Two new Deputy Governors appointed to CBSL

The Monetary Board, with the concurrence of the Minister of Finance, has promoted Assistant Governors, Mrs. T. M. J .Y. P. Fernando and N.W.G. R. D. Nanayakkara to the post of Deputy Governorof the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) with effect from December 14, the bank said.

According to the profiles of new Deputy Governors of CBSL, Mrs. T M J Y P Fernando has over 30 years of service in the Central Bank in the areas of supervision and regulation of banks, foreign exchange management and currency management.

During this period, Mrs. Fernando has served as the Director of Bank Supervision and the Controller of Exchange and has played a vital role in contributing to the financial system stability by providing leadership to implement a strong regulatory framework for banks in line with international standards and best practices. 

Prior to the appointment as a Deputy Governor, Mrs. Fernando held the position of Assistant Governor and was in-charge of the departments of Bank Supervision, Currency, Foreign Exchange and Employees’ Provident Fund.

Meanwhile Mr N W G R D Nanayakkara has over 27 years of experience in the Central Bank especially in the areas of Supervision and Regulation of Banks, Foreign Reserves Management and International Operations, Domestic Operations, Macroprudential Surveillance, and Public Debt Management. 

Prior to the appointment as a Deputy Governor, Mr. Nanayakkara held the position of the Assistant Governor in-charge of Public Debt, Regional Development, Financial Consumer Relations, and Staff Services Management Departments of the Central Bank.