Janashakthi Life strengthens Executive team with key leadership appointments

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Appoints Namalee A Silva as Chief Business Officer and Shankar Dharmaratne as Chief Digital Officer

Janashakthi Life, has announced the appointment of two distinguished leaders to its executive team - Namalee A. Silva as the Chief Business Officer, and Shankar Dharmaratne as the Chief Digital Officer.

These strategic appointments mark a significant milestone in Janashakthi Life’s commitment to accelerating business growth, enhancing market presence and driving comprehensive digital transformation across the organisation.

Namalee A. Silva is an accomplished marketing and business professional with over 36 years of experience in the Banking, Finance, and Insurance sectors. She has held various senior leadership positions at renowned institutions, including Commercial Bank, Nationwide Building Society (UK), Lloyds Bank (UK), Seylan Bank, People’s Bank, and Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation, where she last served as Chief Business Officer. Her extensive expertise and strategic insight are expected to be instrumental in steering Janashakthi Life towards new heights of success.

Shankar Dharmaratne joins Janashakthi Life with over 25 years of experience across Banking, Telecommunications, and Technology. He has held key leadership roles at Dialog Axiata PLC, Royal Vision Singapore Ltd., and Hatton National Bank, where he most recently served as Head of Digital Services. He has also contributed to national-level digital initiatives through his work with the National Payment Council and the Digital Roadmap Committee of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. His expertise will play a crucial role in advancing Janashakthi Life’s digital strategy, enhancing customer experience, and fostering innovation.

Janashakthi Life Director/CEO Ravi Liyanage said: “We are delighted to welcome Namalee Silva and Shankar Dharmaratne to our leadership team. Their combined experience and leadership will be pivotal in our pursuit to achieve our strategic goals and deliver exceptional value to our customers.”

Janashakthi Life said it remains committed to building a dynamic and forward-thinking leadership team to navigate the evolving landscape of the insurance industry.