HNB PLC announced the official appointment of Damith Pallewatte as Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, effective from 22 November 2024, following on his previous appointment as Acting CEO in April this year.
A veteran banking and risk management professional with over 28 years of experience, including over 14 years in senior and corporate management positions, Pallewatte brings a wealth of diverse experience to his new role.
His career has spanned the full spectrum of banking operations, including Strategy and Risk Management, Credit, Branch Banking and Operations, and most recently as Deputy General Manager of HNB’s Wholesale Banking Group, prior to being appointed as Acting CEO.