US Ambassador Julie Chung visits Bank of Ceylon

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US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung recently paid a courtesy visit to the Bank of Ceylon (BOC) Head.

The visit marked an important interaction between the newly appointed Chairman Kavinda de Zoysa and Ambassador Chung.

Ambassador Chung was warmly received by Chairman de Zoysa, General Manager/CEO Russel Fonseka, and members of the Board and Bank’s senior leadership.

This visit provided an opportunity to showcase 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 BOC’s storied history with a guided tour of the Bank’s museum. She also met with some of the Bank’s star athletes who have achieved accolades on national and international stages. Additionally, the Ambassador had the opportunity to interact with the Bank’s Best Branch Manager of 2023, recognising their exemplary leadership and achievements. Speaking about the visit, 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 principles of sustainability and inclusion with the USA being Sri Lanka’s number 1 export market.”

The Bank of Ceylon, Sri Lanka’s largest financial institution, operates through a network of over 2,300 touchpoints including 658 branches nationwide and internationally. With branches in Chennai, Male, Hulhumale, and Seychelles, and a full-fledged subsidiary in London, BOC continues to lead the way in modern banking solutions while preserving its legacy of excellence.

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