Commercial Bank of Ceylon Managing Director/CEO Sanath Manatunge has been recognised as one of the ‘Top 10 Diversity Champions’ in Sri Lanka in 2024 for his leadership in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within Sri Lanka’s banking sector.
This recognition is part of the Top 10 Diversity Champion Awards Program organised by Women in Management (WIM) in partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, under the ‘Respectful Workplaces’ initiative.
The selection of the country’s Top 10 Diversity Champions was based on a rigorous process of evaluation by a panel of judges which included Country Manager for the World Bank and IFC, Gevorg Sargsyan.
Manatunge’s commitment to an inclusive workplace has driven a profound cultural transformation at Commercial Bank, where every employee, regardless of background, ethnicity, gender, or orientation feels valued and empowered, the Bank said.
His dedication to diversity and inclusion has positioned Commercial Bank as a beacon of equitable leadership, reshaping industry standards and setting a new benchmark for what it means to be a true champion of diversity.
Under Manatunge’s guidance, Commercial Bank has launched a series of innovative products and initiatives that emphasise customer experience and a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Manatunge’s vision has driven the Bank to create inclusive financial solutions that cater to various customer needs and promote sustainability.
