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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

17
Council Members
1 Year
Duration

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 37th Annual General Meeting held on 30th March 2026 the Association of Professional Bankers of Sri Lanka (APBSL) elected council for the 2026/2027 term.

Portrait of Mr. Dilshan Perera, Country Head of International Subsidiary Banking, The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd
PRESIDENT

Mr. Dilshan Perera

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd

Country Head of International Subsidiary Banking

Portrait of Mr. M. R. N. Rohana Kumara, Deputy General Manager – Business Revival and Rehabilitation, Bank of Ceylon
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT

Mr. M. R. N. Rohana Kumara

Bank of Ceylon

Deputy General Manager – Business Revival and Rehabilitation

Portrait of Mr. Tharaka Ranwala, Senior Deputy General Manager - Life Lead Operations, Sampath Bank PLC
VICE PRESIDENT

Mr. Tharaka Ranwala

Sampath Bank PLC

Senior Deputy General Manager - Life Lead Operations

Portrait of Mrs. Thushari Hewawasam, Deputy General Manager – Commercial Credit, Peoples' Bank
VICE PRESIDENT

Mrs. Thushari Hewawasam

Peoples' Bank

Deputy General Manager – Commercial Credit

Portrait of Ms. Ramonez Perera, Chief Manager - Operations and Market Risk Management, Seylan Bank PLC
SECRETARY GENERAL

Ms. Ramonez Perera

Seylan Bank PLC

Chief Manager - Operations and Market Risk Management

Portrait of Ms. G. V. A. D. Devika Silva, Deputy General Manager Treasury & International, National Savings Bank
TREASURER

Ms. G. V. A. D. Devika Silva

National Savings Bank

Deputy General Manager Treasury & International

Portrait of Mr. Isuru Jayaweera, Chief Compliance Officer/ General Manager Compliance, Bank of China Colombo Branch
ASST. SECRETARY

Mr. Isuru Jayaweera

Bank of China Colombo Branch

Chief Compliance Officer/ General Manager Compliance

Portrait of Mr. Asela Wijesiriwardane, Deputy General Manager – Treasury, Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC
COUNCIL MEMBER

Mr. Asela Wijesiriwardane

Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC

Deputy General Manager – Treasury

Portrait of Mr. Kanchana Karunagama, Head of Retail Banking / Senior Vice President, Hatton National Bank PLC
COUNCIL MEMBER

Mr. Kanchana Karunagama

Hatton National Bank PLC

Head of Retail Banking / Senior Vice President

Portrait of Mr. Surantha Jayatilake, Assistant Vice President – Data & Regulatory Compliance Projects, Nations Trust Bank PLC
COUNCIL MEMBER

Mr. Surantha Jayatilake

Nations Trust Bank PLC

Assistant Vice President – Data & Regulatory Compliance Projects

Portrait of Mr. Paduma Subasinghe, Senior Vice President / Chief Human Resource Officer – Human Resources, DFCC Bank PLC
COUNCIL MEMBER

Mr. Paduma Subasinghe

DFCC Bank PLC

Senior Vice President / Chief Human Resource Officer – Human Resources

Portrait of Ms. Champi Gunawardena, Deputy Director – HR, Central Bank of Sri Lanka
COUNCIL MEMBER

Ms. Champi Gunawardena

Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Deputy Director – HR

Portrait of Ms. Aruni Liyanagunawardana, Deputy General Manager – Retail Banking & Overseas Customer Services, People's Bank
COUNCIL MEMBER

Ms. Aruni Liyanagunawardana

People's Bank

Deputy General Manager – Retail Banking & Overseas Customer Services

Portrait of Mr. Indika Tennakoon, Assistant Vice President, National Development Bank PLC
COUNCIL MEMBER

Mr. Indika Tennakoon

National Development Bank PLC

Assistant Vice President

Portrait of Mr. H. N. Buddhika Perera, Assistant General Manager- Deposit Mobilization, Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC
COUNCIL MEMBER

Mr. H. N. Buddhika Perera

Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC

Assistant General Manager- Deposit Mobilization

Portrait of Ms. L. G. Dayajinie Peeris, Deputy Chief Legal Officer (Governance, HR & Banking Operations), Bank of Ceylon
COUNCIL MEMBER

Ms. L. G. Dayajinie Peeris

Bank of Ceylon

Deputy Chief Legal Officer (Governance, HR & Banking Operations)

Portrait of Mr. Anton Arumugam, Senior Vice President – Offshore Banking, Remittances & Business Development, DFCC Bank PLC
Immediate Past President

Mr. Anton Arumugam

DFCC Bank PLC

Senior Vice President – Offshore Banking, Remittances & Business Development

Official Council Photograph

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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.