Transformation and the creation of new business models leveraging digital disruption was the focus of the second edition of the Commercial Bank of Ceylon’s Leadership Readiness Forum (LRF), one of the elements of the Bank’s ongoing Middle Management Development Program.
Over 140 members of the Bank’s middle management attended the forum while another 100 participated virtually. Themed “Navigating Digital Disruption: The New Leadership Paradigm” the forum covered discussions on topics such as understanding the impact of digital disruption, embracing the new leadership paradigm, building a resilient and future-proof organisation, nurturing digital talent and skills, overcoming challenges and seizing opportunities.
Commercial Bank’s Managing Director and CEO Sanath Manatunge and Chief Operating Officer S. Prabagar and members of the Bank’s corporate and senior management were present. A panel of industry experts including Group COO of Dialog Axiata, Lasantha Thevarapperuma was the guest speaker, while the Bank’s DGM, Retail Banking and Marketing, Hasrath Munasinghe and the Bank’s Chief Risk Officer Kapila Hettihamu shared insights, experiences and strategies for successful navigation of digital disruption.