Colombo, February 22, 2021: Sampath Bank PLC announced the appointment of veteran industrialist Vinod Kishore Hirdaramani as Non-Executive, Independent Director to its Board of Directors, with effect from 16th February 2021.
Vinod Hirdaramani brings with him extensive management experience in the apparel and energy sectors. A member of the Hirdaramani Group’s Board of Directors since 1993, he oversees the functions of its knit facilities in Sri Lanka and Vietnam and is involved in the Group’s investments in the renewable energy sector as well. He also serves as a Director at several subsidiary companies of the Hirdaramani Group, which own 38 facilities across Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Vietnam and Ethiopia. He is a member of the Young Presidents’ Organization and has served as the past Chapter Chair for its Sri Lanka Chapter.
An Alumnus of the Harvard Business School, he holds a Bachelor of Arts from the Northwestern University, USA, and attended the Harrow School in the UK.
Sampath Bank PLC’s Board of Directors is comprised of a team of experienced professionals from across diverse sectors and disciplines and is further strengthened with Vinod Hirdaramani coming on board. Together, they will continue to drive Sampath Bank forward as it continues to strive to deliver greater value to the nation.