January 02, Colombo (LNW): The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has officially announced the appointment of Vindhya Jayasekera as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Designate, effective from January 01, 2025.
With this appointment, Jayasekera is set to take over from the current CEO, Rajeeva Bandaranaike, who will retire later in 2025 after a remarkable 11-year tenure at the helm of the CSE.
In a statement released by the CSE, it was highlighted that Ms. Jayasekera brings with her a wealth of experience spanning over 20 years in the capital markets.
Her expertise covers both the buy-side and sell-side of the financial sector, including significant roles in investment banking and asset management.
Her extensive background has shaped her into a highly skilled leader, well-versed in navigating the complexities of the financial world.
Before her appointment as CEO Designate, Jayasekera was the Chief Investment Officer at NDB Wealth Management Limited, where she played a pivotal role in the management of assets under her supervision, which amounted to approximately Rs. 380 billion.
In this capacity, she oversaw a broad portfolio of investments, including treasury bills, bonds, debentures, corporate debt, and equity, managing more than Rs. 100 billion in mutual fund assets spread across eight funds with varying risk-return profiles.
Ms. Jayasekera’s career began at NDB Investment Bank, where she was part of the teams responsible for executing some of the most significant initial public offerings (IPOs) in the history of the CSE at that time.
Her work in this area played a key role in the development and expansion of the stock exchange’s offerings.
A Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charter holder, Jayasekera is also accredited as a Financial Risk Manager (FRM) by the Global Association of Risk Professionals.
She is an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and holds the prestigious Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation.
