Chitral De Silva joins SDB bank leadership team

SDB bank announced the appointment of Chitral De Silva to its Corporate Management team as the Deputy General Manager/Chief Business Officer. 

With a distinguished career spanning over four decades in the banking sector, De Silva brings a wealth of expertise and a proven track record of driving transformational growth. 

De Silva’s career began at Deutsche Bank, where he honed his skills in banking operations. He later held senior leadership roles at Seylan Bank, where he played a pivotal role in the organization’s success. 

His areas of expertise include Branch Banking Operations, Development Banking, Recoveries, Remittances and delivering strategic business outcomes. Beyond traditional banking,  De Silva has showcased his adaptability and innovative mindset through his consultancy in Business Development with Emojot Inc a Silicon Valley-based information technology company, focusing on digital transformation and customer-centric solutions. 

Throughout his career, De Silva has consistently delivered exceptional results, including expanding branch networks, enhancing profitability, and spearheading key strategic initiatives. 

His experience in implementing digital banking solutions, optimizing operational efficiency, and fostering robust customer engagement positions him as a valuable asset to SDB bank. SDB bank remains committed to its vision of empowering communities through innovative financial solutions. 

The addition of De Silva to the Corporate Management team underscores the bank’s dedication to strengthening its leadership and delivering unparalleled value to its stakeholders.