Tisara De Silva – General Secretary, OPA; Indika Ranaweera – VP, SME, Middle Markets and Business Banking, NDB; Sarath Gamage – President, OPA; Sujeewa Lal Dahanayake – Attorney-at-Law, President Elect, OPA / Chairman, 37th Annual Conference Committee

Demonstrating its leadership in fostering essential discussions on economic growth, NDB Bank has announced its collaboration with the Organization of Professional Associations of Sri Lanka (OPA) as a key partner for their 37th Annual Conference, which took place on August 26-27, 2024, at the Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo. This year’s conference, themed "Towards Sri Lanka's Sustained Economic Growth," aligns perfectly with both the country's ambitions and NDB’s commitment to fostering economic development.

Founded in 1975, OPA represents approximately 60,000 professionals from various industries across Sri Lanka, making it one of the most influential networks in the country. By partnering with OPA for this prestigious event, NDB Bank seizes an invaluable opportunity to engage directly with key decision-makers, opinion leaders, and professionals from diverse fields, providing a robust platform for dialogue and networking.

The partnership with OPA underscores NDB Bank’s dedication to supporting initiatives that drive economic progress and professional development. Through this collaboration, NDB aims to be at the forefront of discussions that shape the future economic landscape of Sri Lanka, leveraging insights from the country’s top professionals to better serve our community and stakeholders.

As reflections on the conference continue to inspire actionable change, NDB Bank remains committed to supporting the professional community and advocating for initiatives that drive sustainable economic progress in Sri Lanka.

NDB Bank is the fourth-largest listed commercial bank in Sri Lanka. NDB was named Sri Lanka's Best Bank for Corporates at Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2024 and was awarded Domestic Retail Bank of the Year - Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka Domestic Project Finance Bank of the Year by Asian Banking and Finance Magazine (Singapore) Awards 2024. 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.