Seylan Bank Reinforces People-Centric Culture by Recognising Employee Sporting Excellence
Seylan Bank recently recognised employees who achieved notable success at national-level mercan- tile sports competitions, reaffirm- ing the Bank’s commitment to holistic employee development, teamwork, and well-being beyond the workplace. The recognition, led by the Bank’s Director/ Chief Executive Officer, Ramesh Jayasekara, cele- brated employees and teams who delivered commendable perfor- mances at the 2025 Mercantile Tournaments, securing champion- ship honours and individual acco- lades in swimming and basketball. The Seylan Swimming Team delivered an exceptional perfor- mance at the 16th President’s Challenge Trophy – Mercantile Swimming Championship 2025, winning five gold medals and one silver medal. Dilini Kumarasinghe claimed three gold medals while Thamadi Mewanya secured two gold medals and one silver, high- lighting the team’s talent, dedica- tion, and competitive spirit.
Additionally, the Seylan Basketball Team clinched the Championship title at the 33rd Mercantile Services Basketball Association League 2025 (Division A) as consecutive champions, with Epciba Washington Clay named Most Valuable Player, building on a legacy of top-tier performances and standout players from previous seasons. Commenting on the commit- ment, perseverance, and collabora- tion demonstrated by Seylan employees, Varuna Koggalage, Chief Transformation & AI officer and President of Sport Club of Seylan Bank, stated “At Seylan, we believe that growth comes from embracing change and stepping beyond the familiar.
The dedication and team spirit displayed by our employees in these arenas mirror the values that drive our success as an organisation. Their commit- ment to striking a balance between career mobility and competitive sports demonstrates a specialised devotion that our Director/ CEO, Ramesh Jayasekara, recognises as symbolic of Seylan’s core princi- ples. We are proud to recognise individuals who continue to pursue excellence in every aspect of their lives.” The Bank’s support for employ- ee participation in sports forms part of its broader people-first phi- losophy, which prioritises work- life balance, personal growth, and overall well-being.
By encouraging employees to engage in competi- tive and collaborative pursuits outside the workplace, Seylan con- tinues to foster a culture of high perfor mance, resilience, and shared purpose. Seylan Bank’s ongoing invest- ment in employee well-being and engagement aligns with its core values of excellence, performance, and continuous growth, reinforc- ing its position as an organisation that values talent, passion, and achievement in all forms
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