NDB’s Leadership Shines at the Great Manager Awards 2023 with the Highest Number of Wins in the History of the Programme

National Development Bank PLC (NDB) reaffirms its commitment to excellence by being recognised as a "Company with Great Managers" at the Great Manager Awards 2023. Hosted by the Colombo Leadership Academy for Leadership Excellence, this recognition celebrates NDB's exceptional leadership and managerial talent.

NDB's stellar performance at the awards ceremony saw seven individuals from the bank's management secure awards across various categories. Kalinga Senanayake, Surani Peiris, and Nilantha Akurugoda were honoured for their outstanding contributions under the category of Aligning Organisational Vision. Meanwhile, Renuka Perera and Vinjaya Jayasinghe were recognised for their exemplary Team Effectiveness and Collaboration. Additionally, Ruchinda Kodagoda and Asiri Sarathchandra were awarded for their exceptional prowess in Driving Results and Execution Excellence.

Kelum Edirisinghe, Director and Group CEO of NDB, expressed pride in the bank's achievement, attributing it to the institution's robust HR practices and the dedication of its leaders at all levels. "This recognition underscores our unwavering commitment to nurturing talent, fostering innovation, and driving sustainable growth. At NDB, we believe in empowering our managers to excel, and this accolade reaffirms our dedication to building a leadership culture that propels us towards continued success."

Through a culture of high performance and strategic alignment, NDB empowers its managers to challenge the status quo, foster creativity, and drive innovation. The bank's structured learning and development programmes ensure the sustainability of its leadership pipeline, fostering a team of skilled managers poised for success.

The Great Manager Awards initiative aims to identify, assess, and recognise organisations with exemplary leadership, benchmarking them against the best in the industry. By adhering to stringent leadership competency evaluations, the awards programme seeks to cultivate an ecosystem and culture conducive to nurturing great managers in Sri Lanka.

NDB's impressive track record at the Great Manager Awards underscores its unwavering commitment to leadership excellence. Since 2018, NDB has consistently produced award winners, totaling to one of the highest number of wins with an impressive 48 awards, the highest in the Banking Industry. This remarkable achievement reflects NDB's relentless pursuit of excellence and its steadfast dedication to cultivating a leadership culture that drives success.

NDB Bank is the fourth-largest listed commercial bank in Sri Lanka. The Bank was named the Retail Bank of the Year (Sri Lanka) at Asian Banking & Finance Retail Banking Awards 2023 and the Best Corporate Bank 2023 by Asiamoney and also emerged as the Most Awarded Corporate in Sri Lanka in 2022 for the second consecutive year, as per the annual rankings of Sri Lankan publication LMD. The Bank was adjudged the Best Bank in Sri Lanka 2022 by Global Finance USA and Euromoney in their annual Best bank awards programmes. Additionally, The Bank was named one of the "Top 50 Best Workplaces in Sri Lanka 2022" by Great Place To Work, USA. NDB is the parent company of the NDB Group, comprising capital market subsidiary companies, together forming a unique banking and capital market services group. The Bank is committed to empowering the nation and its people through meaningful financial and advisory services powered by digital banking solutions.

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