Corporate Profile

Mr. Jayashantha, was appointed to the Corporate Management of the Bank in August 2020, marking the commencement of a distinguished career within the institution. Over the years, he has demonstrated exemplary service and expertise in various pivotal positions, showcasing his unwavering commitment to the organization. He served as the Deputy General Manager (Retail Banking Range 2), Chief Risk Officer and the Deputy General Manager (Corporate and Offshore Banking) prior to his appointment as the Deputy General Manager (International, Treasury and Investment).

His academic journey commenced at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, where he graduated in 1994 with a remarkable achievement of a First Class B.Sc. in Business Administration (Special). He pursued further academic excellence by earning a Master of Arts in Financial Economics from the University of Colombo and he holds a Diploma in Credit Management. Mr. Jayashantha is an esteemed Associate Member of the Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka.

His affiliation with the bank began in 1997 as a Management Trainee, embarking on a journey that has seen him specialize in retail and SME credit, as well as branch operations. During his tenure in the Treasury Division, spanning over a decade, Mr. Jayashantha held various key positions, including roles in Dealing, PDU, and ALM. His contributions in orchestrating the Bank's inaugural international bond issue, dollar-denominated debenture issue, and fundraising efforts in the international market through diverse financial instruments stand as remarkable milestones in his career.

His ascent within the Executive Management was marked by roles as Assistant General Manager in Recovery Corporate, Risk Management, Western Province South, and Offshore Banking, ultimately culminating in his well-deserved promotion to the grade of Deputy General Manager. Notably, during his tenure as Assistant General Manager, he served as both a Member and Chairman of the Bank's Disciplinary Authority Panel, exemplifying his commitment to upholding the highest ethical standards.

In addition to his responsibilities within the bank, Mr. Jayashantha extends his expertise to the broader business landscape as a Director of Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka & Finance (PLC), Ceybank Asset Management Limited and Property Development Management Company Limited including Board Subcommittees such as risk, audit etc., throughout the period. Further he has extended his expertise as a Director of Pradeshiya Sanwardhana Bank for two year period. His multi-faceted contributions reflect a distinguished career marked by unwavering dedication and exceptional achievements in the banking and financial sector.