APB felicitates members on rise as banking leaders

Bank of Ceylon General Manager and CEO Y.A. Jayathilake, Regional Development Bank General Manager and CEO Dr. Asanga Thennakoon and HDFC Bank General Manager and CEO Hemal C. Lokugeegana with APB President and Council Members

The Association of Professional Bankers (APB) felicitated its distinguished members who have risen to the highest leadership positions in the banking industry, including the chief executive officers of Bank of Ceylon, Housing Development Finance Corporation Bank of Sri Lanka (HDFC) and Regional Development Bank. 

The event was held recently at Cinnamon Life, Colombo.

This significant milestone reflects the strong alignment between the APB’s mission and the professional growth of its members. 

The APB remains committed to continuously enhancing industry knowledge, strengthening competencies and fostering collaboration through structured learning, networking forums and strategic partnerships.

APB President Anton Arumugam stated, “Becoming a CEO is never a coincidence—it is the result of perseverance, dedication, commitment and years of hard work. We take great pride in seeing our members reach the pinnacle of their careers, which stands as a testament to the strength and impact of our professional community.”

The APB celebrates these achievements as a proud moment for the fraternity and reaffirms its commitment to nurturing future leaders who will drive the banking industry forward.