Janashakthi Life Bolsters Executive Team with Strategic Leadership Appointments

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Janashakthi Life, a prominent entity in the insurance sector and a subsidiary of the Janashakthi Group (JXG), is pleased to announce the addition of two esteemed leaders to its executive team. Ms. Namalee A. Silva has been appointed as the Chief Business Officer, while Mr. Shankar Dharmaratne takes on the role of Chief Digital Officer.

These pivotal appointments underscore Janashakthi Life’s dedication to accelerating business growth, expanding market presence, and spearheading a comprehensive digital transformation within the organization.

Ms. Namalee A. Silva brings over 36 years of experience across the Banking, Finance, and Insurance sectors. Throughout her career, she has occupied senior leadership roles at renowned institutions such as 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 acumen are anticipated to be instrumental in guiding Janashakthi Life towards new success benchmarks.

Mr. Shankar Dharmaratne joins Janashakthi Life with more than 25 years of experience in Banking, Telecommunications, and Technology. He has held significant leadership positions at Dialog Axiata PLC, Royal Vision Singapore (Pvt) Ltd, and Hatton National Bank, where he most recently served as Head of Digital Services. Additionally, he has contributed to national digital initiatives through his involvement with the National Payment Council and the Digital Roadmap Committee of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. His expertise is expected to play a vital role in advancing Janashakthi Life’s digital strategy, improving customer experience, and fostering innovation.

“We are delighted to welcome Ms. Silva and Mr. Dharmaratne to our leadership team,” stated 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 cultivating a dynamic and forward-thinking leadership team to navigate the evolving landscape of the insurance industry.

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Namalee A. Silva, Chief Business Officer, Janashakthi Life
Shankar Dharmaratne, Chief Digital Officer, Janashakthi Life

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