⚖️ Union Bank Appoints Legal Expert Shaheeda Barrie to Board

Union Bank of Colombo PLC has announced the appointment of Shaheeda Barrie as an Independent Non-Executive Director, strengthening the bank’s governance with extensive expertise in financial regulation and banking law. • Professional Profile: A senior legal practitioner with over 25 years of experience, Barrie is an Attorney-at-Law (Sri Lanka) and a Barrister-at-Law (England & Wales). She previously served as Deputy Solicitor General at the Attorney General’s Department. • Regulatory Impact: She has played a pivotal role in legislative reforms involving the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Colombo Port City. Her background includes advisory roles for the World Bank, ADB, and IFC. • Current Roles: Beyond her new board seat, she heads her own chambers and serves as a Director of the Personal Data Protection Authority of Sri Lanka. 📈 This appointment aligns with a focus on board independence and robust regulatory compliance within Sri Lanka’s banking and finance sector.