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| Dr. Harsha Cabral, PC |
National Savings Bank Chairman Dr. Harsha Cabral PC has been honoured with one of Sri Lanka’s most prestigious awards in corporate governance, earning the title of the Outstanding Independent Non-Executive Director of the Year, at the National Corporate Director Awards 2025.
Organised by the Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID), in partnership with the globally respected Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the awards recognise exceptional leadership, governance excellence and outstanding contribution to corporate stewardship across Sri Lanka’s corporate sector.
The inaugural ceremony drew an eminent gathering of high-profile national and international dignitaries, reflecting the growing importance of governance excellence within Sri Lanka’s corporate environment. British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Andrew Patrick graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, while senior representatives from regulatory authorities and global financial institutions, including the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka and the International Finance Corporation were also present.
A distinguished President’s Counsel and internationally recognised authority in corporate and commercial law, Dr. Cabral brings over three decades of professional experience spanning company law, intellectual property law, arbitration and corporate governance. He holds a Doctorate in Corporate Law from the University of Canberra, Australia, and has played a significant role in strengthening Sri Lanka’s modern corporate legal framework.
Under his leadership, NSB continues to reinforce strong governance practices, institutional stability and public confidence, while expanding its contribution towards national economic development, financial inclusion and sustainable banking.
Commenting on the recognition, Dr. Cabral said: “This recognition reflects the importance of strong governance, ethical leadership and accountability in building resilient institutions. Organisations entrusted with public confidence must continuously uphold transparency and responsibility in every aspect of their operations.”
NSB in a statement extended its congratulations to its Chairman, noting that the prestigious accolade reflects the bank’s continued commitment to world-class governance standards and leadership excellence within Sri Lanka’s financial services sector.
The National Corporate Director Awards aims to promote responsible board leadership and internationally aligned governance practices by recognising Directors who demonstrate outstanding professionalism, integrity and strategic vision in guiding organisations towards sustainable growth.
