With over 26 years of experience spanning both private and public sectors, I’ve dedicated more than two decades to banking at institutions like Seylan Merchant Bank (SMB), National Savings Bank (NSB), Pan Asia Bank (PABC), Sanasa Development Bank (SDB), and currently serving at Bank of Ceylon (BOC), Sri Lanka’s leading financial institution.I’ve made key contributions throughout my career, such as pioneering the government pensioners loan scheme and the Ranaviru (KIA/MIA/DIA) Loan scheme. I’ve also collaborated with Brand Finance Sri Lanka on branding strategies and market evaluations. Additionally, I represented Sri Lanka at the 2003 UNESCO summit, sharing valuable insights on a global platform.I played a pivotal role in the introduction of IT as an optional subject for the Ordinary Level exams and establishing 800 Computer Learning Centers under the ADB SEMP project at the Ministry of Education.Academic and Professional Qualifications: • MBA in Marketing, Wrexham University, UK. • Fellow Member , Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), UK. • Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing, CIM, UK. • Member, Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM). • Member, Association of Professional Bankers, Sri Lanka.Pro Bono Contributions: • Leadership roles at Nalanda College Junior Old Boys Association (NJOBA) including President (2019-2021) and Vice President - Education (2016-2018). • General Manager, FutureMinds Career Guidance and Higher Education Exhibition (2016), overseeing sponsorships and marketing (2014-2015) and currently serving as an advisor. • Mentor for university students and Sales & Marketing teams in reputed companies • Resource person and motivational speaker promoting savings among the Armed Forces during recruitment and retirement. • Contributor to youth development discussions on media platforms like Sirasa TV, SLRC, ITN, Derana TV, Lak FM, Sitha FM and Swarnavahini TV. • Committee Member, Ministry of Education initiative for introducing solar renewable energy to Sri Lankan schools. • Catalyst for introducing a water refinery project to rural areas such as Kalugala, Yahangala in the North Central Province, addressing kidney health issues. • Strategic Contributor to introducing and expanding agricultural drone initiatives in Sri Lanka, focusing on paddy, tea, rubber, sugarcane and the Bo tree sector.