US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung paid a courtesy visit to the Bank of Ceylon (BOC) Head Office on November 19. The visit marked an important interaction between the newly appointed Chairman Kavinda de Zoysa and Ambassador Chung.
The US Envoy was received by Chairman de Zoysa, General Manager, CEO Russel Fonseka, members of the Board and the Bank’s senior leaders.
This visit provided an opportunity to showcase the BOC’s role as Sri Lanka’s largest financial institution and highlight the Bank’s strategic focus areas, including women’s empowerment, youth development, financial inclusion and digital transformation.
The team highlighted the Bank’s significant milestones, including its status as a ‘Top 1000 Bank’ globally and its leadership in gender equity, with women representing 60% of its workforce.
The discussions also touched on the Bank’s ambitious digital transformation journey, its contributions to youth empowerment and the role of innovation in strengthening Sri Lanka’s economy.
Ambassador Chung was given a glimpse into the BOC’s history with a guided tour of the Bank’s museum. She also met some of the Bank’s star athletes who have achieved accolades on the national and international stage. The Ambassador had the opportunity to interact with the Bank’s Best Branch Manager of 2023 recognising their exemplary leadership and achievements.
Chairman de Zoysa said, “It was an honour to host Ambassador Chung along with the Board of Directors at the Bank of Ceylon.
This interaction highlighted the shared goals of fostering economic growth, advancing innovation and building on the principles of sustainability and inclusion with the USA being Sri Lanka’s number 1 export market.”
