Veteran Banker Delvin Pereira joins Amana Bank Board

Amana Bank has announced the appointment of Delvin Pereira, a seasoned banker with over 3 decades of experience and strong track record, to its Board of Directors as a Non-Executive Independent Director with effect from 28 March 2024.

With a wealth of experience exceeding 35 years, Delvin has an illustrious career in banking, which commenced in Commercial Bank and culminated in Seylan Bank, where he held several key leadership roles before retiring as a Deputy General Manager.

Delvin’s expertise spans across Retail Banking, Business Banking, Credit Management, Risk Management and Trade Finance. He possesses a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Western Sydney in Australia, complemented by the qualification of Certified Management Accountant Australia.

Beyond his professional career, Delvin has been an active social worker serving the Rotary Organization since 1994. He has held key leadership positions within Rotary International District 3220 comprising Sri Lanka and the Maldives, and has been unanimously elected to serve as District Governor for Sri Lanka and Maldives for the period 2025/26.

Commenting on this appointment Amana Bank’s Chairman Asgi Akbarally said “I am pleased to introduce Mr. Delvin, our newest member of the Board. With an impressive track record in the banking industry, Delvin brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise that is certain to be invaluable as we pursue our strategic objectives. His distinguished career and achievements in banking, positions him as a remarkable asset to our team. We are confident that Delvin’s insights and guidance will greatly contribute to our Bank’s success. Please join me in welcoming Delvin to our Board.”

With this appointment Amãna Bank Board of Directors constitute as follows: Asgi Akbarally (Chairman), Mohamed Azmeer (Managing Director/CEO), Tishan Subasinghe (Non-Executive Senior Independent Director), Mohammed Ataur Rahman Chowdhury (Non-Executive Non-Independent Director), Dilshan Hettiaratchi (Non-Executive Non-Independent Director), Syed Muhammed Asim Raza (Non-Executive Non-Independent Director), Mohammad Hassan (Non-Executive Non-Independent Director), Omar Kassim (Non-Executive Non-Independent Director), Mohamed Adamaly (Non-Executive Non-Independent Director), Khairul Muzamel Perera bin Abdullah (Non-Executive Independent Director),  and Delvin Pereira (Non-Executive Independent Director).

Amãna Bank PLC is a stand-alone institution licensed by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange with Jeddah-based IsDB Group being the principal shareholder of the Bank. The IsDB Group is a ‘AAA’ rated multilateral development financial institution with a membership of 57 countries. Testifying its position as a leading practitioner of the non-interest based banking model, Amãna Banks continued to be recognized amongst the Top 100 Strongest Islamic Bank’s in the World by The Asian Banker.

Amãna Bank does not have any subsidiaries, associates, or affiliated institutions apart from its engagement with OrphanCare as its Founding Sponsor.