SDB bank Appoints Manoj Akmeemana as Deputy CEO 📈

SDB bank has officially appointed industry veteran Manoj Akmeemana as its new Deputy Chief Executive Officer to drive strategic execution and institutional resilience. • Expertise & Background: Akmeemana is a seasoned professional with over 35 years of experience in financial services. He specializes in corporate lending, credit administration, risk management, and restructuring distressed portfolios. • Professional Track Record: Prior to this role, he held senior leadership positions at Sampath Bank PLC, most recently serving as Senior Deputy General Manager. His focus involved strengthening credit discipline, legal coordination, and regulatory compliance. • Strategic Impact: At SDB bank, he will oversee initiatives to enhance SME support and operational efficiency. His appointment is key to the bank's "future-ready" transformation agenda, focusing on sustainable growth and credit fundamentals. • Institutional Context: SDB bank is a licensed specialized bank regulated by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, operating via 94 branches with a primary focus on the SME, retail, and co-operative sectors.