NSB's GM/CEO Ms. Shashi Kandambi Wins Business Leader of the Year 2025 at CIMA—JXG Pinnacle Awards

The National Savings Bank (NSB) proudly announces that the General Manager/ Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Sharmila Shashi Prabha Kandambi Jassim, has been awarded the prestigious Business Leader of the Year 2025 (Gold) at the CIMA-JXG Pinnacle Awards, held recently at Cinnamon Life, Colombo. Organised jointly by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Janashakthi Group (JXG), and AICPA & CIMA Sri Lanka, the event brought together over 250 leaders, professionals, and visionaries from across the country to recognize leadership excellence and strategic innovation in Sri Lanka's corporate and public sectors.

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Celebrating Visionary Leadership

Ms. Shashi Kandambi was recognised for her outstanding contributions towards public sector leadership, her transformative role at NSB, and her dedication to purpose-driven banking that extends beyond profit to national impact. The independent judging panel, chaired by the former Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Mr. Faizal Salieh, commended her for driving significant growth, ethical governance, and modernization within one of the country's most vital state financial institutions.

Ms. Shashi Kandambi has over 35 years of experience in the banking and financial services sector, with a portfolio that includes international banking, financial risk, retail development, and institutional strategy. She currently serves as the General Manager/CEO of the National Savings Bank and has been instrumental in driving NSB's digital evolution and policy alignment with national development goals. She is widely recognised for her integrity, humility, and vision— and is a strong advocate for building resilient, inclusive, and future-ready institutions.