Wealth, retail colleagues of SCB and DFCC in town hall meeting

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Wealth and Retail Banking (WRB) colleagues of Standard Chartered Sri Lanka alongside the leadership team of DFCC Bank figured in a town hall.

While Standard Chartered has undertaken similar transitions of its WRB businesses in other markets, this kind of open forum - bringing both organisations together - was very much a Sri Lanka initiative, designed to create space for direct engagement and conversation.

“Moments like these are never just about a transaction; they are about people, relationships, and the role this business has played in the lives of our clients and colleagues,” according to Standard Chartered Bank Sri Lanka CEO Bingumal Thewarathanthri.

“Having spent part of my own career heading the Wealth and Retail Banking business in Sri Lanka, this transition is one I feel deeply, with a strong appreciation for what this business represents to so many,” added Thewarathanthri in his LinkedIn.

“What stood out in the room was the alignment between both organisations - a shared respect for our teams, our culture, and the responsibility we carry for what has been built over time. That same intent is reflected in the approach taken to ensure continuity for our colleagues, with a clear focus on enabling them to carry their careers forward,” he said.

“It is this alignment and openness that gives confidence in what comes next,” added Thewarathanthri who thanked DFCC Bank Director/CEO Thimal Perera, Deputy CEO Shamindra Marcelline and Senior Vice President Human Resources Paduma Subasinghe for taking the time to address the many questions sent in by our colleagues ahead of time, as well as those from the audience, and for engaging so openly and transparently.