Eastman Narangoda
Eastman Narangoda | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sri Lanka |
| Occupation(s) | Banker, Economist |
| Years active | 1975–present |
| Known for | Chairman of George Steuart Finance; Former Chairman of Seylan Bank |
Eastman Narangoda currently serves as the chairman of George Steuart Finance and has previously held the position of chairman at Seylan Bank in Sri Lanka.
Early life and education
Narangoda completed his schooling at Nalanda College Colombo before earning a Special BA Degree in Economics with a focus on banking and currency from the University of Ceylon. During his school years, he was also an active cricketer, playing for Nalanda's First XI team between 1965 and 1967.
Career
Beginning his professional journey in 1975, Narangoda joined the National Savings Bank as an executive. He advanced to become General Manager and CEO, a role he held for more than five years. Additionally, he holds fellowships and council memberships with the Association of Professional Bankers of Sri Lanka as well as the Sri Lanka Institute of Training and Development.
Seylan Bank
In the early 2000s financial turmoil, Narangoda was among an eleven-member board appointed by the Bank of Ceylon tasked with rehabilitating Seylan Bank. This group, which included figures such as Pradeep Kariyawasam and R. Nadarajah, successfully revitalized the bank’s financial standing within six months while implementing innovative measures to foster its growth.
General references
- Business Today: 19 - Seylan Bank, Eastman Narangoda – Chairman
- Asian Tribune: Sri Lanka: Seylan Bank net profit for 2010 up by 126%