Since 1987, the Commercial Insurance Brokers (Pvt) Ltd has been serving policyholders – protecting businesses, loved ones, valuable assets and mitigating losses.
Mr. Prasad Dodangoda brings over 30 years of exemplary experience in the insurance industry to his role as Managing Director of Commercial Insurance Brokers (Pvt) Ltd. , which he assumed in December 2024. His remarkable career includes leadership roles at renowned global insurers such as AIA Insurance and Allianz Insurance, where he consistently drove business growth and operational excellence. An accomplished professional, Mr. Dodangoda holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Northampton and is a Fellow of Chartered Professional Managers (FCPM). He is also a member of the Chartered Insurance Institute (Cert CII). His advanced training includes programs at prestigious institutions such as INSEAD, France, and the National University of Singapore. His expertise spans insurance distribution management, strategic planning, and fostering robust business relationships.
Highly engaged in the insurance sector and fortified by his extensive experience, Mr. Dodangoda is committed to steering CIBL toward innovation and success. His visionary leadership and deep industry knowledge position him as a pivotal figure in driving the organization to greater heights.
Mr Isuru Thilakawardena is presently heading the Human Resource Management function in Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC as the Group Chief HR Officer. He is a Director of Commercial Development Company PLC and Commercial Insurance Brokers (Pvt) Ltd. Subsidiaries of Commercial Bank. Prior to joining the Bank He has held leadership positions in several leading organizations in Sri Lanka ranging from Manufacturing, Insurance as well as in the Colombo Stock Exchange . He is the past President of Association of HR Professionals. He holds an MBA from the University of Sri Jayawardenapura and a Degree in Law (LL.B) from the University of Colombo. Recently he was recognised as one of the “50 Most Talented Global HR Leaders in the Asia” by the World HRD Congress at its sessions in Mumbai.
Mr. Dilakshan Hettiarachchi – Appointed as Director of Commercial Insurance Brokers (Pvt) Ltd., in October 2019, presently serves Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC., as Deputy General Manager Personal Banking, shouldering the overall responsibility of managing entire branch network.The overall management of SME Banking (Small Medium sized Enterprise) business and the business operations of Bancassurance is yet another of the many tasks Mr. Hettiarchchi has been assigned with by Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC.The years of experience in the Banking Sector has crowned him with knowledge in all areas of Finance Management uplifting him to take the high seat of Director of CBC Myanmar Microfinance Co. Ltd., a fully owned subsidiary of Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC., managing the Overseas Operations and expanding its business growth
Mr. Prasanna Indrajith – was appointed as a Director of Commercial Insurance Brokers (Pvt) Ltd., on September 07th, 2020. He presently serves as the Assistant General Manager – Finance at Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC., and has over 27 years post qualification experience in Finance related fields including 25 years working experience in the Bank.
He is a fellow of the CA Sri Lanka, ACCA (UK), CMA (Sri Lanka) and an associate of the IBSL. He also holds second class upper division degree in BSc Business Administration (Special) from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura and holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Business and Financial Administration from the CA Sri Lanka.
He also serves as the Company Secretary of Commercial Development Company PLC, which is a subsidiary of Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC.
Mr. Kapila Liyanage is a senior banker with over 23 years of extensive and diversified experience in the banking industry, with a proven track record of leadership in both domestic and international operations.For 18 years, he successfully served as a Branch Manager across multiple regions in Sri Lanka, developing a solid foundation in retail banking and building strong customer relationships. He later advanced to serve as Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Commercial Bank of Ceylon’s Bangladesh operations for five years, where he gained valuable international exposure and strategic leadership experience. In 2024, Mr. Liyanage was appointed Assistant General Manager – Personal Banking at Commercial Bank of Ceylon, Sri Lanka Operations, where he oversees the bank’s entire retail products portfolio, including Bancassurance operations. Further underscoring his expertise and leadership, he was appointed to the Board of Commercial Insurance Brokers (Pvt) Ltd on 2nd September 2025. Mr. Liyanage holds a Bachelor of Science in Management (Special) Degree. He is an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, UK (ACMA) and a Certified Public Accountant, Australia (CPA). Additionally, he is a Life Member of the Association of Professional Bankers and holds a Diploma in Programming and Systems Analysis from the National Institute of Business Management (NIBM).
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