo over a period of three decades.

Assistant General Manager - Corporate Banking(RELATIONSHIP I)

MRS. P.C.K GAMAGE



Tel : 0112473568 Fax : 0112473340
Email :champ@peoplesbank.lk

Director

Mr. Manjula Wellalage

Mr. Majula Wellalage is an Attorney-at-Law who has been in practice at the Private Bar Association for nearly two decades. Prior to becoming an Attorney-at-Law, he served as the Resource and Research Officer in charge of the Community Based Legal Aid Project which was spearheaded by the Ministry of Justice. He has also discharged his duties in the capacity of Resource Officer to the Resource, Research and Information Centre (Constitution Affairs) of the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs. During his illustrious legal career, Mr. Wellalage has organized numerous projects and programs on constitutional reform as well as raising community legal awareness whilst intervening to resolve critical legal issues at national level on behalf the Ministry of Justice.

Assistant General Manager - Recoveries

MR. A.U.L.A. ANZAR



Tel : 0112481613 Fax : 0112324958
Email : anzar@peoplesbank.lk

Assistant General Manager - Process Management and Quality Assurance

MR. L.U.L.K. ALWIS



Tel : 0112481348 Fax : 011-2436557
Email : alwislul@peoplesbank.lk

CHIEF INTERNAL AUDITOR

MR. E A M DISSANAYAKE



mdissa@peoplesbank.lk
Mr. Mahinda Dissanayake is serving as Chief Internal Auditor, counts for over 30 years of experience in the areas of branch banking and internal auditing. Mr. Dissanayake is a fellow member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (FCA) and an Associate Member of Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka (AIB). He holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration from University of Colombo and a Bachelor of Science (Public) Administration General Degree from University of Sri Jayewardenepura. He also holds a Diploma in Information Systems, Security Control and Audit from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka awarded with technical collaboration of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

Assistant General Manager - Audit

MRS. G.S. GALAPPATHTHI



Tel : 0112504248
Email : srig@peoplesbank.lk

Assistant General Manager - Investgation & Inquiries

MR. W.A. WASANTHA KUMARA



Tel : 0112481507 Fax : 0112334095
Email : agmi&i@peoplesbank.lk

Assistant General Manager - Retail Banking (Asset Products)

MRS. N.A.V. MUNASINGHE



Tel : 0112481684 Fax : 0112441539
Email :virajini@peoplesbank.lk

DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER - CHANNEL MANAGEMENT

MR. T.M. W. CHANDRAKUMARA


Email : chandarak@peoplesbank.lk
Mr. Chandrakumara joined People’s Bank as a Management Trainee in 1994 and counts over 29 years of service. Presently he is being appointed as the Deputy General Manager (Channel Management). During his banking career, he has participated in various exposure programs both locally and internationally and has vast knowledge in managing business banking by holding various management level capacities. From 2018 to end 2020 he held the position of Assistant General Manager (Banking Support services) and was covering six departments, Supplies, transport, Security, Maintenance Engineering, Building Engineering, and Desk Top publishing where he has gained variety of immense experience in procurement, construction and maintenance, stores and inventory control, transport and security procedure. From 2020 to 2023 he has acted as Assistant General Manager(IT Administration and Business Support) and Assistant General Manager(Channel Management Department) where he gained lot of exposure on implementing 5 S system to the Branch Network and CEFT operations. From December 2022 up to now he is the in charge of Service delivery channels consist of 743 regulatory units of the Branch Network composed of ATMs, CDMs, CRMs and KIOSKs. He holds a Second-Class Upper division Degree in B. Com(Special) from University of Kelaniya and an International Diploma in Supply Chain Management (International Trade Centre/ WTO (UNCTAD), Geneva, Switzerland). He is an Associate Member of the institute of Certified Management Accountants of Australia (CMA), Licentiate of Institute of Chartered Accountant Licentiate of Institute of Chartered Accounts of Sri Lanka (LICA), Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka (MAAT) and Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka (AIB). He is also a Corporate Member of Institute of Supplies and Materials Management of Sri Lanka (MISMM).

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/GENERAL MANAGER

MR. RANJITH KODITUWAKKU


ceogm@peoplesbank.lk
Mr. Kodituwakku is a veteran banker, serving as the Chief Executive Officer/General Manager of People’s Bank since June 2020. He joined the bank in 1982 and has nearly four decades of multi-faceted experience in local as well as cross border operations. He is a key figure in driving the bank towards digitalization on mapping business requirements to a digital platform by adopting best practices in the industry and re-engineering business processes for which the bank was awarded many prestigious awards/recognitions both internationally and locally. He was also bestowed upon “Sri Lanka Innovation Leadership Awards 2020” – awarded by World Innovation Congress, for his innovative role played in transforming the bank from a conventional set up to contemporary set up through digitalization. Further he has been named as Banking CEO of the year Sri Lanka 2021 by the well known International Business Magazine. He also serves as the Chairperson of Financial Ombudsman Sri Lanka (Guarantee) Ltd and Director of People’s Leasing & Finance PLC, People’s Insurance PLC, People’s Merchant Finance PLC, People’s Travels Ltd., Lankan Alliance Finance Ltd. Bangladesh, , Credit Information Bureau of Sri Lanka, Lanka Clear (Pvt) Ltd., National Payments Council, Sri Lanka Banks’ Association (Guarantee) Ltd, Lanka Financial Services Bureau and Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka. Mr. Kodituwakku holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration specialized in Finance from the University of Colombo, Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from the University of New Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom and is an Associate Member of the Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka and a Certified Member of Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing.

Assistant General Manager - Retail Banking (Liability Products)

MR. N.D. PATHIRANAGE



Tel : 0112481531 Fax : 0112441539
Email : naleendp@peoplesbank.lk

Assistant General Manager - Investment Banking

MR. W.A.L.P. JAYARATHNE



Tel : 0112206795 Fax : 0112458842
Email : lakmal@peoplesbank.lk

Assistant General Manager - Human Resources

MR. D.M.M. DISSANAYAKE



Tel : 0112481610 Fax : 0112324106
Email :agmhr@peoplesbank.lk

Assistant General Manager - Audit

MR. A. S. K. GANGABADAGE



Tel : 0112055840 Fax : 0112504570
Email : shantha@poeplesbank.lk

Assistant General Manager - Corporate Banking

MRS. S. S. Perera



Tel : 0112473568 Fax : 0112473340
Email : shantha@poeplesbank.lk

Assistant General Manager - Overseas Customer Services

MRS. W.D.A.B. LIYANAGUNAWARDENA



Tel : 0112332751 Fax : 0112326428
Email : aruni@peoplesbank.lk

Director

Ms. Visakha Amarasekere

Ms. Visakha Amarasekere counts nearly 20 years of experience at the General Treasury and currently attached to the Department of External Resources as an Additional Director General (Acting). She holds a B.Sc (Hons) Degree in Economics and Management from the University of London, UK and a Master of Arts in Development Economics from the Vanderbilt University USA She is Chartered of Management Accountant (CIMA) UK and is also a Chartered Public Finance Accountant. She has represented the General Treasury on the Boards of several key State – Owned Enterprises including the Ceylon Electricity Board, Ceylon Petroleum Corporation, and Bank of Ceylon. Ms. Amarasekere currently serves on the Boards of Selendiva Investment Limited, Sri Lanka Institute of Bio Technology (Pvt) Limited and Sahasya Investment Limited.

Assistant General Manager - SME Development & Micro Finance

MR I. K. G. C. K. B. IHALAKORALA



Tel : 0112481528 Fax : 0112436561
Email : cihalakorala@poeplesbank.lk

Assistant General Manager - Finance

MRS. A. G. JAYASENA



Tel : 0112481405 Fax : 0112436598
Email : gayathri@poeplesbank.lk

Assistant General Manager - Channel Management

MRS. I. RATNAYAKE



Tel : 0112481681 Fax : 0112473815
Email : induminirt@poeplesbank.lk

Assistant General Manager - Corporate Banking I

MRS. D.M.D. DASANAYAKE



Tel : 0112206749 Fax : 0112446410
Email : dammikad@peoplesbank.lk

Assistant General Manager - Channel Management

MR. I. K. INDIKA



Tel : 0112481625 Fax : 0112451329
Email : indikak@poeplesbank.lk

ACTG. DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER - TREASURY, INVESTMENT BANKING & FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

MRS. K.S.R.S. LOKU KALUGE



Tel : 0112206763 Fax : 0112458842
Email : shameela@peoplesbank.lk

Deputy Chief LAW Officer

Mrs. S.D.N. PREMADASA



Tel : 0112481679 Fax : 0112451393
Email : deepikap@poeplesbank.lk

Deputy Chief LAW Officer

Mrs. T.N. RUBASINGHE



Tel : 0112481796 Fax : 0112451393
Email : nilanthir@poeplesbank.lk

Assistant General Manager - Commercial Credit

MR. P.M ARIYAWANSE



Tel : 0112436946 Fax : 0112434778
Email :prasadm@peoplesbank.lk

Assistant General Manager - Commercial Banking

MRS. T HEWAWASAM



Tel : 0112334271 Fax : 0112473341
Email :thusharih@peoplesbank.lk

Assistant General Manager - Credit Review

MRS. N A C W K NISSANKA



Tel : 0112303411 Fax : 0112303412
Email :chandrikawk@peoplesbank.lk

SENIOR DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER - PAYMENT, DIGITAL, PROCESS MANAGEMENT & QUALITY ASSURANCE

MR. K.B. RAJAPAKSE


email:rajakb@peoplesbank.lk
Mr K.B. Rajapakse is the Senior Deputy General Manager to the payment and Digitalisation of the Bank. He joined the Bank in 1987 as a Management Trainee and counts over 33 years of experience in People’s Bank. He has gained extensive exposure in various management level capacities in the branch network of the Bank and Corporate Banking Division. At present he oversees the Bank’s main deposit portfolio and retail loan book which accounts for over 40% to the total portfolio. He has 12 years of experience in Corporate and Executive Management positions. He holds a Second Class Honours Degree (BSc) in Public Administration from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura and has a Master's Degree in Management and IT from the University of Kelaniya. He is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka, an Attorney at Law of Sri Lanka and holds a Diploma in Institute of Credit Management of Sri Lanka. Mr Rajapakse has served as a member of the Governing Board of Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka, a Director of Regional Development Bank and also served as an Alternate Director of Credit Information Bureau of Sri Lanka up to May 2019. At present, he is the Vice President of the Association of Professional Bankers of Sri Lanka (APB).

Assistant General Manager - Audit

MR. E. A. M DISSANAYAKE



Tel : 0112504269 Fax : 0112504351
Email :mdissa@peoplesbank.lk

SENIOR DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER - TRANSACTION BANKING & OVERSEAS CUSTOMER SERVICES

MR. ROHAN PATHIRAGE


email:rohanp@peoplesbank.lk
Mr. Rohan Pathirage has been a senior member of People’s Bank’s Corporate Management team since 2010. He has Masters in Bank Management from Massey University, New Zealand and holder of a Postgraduate Diploma in Banking. He holds a Degree in Law from the University of Colombo and is an Attorney-at-Law. Mr. Pathirage joined the Bank in 1995 and counts more than 25 years experience in Overall Management & Administration and Human Resources. He has been exposed to all aspects of Banking. He has been a member of the Key Management Committees of the Bank. Mr. Pathirage is an alternate Director of the Board of the Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka -IBSL and a member of the Academic Council of IBSL. He serves as a Director on the Boards of People’s Leasing &Finance PLC, Lankan Alliance Finance Company in Bangladesh, People’s Micro Commerce, People’s Leasing Fleet Management and People’s Travels (Pvt) Ltd. He is the chairman of People’s Leasing Havelock Properties Ltd. Prior to joining the Bank, He worked as General Manager of export oriented BOI company.

DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER - RECOVERIES

MRS. W.G.P SENANAYAKE

Email :ganga@peoplesbank.lk
Mrs. Ganga Senanayake joined the Bank in 1990 as a Management trainee and count over 32 years of experience in the Banking services. She holds a 2nd class upper passed, Special Degree of BSC in Agriculture from University of Peradeniya in 1988. She is professionally qualified as a Associate member of the Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka. She has contributed to the Branch Banking services in the role of Branch Manager, Regional Manager and Assistant General Manager & presently she is the Deputy General Manager of the Recoveries Department.

Head of Marketing

MR. N H WIJAYAWARDANA



Tel : 0112481484 Fax : 0112543048
Email :nalakahw@peoplesbank.lk

DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER - RETAIL BANKING

MS. G.P.R. JAYASINGHE


email:-renuka@peoplesbank.lk
Ms Renuka Jayasinghe joined the Bank in 1987 as a Management Trainee and counts over 33 years of experience in the field of banking. During her career, she has covered the branch banking area at the levels of Branch Manager, Zonal Senior Manager, Regional Manager and Asst. General Manager, Deputy General Manager (Business Support Services), Deputy General Manager (Cooperative and Development), and Deputy General Manager (Retail Banking). Presently, she functions as Deputy General Manager for Process Management and Quality Assurance. She holds a First Class Special Degree in BCom from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura and has a professional banking qualification AIB-Sri Lanka. She is a Life Member of Association of Professional Bankers of Sri Lanka and the Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka.

Head of Cards

MR. J A DIAS



Tel : 0112490419 Fax : 0112169029
Email :jayanathd@peoplesbank.lk

ACTING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/GENERAL MANAGER

MR. CLIVE FONSEKA


email:-clivef@peoplesbank.lk
Mr Fonseka is a Fellow of the Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka and holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the Postgraduate Institute of Management of University of Sri Jayewardenepura. He has received a Distinction for the ACI Dealing Certificate and counts more than 26 years of experience in Treasury Management. He is also a Certified Member (CMA) of the Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Australia. He was appointed as the President of the Association of Primary Dealers in July 2018 and acts in this position at present. He is a member of National Payment Council, Financial System Stability Consultative Committee and the task force to study and design new alternative benchmark interest rates of Central Bank of Sri Lanka. Furthermore, he has acted as a Chief Examiner for Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka’s IABF/DABF Examinations. He joined People’s Bank in 2002, prior to which he served at American Express Bank and Standard Chartered Bank. He has been a member of the People’s Bank’s Senior Corporate Management team from November 2011.

DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER - CHANNEL MANAGEMENT

MR. B.M. PREMANATH


email:-bmprem@peoplesbank.lk
Mr Premanath joined People’s Bank as a Management Trainee in 1987 and counts nearly 33 years of service. He holds a Second Class Upper Degree in BCom from the University of Colombo and AIB-Intermediate Sri Lanka. Since 2011 he holds the position of Deputy General Manager (Channel Management Department) and is in charge of seven departments covering Banking Support Services, Supplies, Transport, Security, Maintenance Engineering, Building Engineering, and Desk Top Publishing where he has gained immense experience in procurement, construction and maintenance, stores and inventory control, transport and security procedure. During his banking career, he has participated in various exposure programmes both locally and internationally and has vast knowledge in managing business banking.

Head Of Application Systems

MR. S. SAMARAKOON



Tel : 0112044210 Fax : 0112436954
Email : hoas@peoplesbank.lk

Assistant General Manager - Channel Management

MR. R. RAVIKARAN



Tel : 0112481388 Fax : 0112445053
Email : ravikaran@peoplesbank.lk

DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER - RECOVERIES

MR. LIONEL GALAGEDARA


lionel@peoplesbank.lk
Mr Lionel Galagedara is in-charge of the Recoveries Department of the Bank. He joined the Bank as a Management Trainee and counts over 33 years of service at the Bank. His variety of experience covers the areas of Channel Management, Retail Banking, Corporate Banking, Project Financing, Credit Administration and Recoveries. He holds a BCom (Special) Degree from University of Sri Jayewardenepura and an (LLB) Degree from the Open University of Sri Lanka. He is also an Associate Member of the Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka and an Attorney-at-Law.

Assistant General Manager - Risk Management & Credit Control

MR. P.G.A.C. PERERA



Tel : 0112481403 Fax : 0112338726
Email : anurap@peoplesbank.lk

HEAD OF FINANCE

MR. AZZAM A AHAMAT



azzam@peoplesbank.lk

Mr Ahamat joined People’s Bank on 3 January 2017 and has over 18 years experience both locally and internationally across strategic financial management, alternate investments and risk. His prior employers include some of the largest multi-national professional service firms and other Tier I service providers across respective market spaces. He is a Fellow Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (UK), a Fellow Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (UK) and a Fellow Member of the Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka. He is also a Certified Practicing Accountant (AUST.) and a Certified Member of the Chartered Institute of Securities & Investment (UK), the Chartered Institute of Credit Management (UK) and the Institute of Risk Management (UK).

Head of Infrastructure & Operations

MR. A A DISSNAYAKE



Tel : 0112044175
Email : agmitinfra@peoplesbank.lk

Assistant General Manager - Corporate Banking (Relationship ii)

MR W.N.T. PERERA



Tel : 0112481481 Fax : 0112473340
Email :nalinw@peoplesbank.lk

Director

Mr. Dushmantha Thotawatte

Mr. Dushmantha Thotawatte was appointed to the Board of Directors with effect from 08.07 2022. Mr.Thotawatte is a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka with a Bachelor of Commerce (Special Degree) from the University of Sri Jayawardhanepura & a Master in Financial Economics from the University of Colombo. He is an accomplished leader who has extensive experience in the field of Financial Management, Corporate Governance, Strategic Management and Public Relations, together a successful track record as Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Internal Auditor in many state owned enterprises and private organizations and counts over 38 years of experience.

DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER - ENTERPRISE BANKING

MS. V.K. NARANGODA


krishani@peoplesbank.lk
Ms Krishani Narangoda joined the People’s Bank in 1987 as a Management Trainee and counts over 33 years of service in the Bank.She covered the areas of Branch Banking, Overseas Customer Services, Offshore Banking and Corporate Banking under various management capacities and presently serves as Deputy General Manager and covers the areas of SME, Development Finance and Microfinance. She holds an Honours Degree (BSc Business Administration with Second Class Upper Division) from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura and Master’s Degree in Business Studies from the Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo. She is also an Associate Member of Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka and Institute of Credit Management of Sri Lanka. She obtained an Advanced Certificate in Customer Relationship Management from the Postgraduate Institute of Management at University of Sri Jayewardenepura. During her banking career she has participated in various banking/ management programmes both locally and internationally. She is a Council Member of Association of Professional Bankers of Sri Lanka and registered as an examiner of Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka. She was elected as the President of People’s Bank Officers’ Association for the year 2019/20.

Assistant General Manager - Banking Support Services

D.G.S.P. KUMARASIRI



Tel : 0112441268Fax : 0112325078
Email : tgspkumara@peoplesbank.lk

DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER - STRATEGIC PLANNING, PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND RESEARCH

MS. P.S.J. KURUKULASOORIYA


psjk@peoplesbank.lk
Ms Jayanthi Kurukulasooriya joined the Bank, as a Management Trainee in 1994 and counts over 26 years of experience in the banking field. Her experience mainly encompasses in the areas of Branch Banking, Credit, Staff Training, Human Resources Development, Credit Administration, Channel Management and Retail Banking. Prior to joining the Bank, she has gained experience as a Senior Assistant Accountant at the Road Construction and Development Company. She holds a BSc Business Administration (Special) Degree with a Second Class Upper Division (Honours) from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura and Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Colombo. She is a Fellow Member (FIB) of Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka, a Member of AAT Sri Lanka, a Licentiate Member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka and holds a Diploma in Human Resource Management (Dip HRM) as well. She was able to enhance the Bank’s image by winning three Gold Medals at the Convocation (1997) of Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka for obtaining maximum number of distinctions, completing examination within two consecutive years and obtaining highest aggregate marks at the Intermediate and Final Examinations, which is still an undefeated record.