SDB bank and Hayleys Mobility forge strategic partnership to advance sustainable mobility and private vehicle leasing

11-May-2026

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Tharanga De Silva - Chief Manager, Business Banking – SDB bank, Lahiru Ekanayake - Head of Leasing SDB bank, Chitral De Silva - Chief Business Officer- SDB bank, Manoj Akmeemana - Deputy Chief Executive Officer- SDB bank, Kapila Ariyaratne - Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer- SDB bank, Hasith Prematillake- Managing Director- Hayleys Mobility Limited, Roshani Dharmaratne - Executive Director - Hayleys Mobility Limited, Suraj Chularathne- Assistant General Manager- Hayleys Mobility Limited, Panduka Rathnayake - General Manager Finance - Hayleys Mobility Limited, Anjana Jayarathne - Asst. Manager Channel Development - Hayleys Mobility Limited

SDB bank has entered into a strategic partnership with Hayleys Mobility Limited through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, reinforcing the bank’s commitment to expanding access to structured mobility financing while advancing its broader sustainability banking agenda. The collaboration brings together two established institutions to support customers seeking leasing solutions for private vehicles, with a notable emphasis on electric vehicles as part of a more future-focused approach to transportation.

The MoU was signed recently at the Hayleys Mobility office in Union Place, in the presence of senior representatives from both organizations. Representing SDB bank Kapila Ariyaratne, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, Manoj Akmeemana, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Chitral De Silva, Chief Business Officer, Lahiru Ekanayake, Head of Leasing and Tharanga De Silva Chief Manager, Business Banking were participated. Hayleys Mobility Limited was represented by Managing Director Hasith Prematillake, Director Roshani Dharmaratne, Mr. Panduka Rathnayake - General Manager Finance, and Mr. Suraj Chularathne - Assistant General Manager.

The partnership is designed to expand access to private and sustainable leasing solutions across Sri Lanka, while also responding to growing interest in cleaner and more responsible mobility choices. By placing special focus on electric vehicle leasing, the initiative reflects SDB bank’s recognition of changing customer preferences and the importance of supporting more sustainable transport options through accessible financing.

In addition to supporting conventional private vehicle financing, the collaboration enables customers to benefit from a more integrated experience that brings together vehicle selection and financing under a single proposition. Through the combined reach of SDB bank and Hayleys Mobility, the partnership is expected to improve accessibility and convenience for customers across the country, including professionals, self-employed individuals, business owners and other private vehicle buyers looking for reliable, structured leasing solutions.

This collaboration also reflects SDB bank’s continued focus on offering practical financial solutions that are aligned with emerging market trends and long-term national priorities. As sustainable mobility becomes an increasingly important consideration for individuals and businesses alike, the bank’s support for EV adoption through tailored leasing solutions marks a meaningful step in linking financial services with more environmentally responsible choices.

Commenting on the partnership, Kapila Ariyaratne, Executive Director / Chief Executive Officer of SDB bank, said, “This partnership with Hayleys Mobility marks an important step in broadening access to vehicle financing solutions that are both practical and forward-looking. As customer expectations continue to evolve—particularly with the rising interest in electric mobility, we see this collaboration as an opportunity to strengthen access to structured leasing while also supporting a more sustainable future. Through this partnership, we aim to deliver greater value, convenience, and confidence to customers across Sri Lanka..”

Hasith Prematillake, Managing Director, Hayleys Fentons Limited, added, “We are excited to join forces with SDB bank to offer Sri Lankans a more sustainable and accessible approach to mobility. This partnership reflects our shared vision of enhancing the future of transportation in Sri Lanka by promoting new energy vehicles while also ensuring that consumers have seamless access to financing solutions. We look forward to shaping the future of mobility in Sri Lanka by providing customers with innovative, eco-friendly options and a robust financial framework.

Through this latest partnership, SDB bank continues to strengthen its position as a financial institution committed not only to accessible and customer - centric banking solutions, but also to supporting progress in areas such as sustainable mobility, responsible financing and long-term economic resilience.

About SDB bank:

A future-ready bank, dedicated to offering customer-centric and comprehensive support tailored to each individual's needs, SDB bank is a licensed specialized bank regulated by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, with a listing on the Main Board of the Colombo Stock Exchange and a Fitch Rating of BB +(lka). Through the network of 94 branches island-wide, the bank provides a comprehensive range of financial services to its Retail, SME, Co-operative, and Business Banking clients across the country. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles are deeply ingrained in SDB bank's ethos, with a steadfast focus on uplifting local communities and businesses through sustainable practices. The bank is particularly committed to promoting women's empowerment, sustainable development of SMEs, and digital inclusion, aiming to propel Sri Lanka to new heights.