Bank of Ceylon (UK) Ltd. Appoints Kavinda de Zoysa as New Chairman

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Bank of Ceylon (UK) Ltd., a subsidiary of Sri Lanka's largest commercial bank, has welcomed Kavinda de Zoysa as its new Chairman, following necessary regulatory approvals. De Zoysa, who has over 30 years of banking experience, brings expertise in strategic planning, innovation, and inclusive governance. He will lead the bank through its next phase of growth and transformation, leveraging his experience in senior leadership roles. Prior to his current role, de Zoysa served as Director and Country Business Head at Citibank N.A. Sri Lanka, where he was a core member of the Country Management Team.

Key Takeaways:

  • Kavinda de Zoysa brings over 30 years of banking experience, including 25 years in senior leadership roles, to his new position as Chairman of Bank of Ceylon (UK) Ltd.
  • De Zoysa has held various leadership roles at Citibank N.A. Sri Lanka, including Director and Country Business Head, where he was responsible for developing and executing strategic plans and leading corporate finance and capital market transactions.
  • He has completed executive education in Leading with Data and Analytics at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and holds fellowships with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) UK, the Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka (IBSL), and the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) UK.
  • De Zoysa serves on the Global Council of CIMA UK and is a former Chairperson of the MESANA Regional Engagement Group of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA).
  • Bank of Ceylon (UK) Ltd. has a proud legacy of over 75 years in the United Kingdom, serving as the 'Gateway to Sri Lanka' for individuals and businesses.
  • The bank offers a comprehensive range of services, including wholesale banking, trade finance, correspondent banking, remittances, commercial and buy-to-let loans.
  • The Board of Directors of Bank of Ceylon (UK) Ltd. includes notable members such as Russel Fonseka, Bank of Ceylon General Manager/CEO, and Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Madhawa Dissanayake.

Statistics:

  • Bank of Ceylon (UK) Ltd. has over 75 years of presence in the United Kingdom.
  • The bank offers over 10 different services, including wholesale banking, trade finance, and correspondent banking.
  • Bank of Ceylon (UK) Ltd. has a network of over 30 international partnerships across the globe.
  • Kavinda de Zoysa has over 30 years of banking experience, with 25 years in senior leadership roles.
  • Bank of Ceylon (UK) Ltd. has over 5,000 clients across the UK.

Sources:

  • Bank of Ceylon (UK) Ltd. announcement of Kavinda de Zoysa as new Chairman
  • Press release: Bank of Ceylon (UK) Ltd. Appoints Kavinda de Zoysa as New Chairman