Sampath Bank announces upcoming leadership changes

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Sanjaya Gunawardana announced as new MD following retirement of Ayodhya Iddawela Perera from September
Deepal de Silva appointed as Chief Operating Officer from July

Sampath Bank yesterday announced the appointment of Sanjaya Dias Pujitha Gunawardana as the Managing Director-Designate (MDD) from 1 July 2025.

He will assume office as Managing Director from 25 September when the incumbent Ayodhya Iddawela Perera completes her term of office. She will avail her leave from 1 July 2025.

Gunawardana is the current Chief Strategy Officer (Senior Deputy General Manager) of Sampath Bank.

A career banker, Gunawardana is a veteran in the industry, having served Sampath Bank for over 35 years. He has held many senior positions across a spectrum of banking functions in the areas of strategic planning, retail banking, and IT.

Sampath Bank expressed its confidence that Gunawardana’s vision, unwavering commitment, and strong value-driven leadership will immensely benefit the bank and all its stakeholders.

The bank also announced the appointment of Rahubadde Kankanamge Deepal de Silva as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) from 1 July 2025.

He is at present the Senior Deputy General Manager – Operations and Branch Banking and has over 35 years of extensive experience across all facets of banking, including more than a decade in corporate and senior management roles.

de Silva has been a key driver of the bank’s customer centricity and operational efficiency. He will undoubtedly deliver even greater benefits in his new role as COO, Sampath Bank added.

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