About

Dr. Jude Arjuna Devabandu, Ph.D. in Business (UK) MBA (US) FOTHM (UK), ACMI (UK), ACICM (UK), AICM (SL), ACIM (UK) FIAB (UK), is a highly accomplished business leader, finance professional, and international banking expert with over two decades of global experience across the Middle East, Europe, and South Asia.

He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business from Kingston University, London, specializing in Finance, Banking, and Insurance. His doctoral research, “Analyzing the Contribution of Organizational Finance to Managing Sustainable Development Challenges,” reflects his commitment to advancing sustainable financial and business practices. His strong academic foundation is complemented by a Master of Business Administration from the University of Atlanta (US), a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration (US) from the American Institute of Business Management, a Certificate in Finance of International Trade from the University of Malta, and a Diploma in Accounting and Finance from the International Association of Book-Keepers (UK), along with specialized training in Credit Management in Sri Lanka.

Dr. Devabandu’s distinguished career spans leadership roles in prominent financial institutions in Dubai, the wider United Arab Emirates, Malta, and Sri Lanka. He has served as Senior Branch Manager at Nations Trust Bank, Bank Manager at Pan Asia Bank, Senior Relationship Manager at RAK Bank, and Senior Business Development Manager at MENAFACTORS Ltd (FIM Bank EU Branch, Dubai International Financial Center). His work has focused on growing financial portfolios, managing credit risk, developing new market strategies, and driving sustainable business development across diverse and multicultural environments.

Earlier, he built strong expertise in relationship management, corporate credit, and financial risk analysis through roles at MAF ORIX Finance and Mashreq Bank. His work across different regions has given him a deep understanding of international financial markets, cross-border trade finance, and global risk management practices.

Dr. Devabandu’s strong business background is further endorsed by his memberships and fellowships with prestigious professional bodies, including the OTHM (UK), the Chartered Management Institute (UK), the Institute of Credit Management (UK and Sri Lanka), and the Chartered Institute of Marketing (UK), & Fellow Member of Institute of Book Keepers (UK).

With a strong business acumen, proven leadership in international markets, and a passion for finance-driven sustainable growth, Dr. Jude Arjuna Devabandu continues to be a trusted and influential figure in the global finance and banking sectors.