His Excellency the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka has appointed Mr. Maithri Evan Wickremesinghe, P.C. as a member of the Governing Board (GB) of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) with effect from 02.10.2025. In terms of the provisions of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Act, No. 16 of 2023 (CBSL Act), GB has been established as the body responsible for overseeing the administration and management of the affairs of CBSL and determination of the general policies of CBSL. Further, in terms of Section 12 (1) (b) of the CBSL Act, the members of GB will be members of the Monetary Policy Board, as well.

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