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Lasitha, Sithumina appointed as Executive Directors

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July 07, 2025

A key leadership announcement was made as Lasitha Wimalaratne has been appointed as an Executive Director of HNB Assurance PLC, while Sithumina Jayasundara has been appointed as an Executive Director of HNB General Insurance Ltd.

Both Lasitha Wimalaratne and Sithumina Jayasundara presently serve as the Chief Executive Officers of HNB Assurance PLC and HNB General Insurance Ltd., respectively.

Speaking on their appointment, HNB Assurance and HNB General Insurance Chairman Stuart Chapman stated, "I'd like to extend my warmest congratulations to both Lasitha and Sithumina on their appointment to the respective Boards. Their leadership and contributions to both companies have been instrumental in driving growth and stability across the businesses, and I am confident that their appointment will further strengthen our strategic direction and enhance shareholder value."

Lasitha Wimalaratne has overall over 27 years of career experience with 24 years in the field of Life Insurance inclusive of 7 years of multinational experience at Aviva and AIA groups and 3 years of retail Sales and Marketing exposure in London.

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