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DFCC Bank’s Vice President, Head of Marketing and Sustainability, Nilmini Gunaratne was amongst the top women leaders and iconic businesswomen to be featured in the “Women of Steel” special edition of Global CEO Magazine. The magazine was launched at “Tea with the Cream of Businesswomen”, – a special high tea event organised by Global CEO Magazine, on the 20th of March 2024, coinciding with the month of International Women’s Day. The event celebrated the exceptional achievements of Sri Lanka’s inspiring businesswomen and their unique contributions to society and the economy. Ms. Gunaratne was among the distinguished guests at the event.

Ms. Gunaratne, in her insightful discussion, shared practical advice for women in the workplace. She advised aspiring career women to “Recognise and embrace the unique challenges of balancing professional ambitions and responsibilities at home. This is not just a theory, but a practical approach to life. Strike a harmonious balance among these facets of life. Cultivate patience, understanding, and a willingness to view situations from different perspectives” while emphasising the need for “Learning to compartmentalise and maintain a healthy work-life balance for long-term success and fulfilment.”

About DFCC Bank

DFCC Bank is a full-service commercial bank with a rich history of 68 years and offers a diverse range of commercial and development banking services. As part of its Sustainability Strategy 2020-2030, the Bank aims to become a leading institution contributing to greater resilience by creating resilient businesses and supporting green financing and sustainable, socially responsible entrepreneurship. The Bank has received numerous accolades, including being named the ‘Most Trusted Retail Banking Brand’ and the ‘Best Customer Service Banking Brand’ in Sri Lanka in 2021 by Global Brands Magazine UK and ‘Market Leader and Best in Service in Cash Management 2022’ by Euromoney. Additionally, DFCC Bank is ranked among Business Today’s Top 40 Corporates in Sri Lanka, is rated A- (lka) by Fitch Ratings Lanka Limited and is regulated by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. Attesting to its commitment to sustainability, DFCC Bank is also the first, and presently only, entity in Sri Lanka to have received accreditation from the Green Climate Fund (GCF), granting it access to concessionary funding worth USD 250 million to support climate mitigation and adaptation projects across the Island.