š§āš¼ CBSL Appoints Two New Deputy Governors
⢠In terms of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Act, No. 16 of 2023, the Minister of Finance has appointed two new Deputy Governors, effective late October/early November 2025. ⢠Appointees & Effective Dates: ⢠Dr. C Amarasekara (Former Assistant Governor): Effective 24.10.2025. ⢠Mr. K G P Sirikumara (Former Assistant Governor): Effective 03.11.2025. ⢠Key Experience Highlights: ⢠Dr. Amarasekara: Over 22 years experience. Specialises in monetary policy and macroeconomic research. Previously served as Alternate Executive Director at the IMF (Jan 2022-Feb 2024) and oversaw Economic Research and Market Operations. ⢠Mr. Sirikumara: Over 25 years experience. Previously oversaw Public Debt Management, Financial Sector Resolution, and Currency Management. Instrumental in introducing law reforms in the banking/financial sector and anti-money laundering frameworks. Both are Attorneys-at-Law.