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Kelum Edirisinghe
NDB Bank will have a new captain steering it forward, with Kelum Edirisinghe taking over as Director/Chief Executive Officer from today (February 1).
Bringing with him an illustrious career spanning 30 years, 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, 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.
Edirisinghe’s commitment to banking excellence
extends beyond his professional roles.
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. 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 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. Edirisinghe expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “I am honoured 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 Edirisinghe to lead the organisation into a new chapter, the bank reaffirms its dedication to delivering outstanding financial solutions, fostering innovation and maintaining the highest standards of corporate governance.
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