🏛️ Chandana Guniyangoda Assumes Duties as New Chairman of People’s Bank

• Milestone Governance Reform: Marks a key development in Sri Lanka's state-owned banking sector as Guniyangoda becomes the first Chairman of a state-owned licensed commercial bank appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director under the IMF-supported reform framework (CBSL Banking Act Directions No. 05 of 2024). • Leadership & Background: A Fellow of CA Sri Lanka (FCA) and CMA Sri Lanka (FCMA) with over 28 years of experience, including 19 years in commercial banking. • Key Experience: Former roles include Assistant Vice President at NDB Bank, ALCO Officer at Sampath Bank, and Group CFO of MG Group. He also holds positions as Independent Chairman of People’s Insurance PLC and Board Member at New Vithanakande Tea Factory Ltd.