HNB General Insurance (HNBGI) is excited to share the news of Dilshan Perera’s recent appointment as Chief Operating Officer (COO). This decision underscores the company’s dedication to enhancing its leadership framework and propelling its strategic transformation initiatives within the insurance sector.
Dilshan Perera is an experienced executive with over two decades of expertise in various domains, including Strategic Management, Digital Transformation, Marketing and Brand Management, Sales Management, Business Development, and Customer Experience Management. His extensive career encompasses roles in Life Insurance, General Insurance, Telecommunications, Banking, and Retail, providing him with a comprehensive and versatile understanding of business leadership.
Before assuming his new role, Dilshan successfully served as Chief Transformation Officer at HNB General Insurance for three years. In this capacity, he was instrumental in advancing the company’s business transformation efforts by integrating cutting-edge technologies and customer-focused strategies to create a future-ready insurance entity. His previous leadership experiences include serving as Head of InsurTech within Group Digital Services at Dialog Axiata PLC, co-founding InsureMe.lk (Sri Lanka’s first insurance comparison platform), and leading the marketing department at HNB Assurance PLC. He has also held management positions at DFCC Bank and Ceylinco Life.
In response to the new appointment, Sithumina Jayasundara, the Executive Director and CEO of HNB General Insurance, remarked, “Dilshan offers a remarkable blend of strategic, digital, and operational leadership. His proven ability to drive innovation, cultivate strong brands, and achieve tangible results makes him the perfect fit to lead our operations as we continue to evolve and expand. We are thrilled to have him in this new role and are confident that his contributions will greatly enhance the value we provide to our customers and stakeholders.”
Dilshan holds notable qualifications, including being a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (FCIM – UK), a Life Member of the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing, and a Member of the Institute of Management Sri Lanka. He has earned an MBA from the Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM) at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management with a specialization in Marketing from the University of Kelaniya, and a Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing from CIM – UK. Additionally, he has completed an Agency Management Training Course (AMTC) through LIMRA International, USA. Mr. Perera is an alumnus of De Mazenod College in Kandana and is also a visiting lecturer at several prominent higher education institutions in Sri Lanka.
HNB General Insurance Limited, regulated by the Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (IRCSL), is recognized for its customer-focused approach and a balanced portfolio across Motor and Non-Motor segments. HNBGI has established itself as a significant player in Sri Lanka’s general insurance industry, having received multiple accolades as the Best General Bancassurance Provider in the country. The company boasts a strong financial standing, highlighted by an ‘A(lka)’ Insurer Financial Strength rating from Fitch Ratings.
With a commitment to innovation and a technology-driven strategy, HNB General Insurance has consistently outperformed industry growth rates. As part of the HNB Group—one of Sri Lanka’s foremost financial and banking conglomerates—and a subsidiary of HNB Life PLC, the company is well-positioned for ongoing innovation and growth, benefiting from the stability and synergies provided by its parent organization.
Image: Dilshan Perera, Chief Operating Officer, HNB General Insurance.
Source: Financial Chronicle Biz English | Sri Lanka Business News.
