NDB Bank, a stalwart in the financial industry, is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Kelum Edirisinghe as the Director/Chief Executive Officer, effective from February 1, 2024.
Bringing with him an illustrious career spanning 30 years, Mr. Edirisinghe joins NDB after a distinguished tenure with HSBC Sri Lanka and Maldives. His wealth of experience includes holding key senior management positions, with his last role being Chief Risk Officer at HSBC, where he also chaired the Risk Committee.
Throughout his extensive banking journey, Mr. Edirisinghe has demonstrated versatile leadership across various domains, including Enterprise-wide Risk Management, Commercial Banking, Fund Management, Debt Restructuring, Financial Analysis, and Branch Banking. His academic achievements include a BSc from the University of Manchester in association with The Chartered Institute of Bankers and an MBA from Edith Cowan University, Australia. Additionally, he holds a Diploma in Financial Management from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and a certification in Treasury and Foreign Exchange Operations from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.
Mr. Edirisinghe's commitment to banking excellence extends beyond his professional roles. He actively contributes to the industry as a member of the Faculty Advisory Committee of the Centre for Banking Studies at the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.
The appointment of Mr. Kelum Edirisinghe reflects NDB Bank's strategic vision to strengthen its leadership team with seasoned professionals. His proven track record in risk management, commercial banking, and strategic leadership aligns seamlessly with NDB's commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer-centric values.
Mr. Edirisinghe expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "I am honored to join NDB, a bank renowned for its commitment to financial excellence and innovation. I look forward to contributing to NDB's continued success and leveraging my experience to drive strategic initiatives that align with the bank's vision."
As NDB welcomes Mr. Kelum Edirisinghe to lead the organization into a new chapter, the bank reaffirms its dedication to delivering outstanding financial solutions, fostering innovation, and maintaining the highest standards of corporate governance.
NDB Bank is the fourth-largest listed commercial bank in Sri Lanka. The Bank was named the Retail Bank of the Year (Sri Lanka) at Asian Banking & Finance Retail Banking Awards 2023 and the Best Corporate Bank 2023 by Asiamoney and also emerged as the Most Awarded Corporate in Sri Lanka in 2022 for the second consecutive year, as per the annual rankings of Sri Lankan publication LMD. The Bank was adjudged the Best Bank in Sri Lanka 2022 by Global Finance USA and Euromoney in their annual best bank awards programmes. Additionally, The Bank was named one of the "Top 50 Best Workplaces in Sri Lanka 2022" by Great Place To Work, USA. 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.