Citi Sri Lanka celebrates four decades of progress, reaffirms commitment
To celebrate Citi’s 40th anniversary in Sri Lanka, Ravin Basnayake, Citi Country Officer together with its management team hosted a cocktail reception to all clients, regulators, community advocates and other stakeholders at Hilton Colombo on October16th.
The event was graced by over 300 participants and to kick start the official proceedings, Ravin thanked all present for their continued support, trust and partnership placed in Citi and said, “Since 1979 Citi has offered extensive and innovative financial services and has been your International link to world markets. We have in the last 40 years connected Sri Lankan opportunities with the world and global opportunities with Sri Lanka and this will be continued in the decades to come”. He further extended his appreciation to each member of the Citi team on this journey of progress which would not have been possible without their continued contribution and dedication to the franchise. Ashu Khullar, Chief Executive Officer, Citi India and Citi South Asia Cluster Head addressing the event said, “We believe Sri Lanka is strategically located to support the region which will enable greater economic activity within the country. Over the past forty years, we remain unwavering in our resolve to support the growth aspirations of our clients responsibly, which will drive the continued prosperity of Sri Lanka”.
The Chief Guest of the evening, State Minister for Finance, Eran
Wickramaratne addressed the attendees and shared the experience he gained during his 15-year career at Citi and how the insights gained have helped in shaping his current political career. Delivering the vote of thanks, James Morrow, Sub Cluster Head of Citi Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, thanked everyone for their presence and stated, “One constant is Citibank’s commitment to Sri Lanka and the ambition to “Be the Best” for our clients and the broader community.
In the last 40 years, Citi Sri Lanka has been providing financial services via their Institutional Clients Group, while contributing to the development of the country’s financial service sector with its innovative and world-class product solutions.