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Bhanu Wijayaratne Elected President-Elect of OPA

1 report, 1 independent Updated Nov 1
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Bhanu Wijayaratne was elected President-Elect of the Organisation of Professional Associations of Sri Lanka for the 2026-2027 term at the 51st Annual General Meeting, which took place on October 30, 2026. Following his tenure as President-Elect, he will assume the Presidency of OPA for the 2027-2028 term. Wijayaratne is a banking and financial services professional with over four decades of experience.

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Why it matters

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Wijayaratne holds a Master’s Degree in Financial Economics from the University of Colombo and is a Senior Fellow of the Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka. His election marks a significant change in leadership within the country’s professional community.

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Who's involved

  • OPAThe organization whose leadership was elected.
  • University of ColomboThe university from which the elected President-Elect is an alumnus.

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