📈 Sampath Bank Appoints Dilshan Hettiaratchi to Board

Sampath Bank PLC has announced the appointment of Dilshan Hettiaratchi as a Non-Executive Independent Director, strengthening its leadership with over 30 years of global finance and investment banking expertise. • Professional Background: Hettiaratchi currently serves as the Managing Director of Faber Capital Limited (Dubai), specializing in capital markets, renewable energy, and advisory services. • Key Experience: • Previously served as Managing Director and Head of Debt Capital Markets (MENA and Pakistan) for Standard Chartered Bank. • Advised sovereign issuers, including the governments of Dubai and Bahrain, on international capital market entries. • Played a pivotal role in establishing Sri Lanka’s first utility-scale Solar PV project. • Board & Industry Roles: • Current Chairman of Sampath Securities Ltd. • Former Board Member of Amana Bank PLC and Windforce PLC. • Former Steering Committee member of the Gulf Bond and Sukuk Association (GBSA). • Qualifications: Holds an MBA from the University of Colombo, is a CFA Charter Holder, and an ACMA. He is also an alumnus of the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. This appointment brings significant depth to the bank's strategic oversight, particularly in investment banking and sustainable energy financing.