Ajith Nivard Cabraal has received the letter of appointment from the President.

Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has appointed Ajith Nivard Cabraal as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka with effect from September 15, 2021. Ajith Nivard Cabraal will assume duties as the new Governor of the Central Bank on the September 15th.
Cabraal is a Chartered Accountant by profession. Prior to this appointment, Cabraal also served as a Ministry Secretary as well as he was also served as the Governor of the Central Bank for nearly 09 years.