Professor Aminda Perera assumes duties as Chairman of SANASA Life Insurance

On July 17th, Professor Aminda Perera officially assumed the role of Chairman of SANASA Life Insurance PLC, following a ceremony at the Head Office in Colombo. This appointment represents an integral stage in the organization's leadership and its ongoing journey toward future achievements.

Having consistently provided broad-based, innovative insurance solutions to communities across the country, SANASA Life Insurance operates under a robust administrative structure focused on strategic goal attainment. Professor Aminda Perera's appointment as Chairman is therefore set to significantly strengthen the organization's pursuit of its objectives.

Professor Aminda Perera is a highly respected academic and a recognized authority in the field of Financial Management. He earned his BSc in Management (Public) from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, followed by a Diploma in Personal Management from Germany. He went on to obtain an MBA in International Financial Management from India, an MBA from Wayamba University, and a PhD in Consumer Behaviour from the same university. Additionally, he holds a Doctor of Business Administration (Honorary) in Management from KEISE University, USA.

Throughout his illustrious career, Professor Perera has held senior managerial positions in several esteemed organizations. He has served as a Director of People’s Bank, State Mortgage & Investment Bank, Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority, the Civil Aviation Authority, and the Building Materials Corporation, among many others. He was also a member of the State Enterprises Divestiture Appeal Board and has contributed his expertise as a consultant to the Ministry of State Enterprises Reform, the Ministry of Buddhasasana, and the Wayamba Development.

Professor Perera is a renowned resource person in the insurance sector. He is the Founding Director of the Diploma and Higher Diploma programs in Insurance, as well as the Diploma and Higher Diploma programs in Personal Financial Management offered by Wayamba University. He has also served for many years as the Head of the Department of Insurance and Valuation at Wayamba University. Currently, he is a Professor in the Department of Accountancy at the Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. His work has earned him numerous accolades, including a Gold Medal for research and development in Financial Management, Economics, Social Sciences, and Marketing, in addition to several other awards recognizing his exceptional contributions to insurance and consumer behavior.

SANASA Life Insurance extends a warm welcome to Professor Aminda Perera. His leadership and esteemed status as a veteran in the business community with exemplary managerial capabilities are defined assets to the organization. His strategic foresight and extensive years of experience are anticipated to significantly elevate the organization's future growth, ultimately translating into even better life insurance solutions for the citizens of Sri Lanka.