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Bingumal Thewarathanthri

Chief Executive Officer, Sri Lanka

Bingumal, better known as Bingu, was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Standard Chartered Bank, Sri Lanka on 1 January 2019.

Having joined Standard Chartered in July 2004, Bingu counts for more than 30 years of experience within the Banking and Finance industry. During his tenure at Standard Chartered, he has held several leadership positions in Sri Lanka and Africa.

Bingu was elected as Vice Chairperson of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce for 2026/27. He was the former Chairman of Sri Lanka Banks’ Association (SLBA) and is currently serving as a Board member. He holds an MBA from the University of Wales, UK. Bingu is an FCMA (Fellow Chartered Management Accountant) and a CGMA (Chartered Global Management Accountant) of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), UK. Further, he was recently recognised as a foundation member of the ICMA (Institute of Certified Management Accountants) Australia.

Tamani Dias

Executive Director / Head of Local Corporates and Global Subsidiaries, Sri Lanka

Tamani joined Standard Chartered in December 2014 and carries 20 years of corporate banking experience. Prior to her tenure at Standard Chartered, she spent nearly a decade at Citibank N.A. Sri Lanka. At Standard Chartered, Tamani has worked and held senior leadership roles across multiple areas of Corporate Client Coverage. Most recently, she served as Head of Local & International Corporates before stepping into her current role in September 2024. In her new expanded role, Tamani is responsible for Sri Lanka’s Global Subsidiaries business in addition to the Local & International Corporates business she was leading for the franchise.

Tamani is a Board Director of the American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) Sri Lanka and holds a BSc. in Accounting and Finance from the prestigious London School of Economics and Political Science along with an MSc. in Financial Economics from the University of Colombo. She is an advocate for women in leadership at the Bank having championed the launch of Goal – the Bank’s leadership development program targeted at adolescent girls – in Sri Lanka in 2017.

Praveen Karunaratne

Executive Director / Head of Financial Institutions

Praveen was appointed to the Country Management Team in September 2025 and is responsible to in overseeing the critical areas of Banks & Broker Dealers, Public Sector, and Investor client segments.

Having joined Standard Chartered in 2010, Praveen assumed the role of Head of FI in August 2023 following a successful tenure as Director – Local Corporates, brining extensive experience in client coverage, business origination, and risk management.

Praveen is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Chartered Management Accountant (CIMA) and holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of London

Roger Norton

Executive Director / Head of Transaction Banking

Roger assumed duties at Standard Chartered in September 2010. With over 20 years of Banking and Finance experience across Transaction Banking, Retail Banking and Operations, Roger has been instrumental in expanding the Transaction Banking business and rolling out several value-added capabilities including digital transactions and supply chain finance platforms. Under his leadership, Transaction Banking won numerous marquee deals and accolades including ‘Best Trade Finance Bank’ and ‘Best e-Solutions Bank’ at The Asset Asian Awards (AAA).

Roger holds an MBA from the University of Southern Queensland, Australia. He is also a Postgraduate member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK.

Clement Isack

Director / Head of Markets and Sales

Clement was appointed as Director / Head of Markets and Sales in May 2025, and is responsible for leading the development and implementation of the Bank’s overall strategy and growth initiatives for Markets and Sales in Sri Lanka. He brings over 30 years of extensive experience in Risk Management Solutions and Banking Operations, out of which, 27 years have been dedicated to Financial Markets and Sales across states of the GCC Region, where he built a sterling reputation for driving growth and fostering innovation. Prior to joining Standard Chartered, Clement served as the Executive Director, Global Markets Sales, First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC, Dubai, UAE. Throughout his distinguished career, Clement has held senior leadership positions at several prestigious financial institutions including First Gulf Bank, Deutsche Bank AG, Barclays Bank PLC, Calyon, and HSBC Bank Middle East, Dubai. In these roles, he successfully led diverse teams in Treasury and Capital Markets, guiding them toward sustainable development and exceptional performance.
As a Certified Treasury Professional from the Association of Financial Professionals, USA, Clement has consistently demonstrated expertise across key areas of financial markets products, corporate treasury, client strategies, and governance. Beyond professional achievements, Clement is a World Rugby accredited Level III Rugby Referee and a passionate advocate for the sport’s core values. His international refereeing experience has exposed him to diverse cultures around the world.

Chamath Athulathmudali

Chief Financial Officer, Sri Lanka

Chamath was appointed as Chief Financial Officer for Sri Lanka in February 2025, and is responsible for financial controls and governance, robust performance management and reporting framework for the franchise. Chamath started off his career as a Software Engineer and offers over 20 years of experience in Banking & Finance. Having joined Standard Chartered in 2013, he brings a wealth of experience in all key areas of Finance and has held senior and critical positions within the function during his tenure. Prior to being elevated to this role, he was leading the Business Finance team at the Bank. Chamath holds a Master’s degree from the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Manchester Metropolitan, UK. He is a Chartered Management Accountant (ACMA).

Yohan Samarakkody

Country Chief Risk Officer / Head of Operational Risk

Yohan has over 18 years of experience in Corporate Finance, Equity Research and Banking. Prior to joining Standard Chartered, he counted close to 10 years of experience in the Corporate Finance and Equity Research work disciplines. He was instrumental in setting up a Corporate Finance department as well as an Equity Research unit in his previous roles in the local market. In March 2023, he was appointed Country Chief Risk Officer (CCRO) for Sri Lanka. Prior to taking up the role as CCRO, he has been a part of Standard Chartered Sri Lanka’s Risk function as Senior Credit Manager for Local & International Corporates. Yohan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management (External) from the University of Kelaniya. He is an ACMA (UK), and also holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Investment Analysis from the ICFAI University, Dehradun, India and an M.A. in Financial Economics (Merit pass) from the University of Colombo.

Chamalie Serasinghe

Chief Technology and Operations Officer

Chamalie was elevated to the role of Chief Technology and Operations Officer of Standard Chartered Sri Lanka in February 2023. Prior to this, she was the Chief Operating Officer of the Bank for close to three years. She has been with the Bank for over 25 years since July 1997 and has held various roles at Standard Chartered locally and globally, including Senior Audit Manager – Group Internal Audit, Head of Banking Operations – Sri Lanka and Head of Financial Market Operations – Sri Lanka. She holds an MBA from ICFAI University, Dehradun, India and is an Associate Member of the Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka.

Rukshila Seneviratne

Head of Human Resources

Rukshila Seneviratne (Rukshi) was appointed as the Head of Human Resources for Sri Lanka in January 2024, and is responsible for the country people strategy. Rukshi has more than 24 years of professional experience, of which, 10 are in Human Resources Management, covering HR Service Delivery, Performance Rewards & Benefits Delivery, Talent Acquisition and HR business partnering for Retail Banking, Risk & Support functions. She holds a Master of Business Administration from the Postgraduate Institute of Management, University of Sri Jayewardenepura and an Advanced Diploma in Psychology offered by the Scottish Qualification Authority. She is also a certified Mental Health First Aider (MHFA, England). Rukshi started her career with Standard Chartered Dubai as an Officer in Consumer Banking Mortgage Operations in May 2008, subsequent to which, she moved on a permanent international transfer to Sri Lanka as Manager, Secured Lending and Credit Initiation in March 2010. In June 2013, she joined the HR team to lead HR Service Delivery.

Harini Jayaweera

Chief Compliance Officer, Sri Lanka

Harini was appointed as the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) for Sri Lanka in October 2024, and is responsible for Conduct, Financial Crime and Compliance of the Sri Lanka franchise, in addition to her roles as Head, Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) & Country Money Laundering Compliance Officer (CMLCO). She has over 16 years of extensive experience in regulatory compliance and financial crime risk management, and has held senior leadership roles covering Advisory, FCC and Regulatory Governance aspects of Compliance. She holds a Bachelor of Science specialising in Business and Law from the University of London and is also a certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist.

Harini started her career at Standard Chartered Sri Lanka in 2007 as an Intern in Corporate Affairs, and thereafter rejoined the Bank in 2018 as Associate Director, Compliance. Her career in Compliance spans across Banking & Advisory Services sectors with experience from PricewaterhouseCoopers and Acuity Knowledge Partners, where she served before rejoining the Bank.

Jeyabalasingam Pirathapan

Head of Internal Audit

Pirathapan, better known as JP, joined Standard Chartered in November 2010. He is a qualified Chartered Accountant with over 20 years of Audit experience. During his tenure with Group Internal Audit at Standard Chartered, he has played a key role in the delivery of the audit plan for Sri Lanka, taking the lead in many diverse and complex audits covering business and support functions. Prior to joining Standard Chartered, JP worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers managing diverse audit portfolios.

Kumudu Munasinghe

Head of Corporate Affairs, Brand and Marketing

Munasinghe was appointed as Head of Corporate Affairs, Brand and Marketing for Sri Lanka in October 2025 and is responsible for crafting and delivering the overall strategy for Corporate Affairs, Brand and Marketing for the Sri Lanka franchise.

Kumudu, an experienced communications, PR and marketing professional, brings over 25 years of extensive cross-industry experience in the Sri Lankan corporate sector with a strong focus on ESG communications and social impact.

Prior to joining Standard Chartered, Kumudu served as a Senior Assistant Vice President at the John Keells Group as the Head of Corporate Communications, Head of Operations – Social Entrepreneurship and Group Lead for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Her career includes a decade-long tenure at Citibank N.A. Sri Lanka, primarily in the areas of SME, Priority and Corporate Banking.

In 2021, she was recognised at the Top 50 Professional & Career Women Awards by Women in Management and the International Finance Corporation for Excellence in Corporate Communications. Kumudu holds a Master of Science in Marketing from the University of Leicester, UK, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing from CIM, UK

Vindya Hettige

Head, Legal and Head, Legal Client Coverage, Sri Lanka

Vindya Hettige joined the Country Management Team in March 2026 is responsible in providing strategic legal advice and ensuring governance with respect to legal risk pertaining to business conducted by the Bank while promoting a culture and practice of compliance with legal standards, regulatory requirements and high ethical standards within the Bank in Sri Lanka.

Vindya is an Attorney-at-Law and Commissioner for Oaths offering over 18 years of experience. Having joined Standard Chartered in 2014, she has worked with multiple stakeholders, covering all businesses and functions, by providing strategic legal advice, recommendations in mitigating legal risk and ensuring governance around the legal framework. Before joining the Bank, Vindya was an integral part of the banking and finance team at Nithya Partners where she gained relevant experience. She holds a Master of Laws in Banking and Finance from the University of London, and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Colombo.