Corporate Management Tamil 2

Prof. Ajith Medis

Chief Executive Officer

Prof. Ajith Medis carries a wealth of industry experience and has worked in the industry for over ten years as a full-time employee, ranging from multinationals to locals and as an Academic/Consultant/Director for over twenty years in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Maldives, and India. Currently, he is a Professor in Strategy at the Department of Marketing Management of the University of Kelaniya and on sabbatical leave.

Regarded as a turnaround specialist among the circle, he graduated with first-class honors from the University of Kelaniya, and today he holds an MBA from the Postgraduate Institute of Management, University of Sri Jayewardenepura and a Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing, United Kingdom and served in the Board of CIM Sri Lanka for a period of 06 years. He is also a Certified Management Accountant and a member of CMA Australia. He holds a Ph.D. from Management and Science University, Malaysia. Further, he has served as a Board Consultant/ Consultant/Coach to many organizations, including Lanka IOC, Alliance Finance PLC, Pristine Solutions- an SAP Specialist, Nippon Paints Lanka, Prime Lands Group, People’s Leasing PLC, Pizza Hut Sri Lanka, Marina Group, David Pieris Group, Orient Finance, Siyapatha Finance, Harris & Menuk: India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, and Edinborough to name a few. He was appointed as the “Overseas Consultant” to the prestigious ISB-Hyderabad (Indian School of Business) for four years.

Prof. Ajith Medis

Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Athula Bandaranayake

DGM Strategy and Planning

Mr. Athula Bandaranayake, the Deputy General Manager of Strategy and Planning, has over 21 years of extensive experience in the critical domains of Finance, Strategic Planning, and Management Information Systems (MIS). His distinguished career began at Sun Match Company Ltd., and he has since held pivotal roles at reputable organizations including Earls Court Group of Companies, Asset line Finance Ltd., and Orient Finance PLC.

Academically, Mr. Bandaranayake is highly accomplished. He holds an MBA with a specialization in Finance from the University of Southern Queensland, Australia. Further enhancing his financial acumen, he has earned a Postgraduate Diploma in Business and Finance and an Executive Diploma in Business and Accounting, both from CA Sri Lanka. His expertise in credit management is underscored by a Diploma in Credit Management from IBSL. Additionally, he has completed a Certificate Course in Leasing and Hire Purchase (IBSL) and holds a Certificate Level of Chartered Tax Advisor from CA Sri Lanka. Professionally, he is a Member of the Institute of Certified Management Accountants (CMA Australia & New Zealand), reflecting his commitment to management accounting excellence. His comprehensive background positions him as a key asset in steering the strategic direction and planning initiatives of the organization.

Mr. Sahan Rodrigo

AGM– Special Recoveries

Mr. Sahan Rodrigo has more than 20 years of comprehensive experience in the financial services sector, with a strong focus on credit recovery, legal operations, and compliance oversight. He began his career at Seylan Merchant Leasing Ltd. as a Banking Assistant and subsequently advanced through a series of roles with increasing responsibility at leading financial institutions, including Central Finance PLC. He has spent over 12 years at Softlogic Finance PLC, where he has held several key positions, contributing to strategic operational enhancements and regulatory compliance initiatives.

Throughout his career, Mr. Rodrigo has demonstrated expertise in managing large-scale recovery portfolios, streamlining legal processes, and ensuring adherence to regulatory frameworks and risk mitigation standards. His leadership has been instrumental in driving operational efficiencies, strengthening internal controls, and aligning legal and recovery strategies with institutional goals.

Mr. Rodrigo holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Cardiff Metropolitan University – UK, and an LLB (Hons) degree from Buckinghamshire New University – UK. He also possesses a Diploma in Credit Management, an NCC International Diploma from the University of Cambridge, and is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Credit Management. Currently, he is reading for his Attorney-at-Law qualification at Sri Lanka Law College, further reinforcing his commitment to legal and regulatory excellence.

Mr. Nishantha De Silva

AGM – Head of Credit & Credit Operations

Mr. Nishantha De Silva joined PMF Finance PLC in 2024 as AGM – Head of Credit & Credit Operations. With 35 years of experience in the non-banking financial sector, he brings a diverse range of expertise spanning sales, marketing, credit, operations, recoveries, risk management, and staff training. Known for his exceptional operational management skills, Mr. De Silva has earned numerous awards for excellence in administration and controls, while building strong, lasting relationships with key stakeholders across the industry.

Before joining PMF Finance, Mr. De Silva held various leadership roles at Singer Finance (Lanka) PLC, including Branch Manager, Regional Manager, Senior Regional Manager, and ultimately Senior National Manager – Risk (Credit and Operations), where he served for 16 and a half years. Earlier in his career, he held managerial positions at The Finance Company, Peoples Merchant Bank, Central Finance Company, and Edirisinghe Trust Investments.

Mr. De Silva holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with Merit from Cardiff Metropolitan University (UK). He is currently pursuing a specialized qualification in “Risk in Financial Services” from the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments (CISI – UK). In 2021, he was honored with a Merit Award as a Certified Trainer by the Sri Lanka Institute of Training and Development.

Mr. Amila Bandara

Head of Finance

Mr. AMILA BANDARA has over 17 years of experience in the fields of Auditing and Finance. He commenced his career at Ernst & Young as an Audit Trainee and worked for 3 years and left the organization as Senior Accountant. He started his career in Non-Bank Financial Institutions by Joining to AMW Capital Leasing and Finance PLC as Assistant Accountant. He Completed 13 years’ service and left the organization as the Senior Finance Manager. Prior joining PMF Finance PLC he worked as Head of Finance of CBC Finance Ltd.

Mr. AMILA BANDARA is an Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) and graduate from University of Sri Jayewardenepura in B.Sc. (Accounting) Sp. He also is an Associate member of Chartered Institute of Professional Managers.

Mr. Nilantha Perera

AGM Head of Human Resources

Mr. Nilantha Perera brings with him over 30 years of experience in Human Resource Management. Prior to his appointment at PMF, he served as the Head of HR at Orient Finance PLC, Ceylinco General Insurance PLC and as a HR Consultant to Lakderana Investment. He has extensive experience and exposure in company mergers and acquisitions, setting up of formal Human Resources divisions and building in-house HRIS systems in his former roles. Mr. Perera holds a master’s degree in business administration from the Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, a master’s degree in business studies from the University of Colombo and a B.Sc. Degree in Human Resource Management from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. He is a Chartered Fellow Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM). He is also a visiting lecturer at the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) and serves as an Independent Director to the Board of JFS Holdings.

Mr. Sujan Cooray

Deputy General Manager – Head of Channels and Operations

Mr. Sujan Cooray joined PMF Finance, PLC in 2024 as DGM-Head of Channels & Operations. He counts over 25 years of experience in the banking and non-banking financial sector with a rounded exposure in sales, marketing, credit, operations, and recoveries. His people’s management and operational management skills are valued by many, as he was able to build strong relationships with all stakeholders in the industry.

Prior to joining PMF, Mr. Cooray has headed teams as the Assistant General Manager of Alliance Finance Company PLC. Promoting the corporate image, implementing strategic marketing plans, and preparing corporate budgets are a few of Mr. Sujan’s contribution towards the company. He has also excelled in setting up KPIs and driving his teams to make the numbers materialize. Over and above, Mr. Cooray has headed the sustainable finance business unit of Alliance Finance Company PLC that plays an important role in redefining business as usual. He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Mahathma Gandhi University of India and has completed CIM Stage I (Chartered Institute of Marketing).

Mr. Bandara Chandrasekara

AGM Head of Branch Operations

Mr. Bandara Chandrasekara has 23 years of experience in sales, marketing, business development, recovery, planning, execution and branch operations. His career journey started in 2003 at Assetline Finance Ltd., and he has held key positions throughout his service period. His local and overseas training experiences offer him the ability to build a strong team-based culture, formulating multichannel marketing initiatives to support business growth. He holds an MBA from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David – UK. He also has done a Certificate in Leadership Development Programmer at the National University of Singapore and a Certificate in Developing Managers for the Future at the Postgraduate Institute of Management Alumni.

Mr. Buddhika Kodithuwakku

AGM-Head of Risk

Buddhika Kodithuwakku is a seasoned Chartered Accountant with over a decade of experience in the financial services sector, specializing in finance management and risk management. He has served in key leadership positions, including Chief Risk Officer and Chief Financial Officer, across several leading financial institutions like Alliance finance, Commercial Credit and Nation Lanka

Buddhika holds an MBA from the Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM), a BSc in Accounting (Special) from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (FCA), and an ACCA (UK) member. His extensive knowledge, experience, and strategic insight have been instrumental in strengthening the company’s risk management function and ensuring stability amid the current volatile market environment.

Ms. Dinesha Perera

Head of Compliance

Ms Dinesha Priyadarshi Perera is a seasoned Chief Manager with 19 years of extensive experience in Compliance and Deposit Operations within the Non-Banking Financial Institutions sector. She is currently serving as the Head of Compliance at PMF Finance, having previously held the role of Compliance Officer at Softlogic Finance PLC. In her compliance roles, she is responsible for developing and implementing compliance policies, preparing regulatory reports, and ensuring timely submissions to regulatory bodies like CBSL-NBFI and FIU, along with AML/CFT compliance. Dinesha holds a B.Sc. in Science from the University of Kelaniya and a Post Graduate Executive Diploma in Bank Management from the Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka.

Ms. Ivon Brohier

Chief Operating Officer

Ivon brings over 19 years of distinguished leadership in the financial services sector, with deep expertise in corporate finance, strategic planning, and business development. Her career reflects a consistent record of delivering growth, profitability, and operational excellence grounded in effective governance and sound financial strategy.

She began her professional journey at KPMG Ford Rhodes Thornton & Co., where her most recent role was that of Tax Analyst. She subsequently joined AMW Capital Leasing & Finance PLC as Senior Finance Manager, a role she held for eleven years. Following this, Ivon advanced to Nations Trust Bank PLC, serving as Senior Manager of Financial Reporting and Control. Her career trajectory continued at Abans Finance PLC, where she held the position of Chief Financial Officer for over two years before being appointed Acting Chief Executive Officer. Most recently, she served at Softlogic Finance PLC, initially as Chief Financial Officer, then progressing to Acting Chief Executive Officer, and ultimately appointed Chief Executive Officer. In addition to these executive responsibilities, she has served as Chairperson and Independent Non- Executive Director of MBSL Insurance Limited.

Ivon is a Fellow of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka and the Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Management from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura and an MBA from the University of Colombo.

Mr. Thariq Ameer

Chief Information Security Officer

Thariq Ameer heads the Information Security and Governance division at PMF Finance PLC, bringing over a decade of expertise in IT security, governance, and infrastructure management. His career spans several prominent organizations, including LAUGFS Holdings Limited, Richard Pieris Finance Ltd, and Sri Lanka Telecom, where he developed deep proficiency in cybersecurity and regulatory compliance.

Thariq holds an Executive Master of Science (EMSc) in Information Security and is certified by ISC² in Cybersecurity, underscoring his commitment to global standards in data protection and risk management. He has also completed advanced professional development programs in cybersecurity strategy and governance, equipping him to lead PMF’s digital security initiatives with foresight and precision.

At PMF Finance PLC, Thariq plays a pivotal role in designing and implementing robust information security frameworks that ensure operational resilience against evolving cyber threats. His strategic leadership has significantly strengthened PMF’s compliance posture and enhanced customer trust in the company’s digital platforms.

Known for his proactive approach, meticulous attention to detail, and dedication to continuous improvement, Thariq’s contributions are instrumental in supporting PMF’s broader mission to deliver secure, innovative financial services across Sri Lanka.