Kavinda de Zoysa appointed as Bank of Ceylon (UK) Chairman

Kavinda de Zoysa

Bank of Ceylon (UK) Ltd announced the appointment of Kavinda de Zoysa as its new Chairman, following the necessary approvals from the relevant financial regulatory authorities in the United Kingdom.

de Zoysa currently serves as Chairman of Bank of Ceylon (BOC), Sri Lanka’s largest commercial bank, with over 2300 touchpoints, including a network of more than 658 branches and an overseas presence in the United Kingdom, India, the Maldives and Seychelles.

He brings over 30 years of banking experience, including 25 years in senior leadership roles. His expertise in strategic planning, innovation and inclusive governance will be instrumental in steering Bank of Ceylon (UK) Ltd through its next phase of growth and transformation. 

Prior to his current role, de Zoysa served as Director and Country Business Head at Citibank N.A. Sri Lanka. During his nearly two-decade tenure at Citi, he was a core member of the country management team and various governance committees. 

His leadership encompassed the development and execution of strategic plans, landmark corporate finance and capital market transactions, M&A advisory and promote digitisation. Prior to joining Citi, he held roles at National Development Bank, Nations Trust Bank and Seylan Bank.

Bank of Ceylon (UK) Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of BOC Sri Lanka and the only Sri Lankan bank in the UK, has a proud legacy of over 75 years in the United Kingdom, serving as the ‘Gateway to Sri Lanka’ for individuals and businesses. Operating as a subsidiary since its incorporation in 2010 and with roots dating back to the establishment of BOC’s London branch in 1949, the bank is headquartered in Devonshire Square in the heart of London’s financial district. 

Bank of Ceylon (UK) Ltd’s parent institution BOC Sri Lanka is the country’s largest and leading state-owned commercial bank.