I'M Nanda Fernando

"It has been a long-felt need to revitalize and revamp the scout training programmes and procedures in Sri Lanka and we are glad to be able to obtain the service of Mr Nanda Fernando as the National Training Commissioner (NTC) at NHQ. He is a well-established, transformative corporate leader known for his exceptional skills for performance enhancement in the corporate sector. Further, with his background and experience as a President’s Scout, a Troop Scout Leader, an Assistant District Commissioner-Training, a District Commissioner Colombo District and Leader Trainer, I am confident that Mr. Fernando will impart his very best for the progression of scouting in Sri Lanka. He will surely infuse enthusiasm in his Core Team to work with determination and diligence to ensure the proliferation of high-quality training into the periphery at the provincial and district levels, which will certainly enhance the overall quality of scouting in Sri Lanka. I wish him all the very best in his new endeavour, and I pledge to extend any assistance needed for implementing the Training Plan 2020 – 2021."

"Nanda is an authentic leader who has devoted a strong commitment of results. His exceptional analytical and decision making skills have served as winning attributes in achieving Challenging targets in a contemporary business environment where speed and Accuracy of decision making decides success."

"MNR (Nanda Fernando) was a diligent student of S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia who completed his education on a high note. His commitment, dedication, honesty and sincere work at his work place elevated him to the position of Chief Executive Officer of Sampath Bank. During his career he was very social oriented, took to Scouting from his childhood and became a President's Scout, Scout Leader of S. Thomas’ College Mount Lavinia, Asst District Commissioner - Training and now the National Training Commissioner of Sri Lanka. I am confident that he will exceed expectations and be of a remarkable service to the society."

"Mr. Nanda Fernando is an amazing leader who proved his skills in visioning, strategizing and execution with recorded revenue of Rs 118.9 Bil for Sampath Bank in the year 2019 despite the business environment in Sri Lanka was not desirable enough. I am inspired by his energy, persistence, people skills, adoptability, creativity and detailed orientation with whatever the mission he leads."

"Mr. Fernando is a role model corporate leader who possesses exceptional skills in transforming ordinary organizations into high-performing business entities. His relentless commitment to achieve assigned goals coupled with value-driven management approach, enable him to establish a result-oriented work culture where all stakeholders of the company are aligned to realize a single vision."