About Us
Sri Lanka Citizens Co-operative Bank Limited duly registered as a Co-operative Society with limited liability in accordance with section 06 of the Co-operative Societies Law No.05 of 1972 having its head office at No. 176, Castle Street, Colombo 08. The Bank’s main focus is to help entrepreneurship development which will in turn strengthen the economy of the country.
As the initial phase of the incorporation of the bank, We have commissioned our operations with branches located in Gampaha, Ja-Ela, Wennappuwa, NuwaraEliya and Siyambalanduwa
At Citizens Bank, we understand that our responsibility extends beyond just being a bank and being a cooperative bank, we are owned and operated by our members, which means our focus is always on meeting their needs. That’s why we are proud to partner with the government’s program of livelihood upliftment. As the first phase of this program, we have already started our operations in Nuwara-Eliya, working closely with the district secretariat’s office. We are proud to serve more than 700,000 people in 490 Grama Niladhari divisions across 35 village clusters covering the entire Nuwara-Eliya district. Our team of experts is dedicated to providing personalized financial services to help our customers achieve their financial goals.
our Values
Caring for others Democracy Equity Equality Honesty Openness Self help Self responsibility Solidarity & social responsibility
CO-OPERATIVE PRINCIPLES
- A co-op is owned and controlled by its members. It exists for the benefit of its members, who may be customers, workers, suppliers or the wider community.
- A co-op is democratic ā this means every member has an equal say in how itās run and how profits are used.
- Every member contributes financially in some way from buying products, working for the co-op, investing in it or deciding how to spend its profits.
- A co-op is an independent business, owned and controlled by its members.
- It offers education and training to everyone involved, so they can develop the co-op and promote the benefits of co-operation.
- It co-operates, works with and supports other co-ops.
- A co-op supports the communities it works with.
Special Project at Nuwara Eliya
We are proud to announce our partnership with the government’s program of livelihood upliftment, which aims to provide financial support to communities in need through the existing network of village cooperatives. This program is conducted with the support of the district secretariat’s office and is currently in its initial phase, serving the Nuwara-Eliya district.
Through this partnership, we are committed to supporting the government’s efforts to uplift the livelihoods of communities in need by providing financial assistance and support to the existing network of village cooperatives. This program offers direct and indirect benefits to more than 700,000 people in 490 villages, organized into 35 village clusters.
At our bank, we believe in the power of community and are committed to supporting initiatives that promote social and economic development.Ā
our unique features
Board of directors
Chairman
Mr. Chamika Weerasinghe is an old Nalandian, a veteran in Banking and finance field since 2000. His knowledge in Finance Acumen, Risk Management, Strategic planning, Stakeholder Relations and Crisis Management have immensely contributed to the industry. He possesses both local and overseas exposure in leading financial organizations. His services at Seylan Bank PLC, DFCC Bank PLC, NDB, Commercial Credit and Finance PLC have been remarkable. Mr Weerasinghe is a board member of Lanka Micro Finance Practitionersā Association since 2019. He is a Business Management graduate from University of Sri Jayawardhanapura and a MBA holder of Manipai University, India. He holds a Diploma in Banking and Finance from the Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka (IBSL). .
Deputy Chairman
Mr. Dinesh Siriwardana is an experienced finance industry professional for the last 15 years. He is an expert in Strategic Planning, Product Development, Relationship Marketing and Agile Leadership. He gained experience in SME Financing, Corporate financing, Project Finance, Agri Culture Financing, Hire Purchase and Lease Finance, Small and Medium Enterprises, Micro Finance while working at Ceylinco Grameen and Commercial Credit and Finance PLC. He holds a Doctorate in Business Administration (PhD/DBA (hc) ā Commonwealth Peace University USA and Master of Business Administration- Leeds Trinity University UK. He is the Provincial Director- Freedom Human Rights Association Western Province. .
Non Executive Directress
Secretary
Ms. Darshani Malka Samayamanthri is an Attorney-at-Law and Notary Public having an experience over 20 years as a Senior Legal Consultant in Banking and Public sector. She has obtained LLB and LLM Qualified from the University of Colombo. She has worked as a legal professional in the Ministry of Finance, State Mortgage and Investment Bank .She was a Former Directress Legal of Sri Lanka Tourism DevelopmentĀ Authority.
Non Executive Directress
Ms. Nadeesha Shayamali is a Chartered Valuation surveyor (MRICS-UK) has over 15 years experience in Banking and Finance sector. She started her career as an Assistance District Valuer in Government Valuation Department of Sri Lanka. She also engaged with State Mortgage and Investment Bank as an internal valuer. She is a Registered valuer of most renowned Government and Non government Banks in Srilanka. She holds a Master of Science in Real Estate Management and Valuation from University of Sri Jayewardenapura and Bachelor of Science in Estate Management and Valuation in the same University. She is also a professional member of Institute of Valuers of SriĀ Lanka (IVSL).
Non Executive Director
Mr. Buddhi Jayakody is a Senior Automotive Engineer has over 25 years Experience in Public and private sector. He started his career as a Mechanical Instructor in Ceylon German Technical Training Institute(CGTTI) Katubadda. Other than his profession he Participated MG EV training program at SAIC motor company in Shanghai – Chaina and also trained at Sangyong motor company piontech, Korea. He was completed very special water base paint training at Valspa Paint Acquisition Pty LTD(debear) at Australia. Currently he serves in the senior management of Micro Cars LimitedĀ -SriĀ Lanka.
key management personnel
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Amila Katuwawala is a proud product of Ananda College, counts over 20 years of experience in the banking and finance sector and is a specialist in credit approval, credit administration and recoveries, credit risk, product development, strategic planning, lending operations, and training and development. He commenced his career at DFCC Bank and held leadership positions in credit and operations at Orient Finance PLC, ICICI Bank, Softlogic Finance PLC and PMF Finance PLC. He holds an MBA from the Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK and a Diploma in Credit Management from the Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka (IBSL).
Deputy General Manager
Business Development
Mr. Ariyarathna joined SLCCB in November 2023 and currently responsible for Business Development on Leasing, Gold Loans & Fund Mobilization. He counts over 28 years of experience in Sales & Marketing, Banking and Insurance and has undergone extensive local and overseas training. He started his career at Bank of Ceylon and has held key positions in AIA Insurance PLC and PMF Finance PLC. He is a Certified Member of Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) and a Certified NLP Practitioner (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) under the American Board of NLP. In additions, he holds the qualifications of MBA from Buckinghamshire New University, UK, Professional Graduate Diploma in Strategic Management in EDhat Internationa, UK, Diploma in Insurance from University of Wayamba, Diploma in Journalism from University of Colombo and a Diploma in Development Psychology from INDETH Institute. He has completed the Agency Management Training Programme conducted by LIMRA International, USA.
Senior Manager
Fund Mobilization
Mr. Rajapaksha is strengthening the SLCCB Management team as the Senior Manager- Fund Mobilization and counts over 20 years of experience in finance industry with a specialty in Fund Mobilizing. He commenced his career with Ceylinco Leasing Company and continued with CIFL and Commercial Credit and Finance PLC. He has become a Customer Relationship Management icon handling a high net worth clientele at SLCCB.
Senior Manager
Business Development
Mr. Chathuranga joined SLCCB Bank as Manager – Operations and currently performing as Senior Manager – Business Development. He started his career in 2016 at Commercial Credit and Finance PLC. Over the past 7 years, he has gained a vast experience in Sales & Marketing, Business Development, Recoveries, and Branch Operations and has resulted him the ability to build a strong team-based culture. He holds a Bachelor Performing Art (BPA) degree from the University of Visual & Performing Arts, Colombo. He has completed the Advanced Professional Diploma in Credit Management from Sri Lanka Institute of Credit Management and the Advanced Diploma in Marketing Management at Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM). He is currently reading for a Postgraduate Executive Diploma in Bank Management at Institute of Bankers Sri Lanka (IBSL).
Senior Manager
Human Resources and Administration
Mr. Priyadarshana is a distinguished professional with a career spanning over 12 years, characterized by significant contribution across the Finance, Retail, Media and Hospitality sectors. He started his career journey in 2011 at Bartleet Finance PLC and has progressively advanced through managerial positions at Softlogic Finance PLC, PMF Finance PLC and Ben Holdings (Pvt) Ltd, demonstrating leadership and expertise in diverse organizational settings.
Mr. Priyadarshana possesses extensive in Human Resources Management, Administration and Operations. He holds Masters in Business Management from the Institute of Human Resources Advancement at University of Colombo, Professional Qualifications in Human Resources Management (PQHRM) from Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM), Intermediate Level at Association Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka (AAT), Diploma in Business Management at E-Soft Metro Campus, highlight a commitment to staying abreast of industry best practices. Also, he is an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) and Association of Human Resources Professionals (AHRP).
Manager
Credit and Operations
Ms. Wijesekara counts over 16 years of experience in the Finance sector and is a specialist in Credit Approval, Credit Administration, Recoveries, Product Development, Lending Operations and Training & Development. She commenced her career at Orient Finance PLC and held positions in Credit and Operations at Asia Asset Finance PLC, Softlogic Finance PLC and PMF Finance PLC. She holds Advance Diploma and Finance Management Accounting at National Institute of Business Management (NIBM) and a Diploma in Credit Management from tInstitute of Bankers of Sri Lanka (IBSL). She has also completed the Certificate Course at Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka (AAT).
Manager
Internal Audit
Mr. Premasiri count over 12 years of experience in the Finance sector and is a specialist in internal auditing. He commenced his career at Central Finance as Trainee Internal Auditor and held key positions at PMF Finance PLC & Alliance Finance PLC. He has completed the Diploma in Applied Banking and Finance at Institute of Bankers Sri Lanka (IBSL), Diploma in Physiology & Counselling at SITC, Audit Command Language (ACL) Foundation 101 Training Program held in Malaysia. Currently, he is reading for Strategic Level in Institute of Chartered Accountants Sri Lanka and Diploma in Internal Auditing at IBSL.