👔 SANASA Life Insurance Appoints Susantha De Silva as CEO

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• Leadership Transition: SANASA Life Insurance Company PLC has officially appointed veteran insurance professional Susantha De Silva as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 8 October 2026. • Industry Expertise: De Silva brings over 30 years of experience in Sri Lanka's insurance sector, having previously held senior positions at Ceylinco, Eagle Insurance, Union Assurance, Janashakthi Insurance, Allianz Life, and Coop Life. • Strategic Focus: The new CEO will focus on driving sustainable business growth, empowering workforce capabilities, and strengthening customer relationships across local communities. • Digital & Tech Leadership: Outgoing CEO Nuwanpriya Gunawardena transitions to Chief Information Officer (CIO) to drive the company’s information technology, digital capabilities, and technology-led transformation. • Market Context: The strategic shift combines deep sector expertise with IT capabilities to enhance operational excellence and support market development in Sri Lanka’s expanding financial services and insurance landscape.

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