HNB Appoints Three New Members to Board of Directors 📈

Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB) has announced three key appointments to its Board of Directors effective 1 June 2026, strengthening its corporate governance and shareholder representation. • Key Board Appointments: • Lahiru Malik Lokuwithana joins as a Non-Independent/Non-Executive Director. He represents Ceylon Steel Corporation Ltd., which holds HNB's largest voting stake at 9.99%. He is the Managing Director of Ferentino Tyre Corporation. • Murtaza Jafferjee joins as an Independent/Non-Executive Director. He is the CEO of JB Securities Ltd. and Chairman of the Advocata Institute, bringing 30 years of capital market experience. • Rachini Rajapaksa joins as an Independent/Non-Executive Director. She has over 30 years of experience in fund management and finance, and serves on multiple boards, including the Sri Lanka Accounting and Auditing Standards Monitoring Board. • Economic Impact & Diversification: The new appointees bring extensive leadership from vital economic sectors driving Sri Lanka's diversification, including manufacturing (steel, cement, and tyres), financial services, public policy, and capital markets. Their expertise aligns with national priorities like export-led growth, risk management, and institutional governance. • Current HNB Board Lineup: The board continues to be led by Suresh Shah (Chairman) and Damith Pallewatte (MD/CEO), alongside eight other directors.