HNB opens landmark 250th Customer Centre in Walasmulla

Hatton National Bank opened the landmark 250th customer centre in the town of Walasmulla in the Southern Province in Sri Lanka. This is the 25th Customer Centre that HNB opened in the South demonstrating its commitment to the people in the South and aligning itself with the development efforts taking place in the South.

The Chief Guest for the opening was Dr Ranee Jayamaha, Chairperson, Hatton National Bank.

Dr Jayamaha said that the 250th HNB Customer Centre in Walasmulla in the Southern Province is yet another milestone in inspiring the people through our financial solutions and a true testament to the overall vision of the bank. She said that Southern Province boasts potential and is in a transitional period through its vast projects and development initiatives and is on the verge of becoming a major contributor to shape the national economy in the coming years.

Dr Jayamaha said by opening this customer centre in Walasmulla will give the unique opportunity to the emerging business community in the Matara and Hambantota districts to grow with HNB in the backdrop of vast development envisaged in the South.

Speaking on the occasion Jonathan Alles, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Hatton National Bank said that HNB is the first private commercial bank in Walasmulla which is a strong agri and cultivation bent area focusing on cinnamon and coconut cultivation.

He said that HNB's aggressive branch expansion strategy in the last three years saw more than 60 new customer centres being opened across the country.

He added the bank's investment in IT infrastructure will make it possible for people in Walasmulla to experience a comprehensive range of products and services including the latest Mobile Banking solution of HNB.