With over 28 years of experience in Human Resources, Legal and Administration in the banking sector, Mr Rohan Pathirage is a highly qualified and accomplished professional. He holds a Master’s Degree in Banking from Massey University, New Zealand, as well as a Postgraduate Diploma in Banking. In addition, he is an Attorneyat-Law, holding a Law Degree from the University of Colombo. He has served as a senior member of People’s Bank Corporate Management team, and has been a member of key management committees.
Mr Pathirage currently holds the position of Senior Deputy General Manager – Transaction Banking and Overseas Customer Services of People’s Bank. He also serves as Director of People’s Leasing & Finance PLC, Chairman of People’s Leasing.
Havelock Properties Limited, Director of People’s Leasing Fleet Management Ltd., Director of People’s Micro Commerce Limited, Director of Lankan Alliance Finance Limited, Bangladesh, Director of People’s Travels (Pvt) Ltd., and Alternate Director of the Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka.
In his previous role as Senior Deputy General Manager (Human Resources and Legal) of People’s Bank, Mr Pathirage successfully managed the Bank’s workforce of over 10,000 employees and oversaw senior executive recruitments in line with the Bank’s HR requirements. He also led the Bank’s legal team of 70 members and functioned as Deputy General Manager – Secretary to the Board of Directors of People’s Bank. His administrative support has been invaluable to all matters relating to the Bank’s Board of Directors and its various subcommittees.