HNB PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank, has announced the reopening of its refurbished Club HNB Center on Friday, 20 February 2026, further strengthening its highest-tier Private Banking proposition. The reopening marks a significant enhancement to the Bank’s exclusive service environment designed for its most valued clientele.

The reopening ceremony was attended by HNB Chairman, Nihal Jayawardene , HNB Managing Director/CEO, Damith Pallewatte, and HNB Chief Operating Officer, Sanjay Wijemanne, along with members of the senior management team.

Club HNB represents the pinnacle of HNB’s Private Banking offering, tailored for customers whose financial requirements extend beyond conventional banking and demand dedicated advisory, discretion, and relationship-led engagement. The refurbishment reflects a strategic investment in refining the physical space and service model to better align with evolving expectations of high-net-worth clients.

Speaking on the reopening, HNB Managing Director /CEO, Damith Pallewatte said:
“Club HNB is central to how we engage with our most valued relationships. This refurbishment reflects a deliberate step in sharpening our premium proposition, ensuring that our service environment matches the depth of advisory, trust, and long-term partnership our clients expect. As financial needs grow more sophisticated, our focus remains on delivering a private banking experience that is structured, consistent, and aligned with client ambition.”

The upgraded Club HNB has been designed to support closer collaboration between clients and specialist banking teams, enabling seamless access to tailored financial solutions across investment, credit, and wealth management priorities. The refreshed setting enhances privacy, efficiency, and comfort while maintaining the operational discipline and governance standards that underpin HNB’s premium service model.

“Private banking is defined by reliability of execution and consistency of service. The reopening of Club HNB strengthens the infrastructure that supports those standards, ensuring our HNB clients experience a seamless, well-coordinated journey backed by strong operational oversight.” said HNB Chief Operating Officer, Sanjay Wijemanne:

The reopening of the Club HNB center reinforces HNB’s continued commitment to advancing its private banking capabilities through disciplined execution, relationship-led engagement, and a service model built to support long-term financial partnerships.

Image Caption - Front Row (Left to Right): HNB, Chief Operating Officer, Sanjay Wijemanne, HNB, Chairman of HNB, Nihal Jayawardene, and Managing Director / CEO Damith Pallewatte at the official opening. Back Row (Left to Right): HNB, Vice President - Private Banking (Designate), Dilanka De Silva, HNB, Vice President - Private Banking (Incumbent), Michelle De Silva and HNB, Executive Vice President / Head of Network Business, Supun Dias pictured alongside