Union Bank of Colombo PLC announced that Mr. Mohamed Hisham Sabry Ghouse, Non-Executive, Independent Director of the Bank, who is also the current Deputy Chairman, will retire from the Board of the Bank with effect from 29 August 2021 upon completion of nine years of service as a director. Pursuant to the retirement of Mr. Ghouse as aforesaid, Mr. Trevine Sylvester Anthony Fernandopulle, Non-Executive, Independent Director will be appointed as the Deputy Chairman of the Bank with effect from 30 August 2021. Mr. Ahamed Sabry Ibrahim will be appointed as a Non-Executive, Independent Director of the Bank with effect from 15 August 2021.