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Bingumal Thewarathanthri

Chief Executive Officer, Sri Lanka

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

Bingu joined Standard Chartered in July 2004 and brings over 30 years of experience in the banking and finance industry. During his time with the Bank, he has held several leadership roles across Sri Lanka and Africa.

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

Tamani Dias

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

Tamani joined Standard Chartered in December 2014 and has 20 years of corporate banking experience. Before joining the Bank, she spent nearly a decade at Citibank N.A. Sri Lanka. At Standard Chartered, she has held senior leadership roles across Corporate Client Coverage, most recently serving as Head of Local & International Corporates before assuming her current role in September 2024. In her expanded role, Tamani oversees Sri Lanka’s Global Subsidiaries business, in addition to the Local & International Corporates business she previously led for the franchise.

Tamani serves as a Board Director of the American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) Sri Lanka. She holds a BSc in Accounting and Finance from the London School of Economics and Political Science and an MSc in Financial Economics from the University of Colombo. A strong advocate for women in leadership, she championed the launch of Goal, the Bank’s leadership development programme for 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 oversees the Bank’s Banks and Broker Dealers, Public Sector, and Investor client segments.

Praveen joined Standard Chartered in 2010 and was appointed Head of FI in August 2023, following a successful tenure as Director – Local Corporates. He brings extensive experience in client coverage, business origination, and risk management.

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

Roger Norton

Executive Director / Head of Transaction Banking

Roger joined Standard Chartered in September 2010 and has over 20 years of experience in Banking and Finance across Transaction Banking, Retail Banking and Operations. He has played a key role in growing the Transaction Banking business and introducing value-added capabilities such as digital transactions and supply chain finance platforms. Under his leadership, Transaction Banking secured several marquee deals and earned multiple accolades, including ‘Best Trade Finance Bank’ and ‘Best e-Solutions Bank’ at The Asset Asian Awards.

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

Clement Isack

Director / Head of Markets and Sales

Clement was appointed Director / Head of Markets and Sales in May 2025, with responsibility for leading the Bank’s Markets and Sales strategy and growth agenda in Sri Lanka. He brings over 30 years of experience in Risk Management Solutions and Banking Operations, including 27 years in Financial Markets and Sales across the GCC Region, where he built a strong reputation for driving growth and innovation. Before joining Standard Chartered, he was Executive Director, Global Markets Sales at First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC in Dubai, UAE. He has also held senior leadership roles at leading financial institutions including First Gulf Bank, Deutsche Bank AG, Barclays Bank PLC, Calyon and HSBC Bank Middle East, Dubai, where he led Treasury and Capital Markets teams toward sustainable growth and strong performance.

Clement is a Certified Treasury Professional from the Association of Financial Professionals, USA, with expertise across financial markets products, corporate treasury, client strategies and governance. Beyond his professional career, he is a World Rugby-accredited Level III Rugby Referee and a strong advocate of the sport’s core values, with international refereeing experience that has exposed him to diverse cultures around the world.

Chamath Athulathmudali

Chief Financial Officer, Sri Lanka

Chamath was appointed Chief Financial Officer for Sri Lanka in February 2025, with responsibility for financial controls and governance, robust performance management, and the franchise’s reporting framework. He began his career as a Software Engineer and brings over 20 years of experience in Banking and Finance. Since joining Standard Chartered in 2013, he has gained extensive experience across key areas of Finance and held several senior and critical roles within the function. Prior to his appointment, he led the Bank’s Business Finance team. Chamath holds a Master’s degree from the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology and a Bachelor’s degree from Manchester Metropolitan University, UK. He is also a Chartered Management Accountant (ACMA).

Yohan Samarakkody

Country Chief Risk Officer / Head of Operational Risk

Yohan brings over 18 years of experience in Corporate Finance, Equity Research and Banking. Before joining Standard Chartered, he spent nearly 10 years in Corporate Finance and Equity Research, where he played a key role in establishing a Corporate Finance department and an Equity Research unit in the local market. In March 2023, he was appointed Country Chief Risk Officer for Sri Lanka. Prior to this, he served in Standard Chartered Sri Lanka’s Risk function as Senior Credit Manager for Local and International Corporates. Yohan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management (External) from the University of Kelaniya, is an ACMA (UK), and holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Investment Analysis from ICFAI University, Dehradun, India, as well as an MA in Financial Economics, with Merit, from the University of Colombo.

Chamalie Serasinghe

Chief Technology and Operations Officer

Chamalie was appointed Chief Technology and Operations Officer of Standard Chartered Sri Lanka in February 2023, after serving as the Bank’s Chief Operating Officer for nearly three years. She has been with Standard Chartered since July 1997, building over 25 years of experience through a range of local and global roles, 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 (Rukshi) was appointed Head of Human Resources for Sri Lanka in January 2024 and is responsible for the country’s people strategy. She brings more than 24 years of professional experience, including 10 years in Human Resources Management across HR Service Delivery, Performance Rewards & Benefits Delivery, Talent Acquisition, and HR business partnering for Retail Banking, Risk and Support functions. Rukshi holds a Master of Business Administration from the Postgraduate Institute of Management, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, and an Advanced Diploma in Psychology from the Scottish Qualifications Authority. She is also a certified Mental Health First Aider (MHFA, England). She began her career with Standard Chartered Dubai in May 2008 as an Officer in Consumer Banking Mortgage Operations, before transferring permanently to Sri Lanka in March 2010 as Manager, Secured Lending and Credit Initiation. In June 2013, she joined the HR team to lead HR Service Delivery.

Harini Jayaweera

Chief Compliance Officer, Sri Lanka

Harini was appointed Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) for Sri Lanka in October 2024. In this role, she oversees Conduct, Financial Crime and Compliance for the Sri Lanka franchise, while also serving as Head, Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) and Country Money Laundering Compliance Officer (CMLCO). With over 16 years of experience in regulatory compliance and financial crime risk management, she has held senior leadership roles across Compliance Advisory, FCC and Regulatory Governance. Harini holds a Bachelor of Science specialising in Business and Law from the University of London and is a certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist.

Harini began her career at Standard Chartered Sri Lanka in 2007 as an intern in Corporate Affairs and rejoined the Bank in 2018 as Associate Director, Compliance. Her compliance experience spans the banking and advisory services sectors, including roles at PricewaterhouseCoopers and Acuity Knowledge Partners before returning to the Bank.

Jeyabalasingam Pirathapan

Head of Internal Audit

Jeyabalasingam, better known as JP, joined Standard Chartered in November 2010. A qualified Chartered Accountant, he has over 20 years of audit experience. During his tenure with Group Internal Audit at Standard Chartered, JP has played a key role in delivering the Sri Lanka audit plan, leading a range of diverse and complex audits across business and support functions. Before joining Standard Chartered, he worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he managed varied audit portfolios.

Kumudu Munasinghe

Head of Corporate Affairs, Brand and Marketing

Kumudu 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, Kumudu was recognised for Excellence in Corporate Communications at the Top 50 Professional and Career Women Awards, organised by Women in Management and the International Finance Corporation. She 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 joined the Country Management Team in March 2026. She is responsible for providing strategic legal advice, ensuring governance over legal risk related to the Bank’s business, and promoting a culture of compliance with legal standards, regulatory requirements and high ethical standards across the Bank in Sri Lanka.

Vindya is an Attorney-at-Law and Commissioner for Oaths with over 18 years of experience. Since joining Standard Chartered in 2014, she has worked with stakeholders across businesses and functions, providing strategic legal advice, supporting legal risk mitigation, and strengthening governance within the Bank’s legal framework. Before joining the Bank, Vindya was part of the banking and finance team at Nithya Partners, where she gained relevant industry 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.