NDB Bank hosts Exporter’s Forum in Kurunegala

NDB Bank continued its ongoing commitment to strengthening Sri Lanka’s export sector by hosting yet another successful Exporter’s Forum on April 4 in Kurunegala.

The forum served as a vital knowledge-sharing platform, focused on unlocking the potential of local entrepreneurs and SMEs with export aspirations. NDB’s leadership team presented tailored financial solutions, advisory services, and capacity-building support that are essential to helping Sri Lankan exporters thrive in an evolving global marketplace, the bank said in a media release.

Gracing the occasion as the guest speaker was Ms. Manoja Dissanayake, Director – Industrial Products, who provided valuable perspectives on Sri Lanka’s industrial capabilities and how local enterprises can align their offerings to global demand trends. Her address highlighted the importance of resilience, product innovation, and institutional support to boost the country’s industrial export capacity.

A thought-provoking panel discussion followed, delving into critical topics related to trade finance, treasury management, transaction banking, and export facilitation. The panel featured NDB’s senior leadership, including Indika Ranaweera, Vice President – SME, Middle Markets and Business Banking,  Damitha Samaranayake, Vice President – Treasury, and Thilanke S. Weerasinghe, Assistant Vice President – Transaction Banking & Trade Operations. Joining them was D.M.P. Dissanayake, Acting Director – Regional Development of the Export Development Board (EDB), bringing a national policy perspective to the discussion. The session was moderated by Nilendra Vithanage, Chief Manager / Zonal Head of Business Banking at NDB.