HNB FINANCE PLC has announced the appointment of Prasad Samarasinghe as Chairperson with effect from 28 August 2026, succeeding Rajive Dissanayake, who will retire on the same date following nine years of service.
Prasad Samarasinghe brings nearly three decades of senior-level experience spanning information technology, telecommunications engineering, cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, enterprise systems, corporate governance, risk management and regulatory oversight.
Samarasinghe holds a Ph.D. in Telecommunications from The Australian National University, Canberra, a Master of Engineering (MEng), and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering with First Class Honours from the University of Moratuwa.
He joined the Board of HNB FINANCE in February 2024 as a Nominee Director of Hatton National Bank PLC and His board responsibilities have included oversight of technology, procurement, audit, integrated risk management, related-party transactions, strategy and investments, and credit.
He has served on the Board of Hatton National Bank PLC since July 2019 and is also a Director of Hayleys Fibre PLC and Chemanex PLC. He has also held significant public sector and regulatory positions, including serving as a Member of the Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka.
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