​Ceylon Chamber welcomes new CB Governor

Urges all stakeholders to support efforts to restore confidence in monetary regulator

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce yesterday issued a statement welcoming the appointment of Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy as the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and extended him its best wishes as he commenced a six-year term.

It said Dr. Coomaraswamy, a much respected economist with a stellar track record both in Sri Lanka and overseas, was eminently qualified for this position. He brings to this role a unique mix of skills and perspectives given his previous positions in the Central Bank, the Ministry of Finance, the Commonwealth Secretariat and on the Boards of leading corporate entities as well as civil society organisations.

The Ceylon Chamber too has benefited from Dr. Coomaraswamy’s expert insights; as he served on the Chamber Committee from July 2013 to August 2015 and was a speaker at several editions of the CCC’s Sri Lanka Economic Summit.

The new Central Bank Governor is recognised for his ability to communicate complex economic issues to non-expert audiences, distil the effects of international economic events to their relevance for Sri Lanka and provide an informed perspective of the opportunities and challenges emerging for the Sri Lankan economy.

Dr. Coomaraswamy’s integrity, international experience and formidable intellect are invaluable at a time when Sri Lanka seeks to expand its global footprint and is exposed to international capital markets more than ever before.

«His appointment will help restore public confidence in the country’s monetary authority and the Ceylon Chamber looks forward to extending its fullest support to the new Governor during his six-year term. Finally, the Chamber urges all stakeholders to support the new Governor in his endeavour to guide the country’s economy towards stability and prosperity,» the statement from the Ceylon Chamber said.