Mr. Nishantha Fonseka counts 20 years of experience in Recoveries. Having started his career at Bartleet Finance PLC as a Recovery Executive in 2005, he has held key positions at Orient Finance PLC during his career. He joined LOLC in 2015, as a Manager Recoveries and was promoted as Senior Manager Recoveries subsequently. He has overseen the entire Recovery and Pre-Legal Recovery operations of LOLC Micro Leasing.
Mr. Suneth Kumara counts over 19 years of experience in the financial sector with expertise in Branch Operation, Gold Loan Sales & Operations and Marketing. He commenced his career at ETI Finance Limited and also held different key positions in Gold Loan and Branch Operations at Swarnamahal Financial Services PLC. He Holds a Diploma in Credit Management from the Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka (IBSL) and a Diploma in Marketing from the University of Kelaniya Also reading higher diploma in marketing at Kelaniya university.
Mrs. Nelka Welianga counts over 32 years of experience as a Corporate Lawyer and has established a distinguished career specializing in banking and finance companies. She has held pivotal roles as Head of Legal for 13 years across three leading finance companies and served as a bank lawyer for 14 years at two prominent commercial banks. She was the Head of Legal in Siyapatha Finance PLC, Fintrex Finance Ltd and Softlogic Finance PLC and has worked in Legal Department of Seylan Bank and Amana Bank having become a high-quality legal practitioner in Banking.
Mrs. Welianga’s expertise is in Banking and Finance Litigation and Debt Recovery. Drafting Legal Documents, Contracts, Agreements, and functioning as Company Secretary . She took Oaths as an Attorney-at-Law in 1993, and holds Diploma in International Relations, Diploma in Arbitration (ICLP). She is an Executive Member of Association of Corporate Lawyers of BASL and she has held the Chairperson position of Legal Circle of Finance House Association (FHA) in 2013-2014
Mr. Dishan Andrew joined PMF in Finance PLC in January 2023 as the Senior Manager and is responsible for deposit mobilization. He has more than 20 years of experience in the finance industry, specifically in Liability Marketing, Sales and Strategic Planning. Prior to joining PMF, Mr. Andrew served as Head of Fixed Deposits at HNB Finance PLC
Mr. Nuwan De Silva brings over 16 years of comprehensive banking and finance experience to his role as Chief Manager – Credit at PMF Finance PLC. Since joining the company in March 2022, he has contributed towards various key developments in credit operations and risk management, progressing from Senior Manager to his current position in August 2024. In his current capacity, Mr. De Silva leads the Credit Operations Team with a focus on credit policy formulation, product development, and system implementation initiatives ensuring seamless delivery of credit approvals in accordance with established service level agreements across all business channels.
His extensive educational background includes an MBA from Cardiff Metropolitan University (UK), and a BSc (Hons) in International Banking & Finance from the University of Northampton (UK) with a second-class upper division award. He is reading for his Master of Science in Business Economics at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Professional Marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing (UK), A Diploma in Credit Management from Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka and a Certificate in Banking & Finance from the Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka.
Prior to joining PMF Finance PLC, Mr. De Silva held progressively senior positions at leading financial institutions including National Development Bank PLC, LOLC Finance PLC, and Hatton National Bank PLC. His diverse experience spans retail Banking, Business Banking,
Mewantha Zoysa is a seasoned marketing professional with over 13 years of experience in brand development, corporate communications, and digital marketing. Since joining PMF Finance PLC in 2021, he has been instrumental in elevating the company’s brand presence through strategic ATL and BTL campaigns and the successful rebranding initiative as PMF Finance PLC.
Prior to PMF Finance, Mewantha held key roles at Orient Finance PLC, Bartleet Finance PLC and Multi Finance PLC, where he led impactful marketing campaigns, managed cross-functional teams, and drove corporate sustainability initiatives. He is well-versed in marketing strategy, media planning, event management, and creative content development.
Mewantha holds an MBA from Cardiff Metropolitan University (UK) and professional qualifications in Java Technology and Digital Literacy. His forward-thinking mindset and results-driven approach continue to play a pivotal role in strengthening PMF Finance’s brand identity and stakeholder engagement.
Mr. Ranga Withanage brings over 25 years of IT experience in core banking solution development and implementation within the banking and finance sector. As the Chief Manager – Application Support at PMF Finance PLC, , he has played an active role in optimizing software systems that enhance operational efficiency and align with strategic business goals. Since joining the company in December 2023, he has contributed to several key system implementations, including the Core Banking System, Margin Trading Systems, Recovery and Call Center Systems, system integrations with third-party software, and solutions to meet regulatory requirements set by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).
His extensive educational background includes a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Staffordshire University (UK). His professional qualifications include membership in the British Computer Society (UK). He also holds a Diploma in Computer Systems Design from the National Institute of Business Management (NIBM).
Prior to joining PMF Finance PLC, Mr. Withanage held key positions such as Project Leader and Project Manager at OpenArc Systems Management (Pvt) Ltd. He has also served in senior roles at several leading financial institutions, including Assetline Finance Ltd, Sri Lanka Savings Bank, Richard Pieris Finance Ltd, and Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC.
Mr. E.W.N. Pushp Kumara brings over 27 years of experience as a specialist in Finance, Procurement, and Administration. He possesses extensive expertise in managing administrative operations, procurement processes, asset management, branch setups, and facility maintenance in both Sri Lanka and overseas.
He served as Head of Building Administration and Procurement at Assetline Finance Limited for 7 years, playing a pivotal role in overseeing key operational areas. In addition, he has held various positions in the Finance and Accounting sector across multiple organizations for 18 years, including Manager – Accounting & Finance at Assetline Finance Limited for 5 years and 7 years at Assetline Securities (Pvt) Ltd.
Mr. Pushp Kumara is a member of the Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka.
Ms Manuja is a highly experienced operations professional with over 17 years of dedicated experience in the financial services sector. She currently serves as Senior Manager, Operations at PMF Finance PLC, a role she has held since 2020, progressing from Manager Operations.
Prior to joining PMF Finance PLC, Ms Manuja spent a decade at Orient Finance PLC (2010-2020), where she steadily advanced through roles including Executive Operations, Senior Executive Operations, and Assistant Manager Operations, gaining comprehensive expertise in operational intricacies. She began her career at Siyapatha Finance PLC (formerly Sampath Leasing and Factoring Ltd), serving as an Investment Assistant from May 2008 to May 2009.
Ms Manuja holds a Bachelor of Business Management (Marketing Special) degree from the University of Kelaniya, graduating with Second Class Lower Division honors. Her robust background in marketing, combined with extensive operational leadership, uniquely positions her to drive efficiency and strategic growth within the organization.
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Mr. Kumuditha Aparakka counts over 14 years of experience in the fields of treasury management, corporate finance, capital markets and auditing in NBFI Sector. He is responsible for overseeing the company’s overall liquidity management, funding strategies, asset-liability management, and market risk mitigation, ensuring financial stability and optimal utilization of resources to support the company’s strategic objectives.
Prior to joining PMF, he served as Senior Manager – Treasury at Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC. His career journey started in 2012 at LB Finance PLC., where he developed expertise in liquidity management, bank relationships, structured finance, debt capital raising, foreign exchange risk management, and investment portfolio optimization.
Mr. Aparakka holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (special) from University of Kelaniya and a Masters in Business Administration from the Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM), University of Sri Jayewardenepura. He also holds a Diploma in Treasury and Risk Management from the Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka (IBSL), a Diploma in International Relations from BCIS, a Member of the Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka (MAAT) and a Certificate in Accounting and Business from the Institute of the Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (ICASL)
Suresh Dayarathna is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of extensive experience in Sri Lanka’s Non-Banking Financial Services sector. Currently, he serves as the Senior Manager – Regional Business Development at PMF Finance, where he is responsible for leading business development across multiple regions, driving portfolio growth, and overseeing branch performance.
His career includes significant roles at Assetline Finance Ltd, where he held positions such as Assistant Manager – Business Development, Senior Executive – Regional Operations, Branch In-Charge Executive, and Marketing Executive. In these roles, he initiated market expansion strategies, managed sales targets, coordinated daily operations, and executed marketing campaigns.
Suresh holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (2022) and a B.Sc. in Marketing Management (Special) from Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (2009). He also possesses professional qualifications including a Certificate in Developing Managers for the Future from PIMA (2015) and a Professional Certificate in Marketing from SLIM (2008). His core skills include strategic business development, team leadership, marketing & sales strategy, and regional operations management.