National Development Bank PLC (NDB) proudly celebrates the recognition of its top leadership team at the prestigious Global CEO Awards Night 2024, at the ITC Ratnadipa in Colombo. This inaugural event, heralded as the “Oscars” of Sri Lanka’s business world, honoured exemplary leaders for their resilience, excellence, and visionary leadership in navigating the challenges of today’s dynamic business environment.

Seven of NDB’s distinguished leaders were celebrated for their outstanding contributions: Kelum Edirisinghe, Director/CEO; KV Vinoj, Deputy CEO; Hasitha Attapaththu, Vice President, Finance; Shehani Ranasinghe, Vice President, Company Secretary; Zeyan Hameed, Vice President, Branch Network Management & Product Development; Alex Perera, Vice President, Chief Risk Officer; and Darshana Jayasinghe, Assistant Vice President, Head of Marketing.

The Global CEO Awards Night 2024 marked a historic milestone as Sri Lanka’s first event of its kind, dedicated to honouring 50 visionary CEOs and their teams for outstanding leadership and achievements. The recognition process was overseen by a distinguished panel of professionals from various industries and rigorously audited to ensure transparency and fairness.

Speaking on this monumental occasion, NDB CEO Kelum Edirisinghe remarked, “This recognition is a testament to the collective dedication and strategic foresight of the entire NDB team. It reflects our commitment to driving excellence and innovation, not only for the benefit of our stakeholders but also in contributing to Sri Lanka’s economic resilience and growth.”

The accolades underscore NDB’s position as a leader in the banking sector, driven by a visionary leadership team that continuously adapts to challenges while maintaining a sharp focus on innovation, customer-centricity, and sustainable growth. The recognition of NDB’s leadership at the Global CEO Awards serves as a testament to the bank’s strategic vision and its enduring impact on Sri Lanka’s financial landscape.

NDB Bank is the fourth-largest listed commercial bank in Sri Lanka. NDB was named Sri Lanka's Best Bank for Corporates at Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2024 and was awarded Domestic Retail Bank of the Year - Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka Domestic Project Finance Bank of the Year by Asian Banking and Finance Magazine (Singapore) Awards 2024. NDB is the parent company of the NDB Group, comprising capital market subsidiary companies, together forming a unique banking and capital market services group. The Bank is committed to empowering the nation and its people through meaningful financial and advisory services powered by digital banking solutions.