One of Sri Lanka’s most senior and respected banking professionals, Damien Ranjan Mallewa, has passed away.
He served at Seylan Bank for many years, and in his final role, he functioned as the General Manager of Pramukha Bank. After retiring, he resided in the United Kingdom for nearly 15 years before returning to Sri Lanka.
He had been unwell for some time and passed away yesterday (November 07).
At LNW, we are deeply saddened by his demise and extend our heartfelt condolences to his wife, Champa Mallewa, and son, Ryan Mallewa.
During 2010, when LNW faced severe pressure from the then Rajapaksa administration—including a website ban and even international arrest warrants—Mr. Mallewa was among the few who stood by us with unwavering courage and support. Our respect for him will remain forever.
Mallewa was also an avid cricket enthusiast. He personally travelled to the Caribbean islands to watch the ICC Cricket World Cup, fully funding the trip himself. His passion for the sport culminated in the publication of his book, “Winds Behind the Willows: A Sri Lankan’s Life in Love with Cricket,” a gift to cricket fans.
He also authored a series of articles exposing fraud, corruption, and malpractice in the cricket world, which were published on LNW under the title “Third Man.”
Today, Ranjan Mallewa bids farewell to his wife Champa and son Ryan and returns to the embrace of the divine. His remains will be kept at A.F. Raymond Funeral Parlour, Borella, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, with the final rites scheduled for 3:30 PM at the Borella Cemetery.
May you rest in peace, dear sir, until we meet again.
