Business
MBSL Insurance bids farewell to Chairman DPK Gunasekera
MBSL Insurance Company Limited marks a significant moment as it bids farewell to its esteemed Chairman DPK Gunasekera. With deep gratitude and appreciation, the company reflects on Mr. Gunasekera’s invaluable contributions throughout his tenure.
Under Gunasekera’s leadership, MBSL Insurance witnessed a remarkable business growth whilst simultaneously facing and overcoming market challenges. His leadership and unwavering commitment to serve both customers and employees have left an indelible mark in the company’s journey.
A veteran banker, former General Manager of Bank of Ceylon, Gunasekera was appointed as the Chairman of MBSL Insurance Company Limited in the year 2021. Gunasekera had previously held key positions at BOC including Senior Deputy General Manager (International, Treasury and Investment), Deputy General Manager (Corporate & Offshore Banking), Assistant General Manager (Overseas Branches) and Assistant General Manager (Corporate Relations). He was also the Head of Treasury Operations in the BOC Chennai Branch during the period of 2000-2003 and also worked as the Deputy Country Head of BOC Chennai Branch during 2008-2011.
A graduate from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura with a Bachelor of Science Special Degree in Business Administration, he also possesses a Post Graduate Diploma in Business and Finance Administration from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka and an MBA from the University of Southern Queensland, Australia. He is also an Associate Member of the Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka.