Pan Asia Bank celebrated the dawn of the 2024 New Year with Sri Lankan traditions and rituals, while Chairman Mr. Aravinda Perera and the Director/CEO Mr. Naleen Edirisinghe addressed all staff, thanking them for a remarkable year in which Pan Asia surpassed a multitude of adversities amidst challenging macro-economic conditions and encouraged the team to deliver yet another resilient performance in the New Year.
Chairman Aravinda Perera praised the contribution of the corporate management and all staff which supported the bank’s performance. He mentioned the importance of caring for their families and how that can lead to a balanced performance culture. Mr. Perera further stated that the country is on the right path and will see the benefits of some of the tough decisions in 2023and beyond. Also, he stressed the duty of the top corporates such as Pan Asia Bank in this journey. He encouraged the team to remain prepared to take all opportunities that arise in 2024 together, to emerge as one of the best performing banks.
CEO Naleen Edirisinghe urged all staff to rise to the nation’s call of turning around the economy to support Sri Lanka’s entrepreneur. He underscored the team’s key achievements in terms of driving profitability for the bank despite a tough year, attributing it to hard work and dedication of all employees of the Bank in achieving Pan Asia Bank’s strategy of generating greater earnings from core banking while infusing operational efficiencies. He lauded the staff’s spirit of innovation and its can-do spirit as one team to deliver this encouraging performance which sets the stage for an even stronger performance in 2024. He stated that as part of the overall strategy, the Bank will continue its journey of digitization and strengthen its brand positioning to appeal to more Sri Lankans. Also, inspiring his team, Edirisinghe urged them to pursue higher banking studies, upgrade skills and be team players.
Adding to its achievements during the year, Pan Asia Bank was ushered into Business Today’s Top 40 business organizations ranking for 2022-2023 and LMD’s top 100 business entities of Sri Lanka. In addition, Pan Asia Bank was bestowed with many other Local and International recognitions.
Recording consistent growth year after year, Pan Asia Bank is strongly positioned as the ‘Truly Sri Lankan Bank’, marking a remarkable journey that has promoted financial security and fulfilled the aspirations of its customers while supporting the prosperity of the nation.
Photo caption: Aravinda Perera-Chairman and Director/CEO of Pan Asia Bank are seen addressing the gathering/staff at the event.