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Dr. Asanga Tennakoon appointed new General Manager/CEO of RDB Bank

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October 16, 2025

THE Regional Development Bank (RDB), Sri Lanka's premier state-owned development bank, third largest branch network with 272 branches, has announced the appointment of Dr. Asanga Tennakoon as its new General Manager/Chief Executive Officer, effective from 13 October 2025.

Dr. Asanga Tennakoon appointed new General Manager/CEO of RDB Bank

Dr. Asanga Tennakoon

Dr. Tennakoon is a highly accomplished and versatile C-suite banking professional with over 25 years of progressive experience in wholesale banking, covering corporate and SME segments across Sri Lanka and the Middle East. He is a specialist in credit appraisal, risk management, project financing and asset management, with a consistent track record of delivering strategic business growth and operational excellence.

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