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From left: NDB Wealth Management Chief Investment Officer Daham Hettiarachchi, Senior Vice President – Asset Management Amaya Nagodavithane, strategist and security and defence specialist Dr. Harinda Vidanage, UAE Kernel Multi Family Office Managing Director Sunil Jose, and NDB Wealth Management CEO Ruwan Perera
NDB Wealth celebrated its 34th anniversary with a client engagement event held at Kandy Myst by Cinnamon, bringing together clients, partners, and industry leaders for an evening centered on the themes shaping the future of wealth: intergenerational continuity and global uncertainty.
The event opened with a welcome address by NDB Wealth CEO Ruwan Perera followed by two keynote addresses from distinguished international speakers and a panel discussion with NDB Wealth’s senior leadership.
In his welcome address, Perera reflected on NDB Wealth’s history and evolution, tracing the company’s growth from its founding to its position today as one of Sri Lanka’s leading wealth management firms. He emphasised that this growth has been anchored throughout by a consistent set of values: integrity, trust, and honesty in every client relationship. Perera noted that these principles have been the foundation on which NDB Wealth’s 34 years of client trust have been built, and reaffirmed the company’s commitment to upholding them as it continues to grow alongside its clients and their families.
The first keynote was delivered by UAE Kernal Multifamily Office Managing Director Sunil Jose, on the subject of family business succession. Mr. Jose addressed the growing need for structured succession planning among family-owned enterprises, noting that preserving and growing capital across generations requires navigating the differing priorities, risk appetites, and values held by founders, successors, and extended family members. He outlined practical frameworks family businesses can adopt to align stakeholders and safeguard long-term continuity.
The second keynote was delivered by strategist and security and defence specialist Dr. Harinda Vidanage, who offered an analysis of the evolving geopolitical landscape, with particular focus on the current crisis in the Middle East. Dr. Vidanage examined the implications of regional instability for global markets, trade, and investment strategy, providing attendees with a broader lens through which to assess risk in an increasingly interconnected world.
The event concluded with a panel discussion moderated by Ruwan Perera featuring Sunil Jose, Dr. Harinda Vidanage, NDB Wealth Chief Investment Officer Daham Hettiarachchi and Senior Vice President Amaya Nagodavithana. The discussion connected the evening’s global and strategic themes to practical wealth management considerations for clients, exploring how geopolitical shifts and succession dynamics translate into actionable investment and planning decisions.
Now in its 34th year, NDB Wealth continues to serve as a trusted partner to high-net-worth individuals and family businesses across Sri Lanka. The Kandy event reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to providing clients with access to global expertise and forward-looking insights that support informed, long-term wealth decisions.
