Janashakthi Life strengthens Executive team with key leadership appointments

Appoints Namalee A Silva as the Chief Business Officer & Shankar Dharmaratne as Chief Digital Officer 

Janashakthi Life, a leading name in the insurance industry and a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group), is pleased to announce the appointment of two distinguished leaders to its executive team. Ms. Namalee A. Silva joins as Chief Business Officer, and Mr. Shankar Dharmaratne assumes the role of Chief Digital Officer.

These strategic appointments mark a significant milestone in Janashakthi Life's commitment to accelerating business growth, enhancing market presence and driving comprehensive digital transformation across the organization.

Ms. Namalee A. Silva is an accomplished marketing and business professional with over 36 years of experience in the Banking, Finance, and Insurance sectors. She has held various senior leadership positions at renowned institutions, including Commercial Bank, Nationwide Building Society (UK), Lloyds Bank (UK), Seylan Bank, People's Bank, and Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation, where she last served as Chief Business Officer. Her extensive expertise and strategic insight are expected to be instrumental in steering Janashakthi Life towards new heights of success.

Mr. Shankar Dharmaratne joins Janashakthi Life with more than 25 years of experience across Banking, Telecommunications, and Technology. He has held key leadership roles at Dialog Axiata PLC, Royal Vision Singapore (Pvt) Ltd and Hatton National Bank, where he most recently served as Head of Digital Services. He has also contributed to national-level digital initiatives through his work with the National Payment Council and the Digital Roadmap Committee of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. His expertise will play a crucial role in advancing Janashakthi Life's digital strategy, enhancing customer experience, and fostering innovation.

“We are delighted to welcome Ms. Silva and Mr. Dharmaratne to our leadership team,” said Ravi Liyanage Director/CEO of Janashakthi Life. “Their combined experience and leadership will be pivotal in our pursuit to achieve our strategic goals and deliver exceptional value to our customers.”

Janashakthi Life remains committed to building a dynamic and forward-thinking leadership team to navigate the evolving landscape of the insurance industry.

About Janashakthi Life

Janashakthi Life, the flagship company of JXG (Janashakthi Group), was founded in 1994 as a Life Insurance company. Janashakthi Insurance PLC (Janashakthi Life) made its mark in the industry as an innovator and household name for over 30 years. Janashakthi Insurance PLC is licensed by the Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (IRCSL). The company has a strong presence across the island, with an expanding network of over 76 branches. In line with its purpose of “uplifting lives and empowering dreams”, Janashakthi Life remains committed to becoming a leader in the Life Insurance industry by delivering a service beyond Insurance to its customers and stakeholders.

01 Image - Namalee A. Silva, Chief Business Officer, Janashakthi Life

02 Image - Shankar Dharmaratne, Chief Digital Officer, Janashakthi Life