PABC begins New Year defined by people, purpose, and courage to move

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Chairman Aravinda Perera and Director/CEO Naleen Edirisinghe address the staff on the first day of the New Year yesterday

Pan Asia Bank yesterday marked the New Year with a moment of reflection, not on numbers alone, but on the deeper forces that shape progress over time.

As the organisation looks ahead, leadership set a tone anchored in trust, responsibility, and the willingness to move forward with intention.

Director/CEO Naleen Edirisinghe drew attention to the role of people as the true drivers of sustained growth. Institutions evolve, he noted, not simply through strategy or scale, but through how leaders guide their teams, share perspective, and create clarity in moments that demand consistency. When people feel supported and trusted, performance follows naturally and the organisation’s values are carried into every interaction beyond its walls.

This emphasis on leadership and collective ownership reflects a belief that culture is built daily, through example rather than instruction. In an environment where expectations are clear and guidance is purposeful, individuals are empowered to contribute with confidence, strengthening the organisation from within.

Chairman Aravinda Perera complemented this view by speaking to the necessity of movement. Progress, he observed, rarely comes from certainty alone. It requires the courage to make decisions, to step forward even when outcomes are not fully assured, and to accept that learning is often shaped by experience rather than perfection.

By encouraging a mindset that views mistakes as part of growth rather than a deterrent to action, leadership reinforces resilience and sharper judgment. Such an environment allows initiative to flourish, enabling teams to think independently while remaining aligned with shared purpose

and values.

Together, these reflections frame the year ahead as one defined not by caution, but by thoughtful confidence. As Pan Asia Bank moves forward, its focus remains on nurturing leadership at every level, strengthening its culture, and creating space for people to act with intent, learn continuously, and contribute meaningfully to long-term, sustainable growth.