In keeping with tradition, a large gathering of employees both past and present gathered together at Sampath Bank’s head office at Colombo on the 01st of January 2020 to usher in the New Year. The day’s proceedings commenced with a customary invocation of blessings at the neighboring Gangarama temple, attended by Corporate Management and Team Members, followed by a message at the Head Office from the Managing Director, Nanda Fernando, wherein which he unveiled the summarized strategic focus for the bank in the coming year.

In a rousing call to action, in his speech Fernando began by urging the Sampath team to foster growth by means of establishing key resolutions for 2020, both in their professional and personal lives. This was followed by the unfolding of ‘Triple Transformation 2020’, Sampath Bank’s clearly outlined strategic plan for the year, introduced to all Sampath Bank Team Members hailing from every corner of Sri Lanka. Comprising of three pillars - Business, People and Technology, ‘Triple Transformation 2020’ (TT 2020) encompasses 24 strategic objectives pertaining to the Bank’s daily activities, designed to disrupt Sri Lanka’s financial services industry, and set the stage for an unimaginable trajectory of growth in 2020 and in the years to come.

 “Last year was a year of consolidation, where we focused on improving our processes and simplifying our operations. Coupling the result of these initiatives with the Triple Transformation plan, we are well-positioned to grow in 2020, and ready to exceed expectations in every sphere,” Fernando noted in his speech. Signifying the importance of the Bank’s digital journey, and its transformation into a truly digital entity, he went on to acknowledge the combined efforts of Team Sampath, thanking them for their valued service and dedication which enabled the Bank to record a strong performance despite the momentous challenges the industry faced in the preceding year.

 His parting message was a timely reminder to the team of Sampath Bank’s inherent legacy and true purpose - to serve people, and value people. He encouraged every employee to practice the ethos of ‘serving someone everyday’, in order to translate goals into action, serve every member of society, and thus become ‘the growing force in Sri Lankan financial services’ in the years ahead.

 In a fitting conclusion to the day’s events, in appreciation of the long-standing service of its employees, ‘Sampath 25 Years’ Service Awards – 2019’ was also held, recognizing the 25 years of loyal service of 76 members, who undoubtedly played a key role in the Bank’s journey thus far. Each employee was gifted with a memento and commemorative Gold Sovereign, by the Bank’s Chairman and Managing Director, accompanied by the Group Chief Human Resource Officer, thereby felicitating the valuable service and unwavering commitment upon which the Bank’s success was built.