Business Today Sri Lanka Magazine - July 2014

In this issue

Ajith Nivard Cabraal, Governor of the Central Bank speaks of the stability of the Sri Lankan economy as well as the financial and monetary sector. He stresses the need for people to recognise the achievements of the country. “No person can deny that there is development, then why not be practical and honest and acknowledge it?” stated the Governor, who believes that the country can do much more, and that we must strive even further!
Suresh Shah the incumbent Chairman of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC), the apex body of the private sector affirms that the private sector is the engine of growth, and to perform further the ease of doing business should be better. The country must always come first, he states. By working towards a common objective the entire population will benefit.
Krishan Balendra, the recently appointed Chairman of Nations Trust Bank (NTB) is confident that NTB will continue to grow with the country as more opportunities become available. With the Bank rolling out its five year strategy, the ultimate aim is to improve the experience of the customers. He stresses that his role is at board level where the focus is on policy, strategy and governance.
David Westerman, Managing Director of Malaysia and Asia Pacific Emerging Markets, Ford Motor Company states that Sri Lanka ranks at the top in the list of emerging markets in the Asian and Pacific regions. Joining David Westerman, Suminda de Silva, Softlogic Holdings, Automotive Sector CEO, and CEO of Future Automobiles, shares his views on the latest joint venture.
Dimantha Seneviratne, CEO of Pan Asia Bank has begun a journey of consolidation, where the Bank will have greater focus to the SME sector. As a mid-size bank, Pan Asia Bank has the flexibility to adjust according to customer needs, an advantage that they will capitalise on.