National Development Bank PLC

(L-R) Poornima Weerasinghe; Waruni Jayalath; Shenal Rajakarunanayake – Lecturer, University of Moratuwa; Prof. Gayithri Kuruppu – Head, Department of Industrial Management, University of Moratuwa; Prof. Dinesh Samarasinghe – Dean, Faculty of Business, University of Moratuwa; D L D Jayantha – Registrar, University of Moratuwa; Senior Prof. N. D. Gunawardena – Vice Chancellor, University of Moratuwa; K.V Vinoj -Deputy Chief Executive Officer, NDB; Lasantha Dasanayaka – Vice President HR, NDB; Ashan Buddhakorala – Senior Manager HR, NDB; Dulmi Wanniarachchi – Deputy Manager HR, NDB; Samali Sudasinghe – Associate Manager Legal, NDB.

NDB Bank recently entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Faculty of Business, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, further strengthening its commitment to nurturing Sri Lanka’s future workforce through meaningful industry-academia collaboration.

The collaboration is designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry practice by providing students with access to internships, industry engagement programmes, knowledge-sharing sessions, and exposure to NDB’s business operations. Through these initiatives, students will gain valuable real-world experience and practical insights that will equip them with the skills and competencies required to thrive in today’s dynamic business environment.

The partnership forms part of NDB’s broader capacity-building initiative aimed at collaborating with leading state and private universities across Sri Lanka. By fostering closer ties with academia, the Bank seeks to contribute to the development of highly skilled graduates while supporting universities in preparing students for successful professional careers. At the same time, these collaborations reinforce NDB’s position as an employer of choice, committed to investing in talent, innovation, and professional growth.

Commenting on the partnership, Lasantha Dasanayaka, Vice President – Human Resources at NDB Bank, stated, “At NDB, we believe the future of our industry lies in empowering the next generation with the right opportunities to learn, innovate, and grow. Our partnership with the University of Moratuwa is another important step in building meaningful connections between academia and industry, enabling students to gain practical experience while preparing them to become future leaders who will contribute to Sri Lanka’s economic progress.”

NDB remains committed to creating meaningful opportunities for young professionals by fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration. Through strategic partnerships with leading academic institutions, the Bank continues to invest in the development of future talent while supporting the growth of a resilient, knowledge-driven workforce that will shape the future of Sri Lanka’s financial services sector.

NDB Bank is the fourth-largest listed commercial bank in Sri Lanka. NDB was named Sri Lanka’s Best Digital Bank for SMEs at Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025. The Bank was also awarded awards Domestic Retail Bank of the Year – Sri Lanka and Islamic Banking Initiative of the Year – Sri Lanka at the Asian Banking & Finance Retail Banking Awards 2025. NDB is the parent company of the NDB Group, comprising capital market subsidiary companies, together forming a unique banking and capital market services group. The Bank is committed to empowering the nation and its people through meaningful financial and advisory services powered by digital banking solutions.