24'* September 2023
Els. Nilupa Perera
Chief Regulator Officer Colombo Stock Exchange 04-LJ1, U'est Block,
U'or1d 4 rade Center, Echelon Square, Colombo 01.
Dear ñladarn,
SAMPATH BANK PLC - ASSUMING OF DUTIES BY THE NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PURSUANT TO THE RETIREMENMT OF THE OUTGOING MANAGING DIRECTOR
l°urther to our announcements dated 13'^ Ma} 2023 and 1' July' 2(J25, and in terms of the disclosure provisions of the Listing Rules of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), we wish to announce that Mr. Sanja a Dias Pujitha Gunawardana assumed duties as the managing Director/Chief Executive Oflicer BID /CEO) of Sampath Bank PLC (the Bank), effective today, 24'* September 2023, pursuant to the completion of the term of office of the outgoing managing Director, kfrs. (} odlaya I ddawela Perera, on 23 September 2023.
further, we wish to in form that as of today, Qtr. C una›vardana holds 6,148 shares, and as of the date of her retirement, Mrs. I ddawela Perera held 611 shares of thc Bank.
A brief profile of ML. Gunawardana is provided in the annexure hereto.
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Lasantha Senaratne
COMPANY SECRETARY
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No. 110, Sir James Peiris Maratha, Colombo 02, Sri Lanka.
Tel: +94 (0)11 4730 630, 2300 260
E-mail: mgr@oper. sampath.lk Web: https://www.sampath.lk
Annexure
Sanjaya Gunawardana
Sampath Bank
Sanjay a Gunawardana is a distinguished banking professional with over 36 vears of experience across key pillars of the financial services industry, including Retail Banking, Trade Finance, Information Technolo , Strategic Planning, and Organizational Development. His multidimensional expertise and visionary leadership have positioned him as a transforrnative leader in Sri Lanka's banking sector.
Throughout his career, h(r. Gunawardana has consistently demonstrated a forward-thinking approach to leadership, grounded in the belief that the future of banking lies at the confluence of advanced technology, trusted relationships, and exceptional customer experience. Under his stewardship, Sampath Bank has embarked on its second major technological evolution, marked by the successful integration of AI-powered machine learning models into core banking operations enhancing efficiency, risk management, and data-driven decision-making.
He views technology not merely as a support function, but as a strategic enabler and catalyst for organizational evolution, capable of unlocking new dimensions of customer value and operational excellence. His commitment to reimagining digital banking has played a pin otal role in positioiung Sampath Bank as an agile, future-ready financial institution.
Air. Gunawardana's leadership philosophy is also shaped by his exposure to global best practices through advanced executive education and leadership development at some of the world's most prestigious fistitutions. These include Ham•ard Business School, INSEAD, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and the hlcKinsej Center for CEO Excellence. "fhis international exposure has enriched his strategic outlook and ability to lead through complexip and change.
In addition to his executive role as the hlanaging Director/Chief Executive Officer of Sampath Bank, he presently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Sri Lanka Bankers rssociation, Lanka Financial Services Bureau Limited & Lanka Isay Pvt) Limited.
( visionary } et grounded leader, ñ(r. Gunawardana continues to champion a culmre of innovation, accountabilip', and transformation, setting a strong foundation for Sampath Bank to sustain its leadership in digital banking and deliver long-term value to all stakeholders.
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