CouncilMembers
This section outlines the leadership and governance structure of APBSL, including the present Council, committees, and advisory bodies that ensure continuity, uphold professional standards, and guide the Association in accordance with its Constitution and long-standing objectives
The Council Members
The elected Council oversees the governance and administration of APBSL, guiding the Association's activities in line with its Constitution and professional objectives. At the 36th Annual General Meeting held on 26th March 2025 the Association of Professional Bankers of Sri Lanka (APBSL) elected council for the 2025/2026 term.
Mr. Anton Arumugam
DFCC Bank PLC
Senior Vice President – Offshore Banking, Remittances & Business Development
Mr. Dilshan Perera
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd
Country Head of International Subsidiary Banking
Mr. M. R. N. Rohana Kumara
Bank of Ceylon
Deputy General Manager – Business Revival and Rehabilitation
Mr. Tharaka Ranwala
Sampath Bank PLC
Senior Deputy General Manager - Life Lead Operations
Ms. Ramonez Perera
Seylan Bank PLC
Chief Manager - Operations and Market Risk Management
Ms. G. V. A. D. Devika Silva
National Savings Bank
Deputy General Manager Treasury & International
Mr. Isuru Jayaweera
Bank of China Colombo Branch
Chief Compliance Officer/ General Manager Compliance
Mrs. Thushari Hewawasam
Peoples' Bank
Deputy General Manager – Commercial Credit
Mr. Asela Wijesiriwardane
Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC
Deputy General Manager – Treasury
Mr. Kanchana Karunagama
Hatton National Bank PLC
Head of Retail Banking / Senior Vice President
Mr. Surantha Jayatilake
Nations Trust Bank PLC
Assistant Vice President – Data & Regulatory Compliance Projects
Ms. Uthpala Herathrandeny
Bank of Ceylon
Assistant General Manager – State Owned Enterprises Relations
Mr. Paduma Subasinghe
DFCC Bank PLC
Senior Vice President / Chief Human Resource Officer – Human Resources
Ms. Champi Gunawardena
Central Bank of Sri Lanka
Deputy Director – HR
Ms. Aruni Liyanagunawardana
People's Bank
Deputy General Manager – Retail Banking & Overseas Customer Services
Mr. Indika Tennakoon
National Development Bank PLC
Assistant Vice President
Mr. Halin Hettigoda
Sampath Bank PLC
Assistant General Manager – International Banking
Connect with Our Council:
Our Council members are dedicated to serving our profession and the banking community. Contact us to learn how we can assist, or to learn more about our initiatives and our vision.