
Renowned Sri Lankan Banker Rienzie T. Wijetilleke Passes away

Mr. Wijetilleke served as Managing Director and later Chairman of Hatton National Bank PLC. He also held the prestigious roles of Chairman of both the Sri Lanka Banks Association and the Chartered Institute of Bankers.
Throughout his career, he was widely praised for his leadership, dedication to modernising rural banking, and support for professional development within the financial sector.
Tributes have begun pouring in, with industry peers highlighting his visionary contributions. Ramesh Schaffter described him as “an extraordinary leader, visionary banker, and one of Sri Lanka’s most revered financial icons,” whose integrity and mentorship shaped generations of professionals.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by the family in due course.