Dilip de S Wijeyeratne Deputy Chairman

Sampath Bank PLC has appointed Dilip de S Wijeyeratne as Deputy Chairman, effective September 10th, 2026. The Bank's leadership is further fortified with Wijeyeratne's addition, as he steers the institution towards its strategic aims and embraces its role as a purpose-driven, tech-focused financial entity. Boasting a wealth of experience in banking, finance, risk management, compliance, investment banking, and treasury, Wijeyeratne also possesses a profound understanding of corporate governance, strategic planning, and financial markets.

His diverse skill set and proactive outlook will aid Sampath Bank in translating its purpose and strategy into sustainable growth while embracing data-driven decision-making and leveraging artificial intelligence across its operations. Wijeyeratne's ties to Sampath Bank stretch over eight years; he initially joined the Bank as a Non-Independent, Non-Executive Director in November 2018, becoming an Independent Director in August 2019.

He later held the position of Senior Independent Director from May 2022 and remained as an Independent, Non-Executive Director until June 2026. Currently, he presides over the Board Audit Committee and contributes to the Bank's Sustainability, Human Resources and Remuneration, Treasury, Strategic Planning, Nominations and Governance, and Related Party Transactions Review committees.

An accomplished finance and banking professional and principal consultant, Wijeyeratne also offers advisory services to organizations in the Middle East, Sri Lanka, and Australia. His tenure includes senior roles at HSBC Group in Bahrain, where he was responsible for finance and operations, global markets, treasury, corporate treasury sales, and asset and liability management.

Apart from his duties at Sampath Bank, Wijeyeratne serves as a Senior Independent Director for Singer (Sri Lanka) PLC and Hayleys Fibre PLC, and as an Independent, Non-Executive Director for Janashakthi Insurance PLC. With his extensive governance experience across these entities, Wijeyeratne has gained comprehensive exposure to financial oversight, risk, strategy, and corporate governance.

His blend of financial proficiency, governance expertise, and strategic acumen equips him to make a substantial impact on Sampath Bank's ongoing growth and metamorphosis.