| Governor of Central Bank of Sri Lanka | |
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since 7 April 2022 | |
| Member of | Monetary Board of Central Bank of Sri Lanka |
| Residence | Bank House, Colombo |
| Appointer | President of Sri Lanka |
| Term length | 6 Years |
| Formation | 28 August 1950 |
| First holder | John Exter |
| Website | Governors of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka |
The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) functions as the chief executive of the Sri Lankan central bank. The post is the ex-officio chairperson of the Monetary Board of Central Bank of Sri Lanka. Since its establishment in 1950, the CBSL has been headed by sixteen governors. The governor has two deputies and several assistant governors. The inaugural officeholder was the American John Exter who served the Government of Sri Lanka in helping found the central bank. The position is currently held by Nandalal Weerasinghe who was appointed to the office on 8 April 2022 following the resignation of Ajith Nivard Cabraal.[1]
- ^ "Nandalal Weerasinghe appointed new CBSL Governor and Mahinda Siriwardana Finance Ministry Secretary - Business News | Daily Mirror". www.dailymirror.lk. Retrieved 8 April 2022.