Paduma Subasinghe to Drive HR Transformation at DFCC Bank
June 3, 2024
DFCC Bank PLC has announced that HR practitioner Paduma Subasinghe has joined the Bank’s senior management team as Senior Vice President/Chief Human Resource Officer. He brings over 22 years of experience in human resource management and exceptional individual talents in managing people. In his new role at DFCC Bank, Paduma will leverage his extensive experience to further develop and implement people-centric HR policies, introduce innovative and flexible HR practices, and foster a performance-based organisational culture.
Prior to joining DFCC Bank, Paduma served as People’s Director at Heineken Lanka, a member of the global brewery giant Heineken Group. During his tenure at Heineken Lanka, he was handpicked for the Group’s global Management Team Fast Track programme in recognition of his exceptional talent. His HR experience spans large-scale conglomerates, telecommunication MNCs, export manufacturing, and consultancy. During his career, HR agility and change management emerged as his forte
Paduma’s versatility and vast exposure across diverse sectors align well with DFCC Bank’s transformational journey, setting bold ambitions that challenge the status quo while caring for its people. He brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to the Bank, and his visionary leadership style emphasises collaboration and empowerment, which DFCC Bank values in its drive to promote diversity, equity and inclusivity within the organisation. With a keen understanding of the importance of human capital in driving organisational success, Paduma is dedicated to cultivating a workplace culture where every employee feels valued, motivated, and inspired.
A product of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura (PIM), Paduma’s academic specialisations have also been focused on his passion for managing people. Accordingly, his postgraduate studies focused on human resources, and he is a senior certified professional of the International Public Management Association for HR, USA. He has participated in leadership and management development programmes at leading business schools, such as Harvard, INSEAD, and the Indian School of Business.
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.
