🏛️ Sampath Bank Appoints Dilip de S Wijeyeratne as Deputy Chairman

Sampath Bank PLC has officially appointed Mr. Dilip de S Wijeyeratne as its new Deputy Chairman, effective 10th September 2026, aimed at strengthening leadership in banking & financial services and driving AI-led growth. • Key Experience & Strategy: Brings extensive background in banking, risk management, compliance, investment banking, and corporate treasury. His leadership will support data-driven decision-making, digital transformation, and the integration of artificial intelligence across bank operations. • Internal Track Record: Associated with Sampath Bank for nearly 8 years, serving as Non-Executive Director (2018), Independent Director (2019), and Senior Independent Director (2022). He currently chairs the Board Audit Committee. • Broader Governance & Credentials: Former HSBC Group executive (Bahrain) and current Senior Independent Director at Singer (Sri Lanka) PLC and Hayleys Fibre PLC, as well as Independent Director at Janashakthi Insurance PLC. Fellow member of CA Sri Lanka, CIMA (UK), and graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.