Nations Trust Bank appoints new Independent Non-Executive Director to its Board

Nations Trust Bank PLC has announced the appointment of Ananda Jayawardana as an Independent Non-Executive Director to its Board.

Ananda Jayawardana is a seasoned finance professional with over 25 years of international experience spanning Leveraged & Structured Finance, Debt Capital Markets, and Corporate Banking.

He brings extensive expertise in structuring and executing complex cross-border financing solutions across Asia, working closely with export credit agencies, multilateral institutions, and global financial institutions.

Throughout his distinguished career, he has held several senior leadership positions, including Head of Structured Export Finance (ASEAN & South Asia) and Executive Director – Leveraged and Structured Solutions at Standard Chartered Bank, Singapore, Executive Director – Primary Debt Markets at the Royal Bank of Scotland, Hong Kong, and Director – Structured Lending (Asia Pacific), based in Hong Kong.

Earlier in his career, he served as Assistant Vice President and Team Head – Corporate Banking at ABN AMRO Bank, Sri Lanka.

Mr. Jayawardana holds an MBA in Corporate Finance from Georgia State University, USA, and a BBA in Economics from Georgia College, USA.

He has also completed several executive and professional development programmes, including the Aspiring Directors Programme at INSEAD.

His appointment further reinforces Nations Trust Bank’s commitment to strong governance, financial resilience, and sustainable long-term growth.

Nations Trust Bank PLC serves a diverse range of customers across Consumer, Commercial and Corporate segments through multi-channel customer touch points spanning both physical and digital.

The Bank continues to focus on digital empowerment through cutting-edge digital banking technologies and platforms.

Nations Trust Bank PLC is an issuer and sole acquirer of American Express Cards in Sri Lanka with market leadership in the premium segments.

Photo caption - Ananda Jayawardana, Independent Non-Executive Director, Nations Trust Bank PLC.