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Board of Directors

Chairperson

Mrs. Tamara Dhramakirti Herath

Mrs. G. S. Tamara Dharmakirti-Herath was appointed to the AFC Board of Directors as the Chairperson on 22nd October 2020.

Mrs. G. S. Tamara Dharmakirti-Herath was appointed to the AFC Board of Directors as the Chairperson on 22nd October 2020. She holds over 39 years of experience in the financial services sector, has made significant contributions to the industry and was involved in the setting up of two Non-Banking Financial Institutions (NBFI) in the country. In her long professional career, she has been in senior management positions in a few of the premier NBFI’s and as a consultant providing technical skill and knowledge to NBFI’s and banks engaged in Leasing and Factoring. She has vast knowledge and experience in the multiple aspects of the finance industry. She has facilitated knowledge and skill development to young leasing professionals in Sri Lanka (pro-bono) and advocates best practices and gender equality in the management of the NBFI sector.

Additionally, having represented the country in two team sports she went on to be involved in sports administration at national and international levels. She has served as a director of an international sports federation, president of a regional and national sports federation, as a member of the National Sports Council and National Selection Committee for Olympics, Chairperson of the Women and Sports Committee NOC Sri Lanka, and held other positions of reputability.

Executive Director Recoveries

Mr. Michael Benedict

Mr. Michael Benedict who has served the company since 2001, has been appointed as the Executive Director- Recoveries with effect from 1st September 2023.

Mr. Michael Benedict who has served the company since 2001, has been appointed as the Executive Director- Recoveries with effect from 1st September 2023.
During his career at AFC he has held the key positions of AGM Credit Metropolitan, Chief Risk Officer and Chief Recovery & Collection Officer. He holds a Masters of Business Administration from the Cardiff Metropolitan University (UK), and is a Certified Management Accountant (Australia) and a Certified Member of the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing. He is also a Director of Alfinco Insurance Brokers which a subsidiary of the Alliance Group.

Independent Non-Executive Director

Mr.D.L.I Hettiarachchi

Mr.D.L.I Hettiarachchi was appointed to the AFC Board of Directors on 22nd October 2020 as an Independent Non-Executive Director.

Mr.D.L.I Hettiarachchi was appointed to the AFC Board of Directors on 22nd October 2020 as an Independent Non-Executive Director. He has over 25 years experience in management and administration. Since 2002 onwards he owns and manages a private civil law practice and has over 30 years experience in commercial and civil litigation in original/appellate courts and arbitrations in a range of matters. He possesses in-depth and wide experience in transactional legal services and consultancy, including a wide scope of matters covered in commercial/corporate law practice. He is an Attorney at Law of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka and holds a Master of Law degree from McGill University in Montreal, Canada and Doctor of Civil Laws degree from McGill University in Montreal, Canada.

Deputy Chairman / Managing Director

Mr. R.K.E.P. De Silva

Mr. Romani De Silva was appointed to the Board on 9th March 1990 and currently holds the position of Deputy Chairman and Managing Director of Alliance Finance Company PLC.

Mr. Romani De Silva was appointed to the Board on 9th March 1990 and currently holds the position of Deputy Chairman and Managing Director of Alliance Finance Company PLC. He holds Directorates in many other companies and counts over 30 years of experience in the finance industry. He is a Life member of the Sri Lanka Institute of Directors, a member of the Chamber of Young Lankan Entrepreneurs, and currently represents AFC as a Council Member of The Finance Houses Association of Sri Lanka (FHASL); the representative body of the Non- Bank Financial Sector of Sri Lanka. He also serves as the Hon. Treasurer of the Sri Lanka Institute of Credit Management (SLICM) and as a member of the FHASL sub-committee on Sustainability related matters.
He has also represented the FHASL on the Steering Committee initiated by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka to develop a Sustainable Finance Road Map for Sri Lanka. He also represented the NBFC industry as a working committee member of the National Financial Inclusion Strategy Project recently concluded by the IFC/World Bank Group and the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.

In 2018 he was also selected to serve on the SSCI Council – a global council initiated by the European Organization for Sustainable Development (EOSD) in Karlsruhe Germany, mandated to develop the world’s first measurable, certifiable and holistic sustainability standard for value-driven financial institutions. This novel initiative known as the Sustainability Standard Certification Initiative or SSCI was launched in 2018 and is supported by the Association of Development Finance Institutions of Asia and the Pacific(ADFIAP) , the African Association of Development Financing Institutions (AADFI) and the Association of National Development Finance Institutions in Member Countries of the Islamic Development Bank (ADFIMI).

He also sits as a member of the Global Council for the Financing 4.0 program – an initiative by the EOSD which is mandated to drive finance as a force for good.

Through a philanthropic foundation supported by Alliance Finance Company PLC, Mr. De Silva is also a pioneering corporate investor in the pioneering “Ath Pavura” reality TV Programme in Sri Lanka which aims to create awareness for Social Enterprise in Sri Lanka and develop an impact investing culture in the country. Through this program, the foundation was able to invest in five social enterprises many of which are now nurtured and supported by AFC.
In 2001, he was recognised as the pioneer of Collaboration Financing – a unique financing concept designed to provide business specific finance for entrepreneurs to expand their businesses. For introducing this innovative concept to the Finance industry he was awarded two Bronze Awards both at Provincial and National levels at the Sri Lanka Entrepreneur of the Year competition – 2001.

In 2018 his unwavering commitment and contribution towards Sustainable Development were recognised with a merit award for Sustainability Leader of the Year, at the Karlsruhe Sustainability Awards program held during the Global Sustainable Finance Conference organised by the European Organisation for Sustainable Development. Shortly after, he was nominated to the SSCI Council of the EOSD where he was able to steer Alliance Finance Company PLC to become one of only four value-driven financial institutions globally to be certified for Sustainable Finance on 30th September 2020.

Mr. De Silva is a Fellow of the Institute of Credit Management, Sri Lanka.

Independent Non-Executive Director

Mrs. Priyanthi de Silva

Mrs. Priyanthi de Silva was appointed to the AFC Board of Directors on 9th August 2018 as an Independent Non-Executive Director.

Mrs. Priyanthi De Silva was appointed to the AFC Board of Directors on 9th August 2018 as an Independent Non-Executive Director. She is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (FCMA) and the Chartered Global Management Accountants (CGMA)of UK and a Fellow of Certified Practicing Accountants, (FCPA) of Australia. She is also an Associate member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants of UK (ACCA).
She has over 30 years of experience in the FMCG, Leisure, Healthcare, Travel, and Financial Services sectors in Sri Lanka and Australia. The senior positions held by her in Sri Lanka include Manager Compliance at Sri Lankan Airlines, Manager Finance and Systems at Sri Lankan Catering, Financial Controller of Hemas Holdings PLC, Finance Manager at Arpico Finance PLC, Manager Finance and MIS at Eagle NDB Fund Management and in Australia as a Financial Specialist at Goston Avend Pty Ltd, and as an Accountant at GE Money and Coles Express.
Deputy Managing Director

Mr. W.P.K. Jayawardana

Mr. W.P.K. Jayawardana was appointed to the AFC Board of Directors on 4th April 2017 and currently serves as Deputy Managing Director and he brings over 24 years of experience in investment banking, corporate finance, credit and operations.

Mr. W.P.K. Jayawardana was appointed to the AFC Board of Directors on 4th April 2017 and currently serves as Deputy Managing Director and he brings over 24 years of experience in investment banking, corporate finance, credit and operations. He serves the AFC Board as the Deputy Managing Director. He is involved in and has led teams in launching several innovative products in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, including securitisation structures, convertible securities and derivatives and has executed several landmark capital market transactions. He played a key role in setting up NDB Capital Limited, Bangladesh and Emerald Sri Lanka Fund, being the first private equity country fund set up in Sri Lanka. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst, an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and the Chartered Global Management Accountants. He is also an Associate Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants- UK. He holds an MBA from the Open University of Sri Lanka in collaboration with Commonwealth of Learning, Canada. Other Appointments His previous appointments include, Managing Director/CEO of NDB Capital Limited, Bangladesh and COO of NDB Capital Holdings Limited. He has held Board positions in several listed and private entities including Resus Energy PLC, Panasian Power PLC, Lanka Communication Services Limited and NDB Capital Limited.

Independent Non-Executive Director

Mr. Hiran de Silva

Mr. L.J.H. de Silva was appointed to the AFC Board of Directors on 16th October 2019 as an Independent Non-Executive Director.

Mr. L.J.H. de Silva was appointed to the AFC Board of Directors on 16th October 2019 as an Independent Non-Executive Director. He is presently the Managing Director of Alliance Agencies Ltd., exclusive agents in Sri Lanka for Heidelberger Duckmachinen AG Germany and Drive One (Pvt) Ltd., sole distributor for Audi AG, Germany. He has over 30 years of management experience. He has acquired significant experience in brand building, strategic planning and key account management. Former president of the Association for Print and Design Professionals and is a Member of the Board of Governors of the institute of Printing in Sri Lanka. Mr. de Silva attended Hauchler Studio College and Print Media Academy Heidelberg, Germany. He is a fellow of the Sri Lanka Institute of Printing and has over 40 years of experience in the graphic arts industry.

Chairperson

Mrs. Tamara Dhramakirti Herath

Mrs. G. S. Tamara Dharmakirti-Herath was appointed to the AFC Board of Directors as the Chairperson on 22nd October 2020.

Mrs. G. S. Tamara Dharmakirti-Herath was appointed to the AFC Board of Directors as the Chairperson on 22nd October 2020. She holds over 39 years of experience in the financial services sector, has made significant contributions to the industry and was involved in the setting up of two Non-Banking Financial Institutions (NBFI) in the country. In her long professional career, she has been in senior management positions in a few of the premier NBFI’s and as a consultant providing technical skill and knowledge to NBFI’s and banks engaged in Leasing and Factoring. She has vast knowledge and experience in the multiple aspects of the finance industry. She has facilitated knowledge and skill development to young leasing professionals in Sri Lanka (pro-bono) and advocates best practices and gender equality in the management of the NBFI sector.
Additionally, having represented the country in two team sports she went on to be involved in sports administration at national and international level. She has served as a director of an international sports federation, president of a regional and national sports federation and as a member of the National Sports Council and National Selection Committee for Olympics, Chairperson of the Women and Sports Committee NOC Sri Lanka, and held other positions of reputability.
Deputy Chairman / Managing Director

Mr. R.K.E.P. De Silva

Mr. Romani De Silva was appointed to the Board on 9th March 1990 and currently holds the position of Deputy Chairman and Managing Director of Alliance Finance Company PLC.

Mr. Romani De Silva was appointed to the Board on 9th March 1990 and currently holds the position of Deputy Chairman and Managing Director of Alliance Finance Company PLC. He holds Directorates in many other companies and counts over 30 years of experience in the finance industry. He is a Life member of the Sri Lanka Institute of Directors, a member of the Chamber of Young Lankan Entrepreneurs, and currently represents AFC as a Council Member of The Finance Houses Association of Sri Lanka (FHASL); the representative body of the Non- Bank Financial Sector of Sri Lanka. He also serves as the Hon. Treasurer of the Sri Lanka Institute of Credit Management (SLICM) and as a member of the FHASL sub-committee on Sustainability related matters.
He has also represented the FHASL on the Steering Committee initiated by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka to develop a Sustainable Finance Road Map for Sri Lanka. He also represented the NBFC industry as a working committee member of the National Financial Inclusion Strategy Project recently concluded by the IFC/World Bank Group and the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.

In 2018 he was also selected to serve on the SSCI Council – a global council initiated by the European Organization for Sustainable Development (EOSD) in Karlsruhe Germany, mandated to develop the world’s first measurable, certifiable and holistic sustainability standard for value-driven financial institutions. This novel initiative known as the Sustainability Standard Certification Initiative or SSCI was launched in 2018 and is supported by the Association of Development Finance Institutions of Asia and the Pacific(ADFIAP) , the African Association of Development Financing Institutions (AADFI) and the Association of National Development Finance Institutions in Member Countries of the Islamic Development Bank (ADFIMI).

He also sits as a member of the Global Council for the Financing 4.0 program – an initiative by the EOSD which is mandated to drive finance as a force for good.

Through a philanthropic foundation supported by Alliance Finance Company PLC, Mr. De Silva is also a pioneering corporate investor in the pioneering “Ath Pavura” reality TV Programme in Sri Lanka which aims to create awareness for Social Enterprise in Sri Lanka and develop an impact investing culture in the country. Through this program, the foundation was able to invest in five social enterprises many of which are now nurtured and supported by AFC.
In 2001, he was recognised as the pioneer of Collaboration Financing – a unique financing concept designed to provide business specific finance for entrepreneurs to expand their businesses. For introducing this innovative concept to the Finance industry he was awarded two Bronze Awards both at Provincial and National levels at the Sri Lanka Entrepreneur of the Year competition – 2001.

In 2018 his unwavering commitment and contribution towards Sustainable Development were recognised with a merit award for Sustainability Leader of the Year, at the Karlsruhe sustainability Awards program held during the Global Sustainable Finance Conference organised by the European Organisation for Sustainable Development. Shortly after, he was nominated to the SSCI Council of the EOSD where he was able to steer Alliance Finance Company PLC to become one of only four value-driven financial institutions globally to be certified for Sustainable Finance on 30th September 2020.

Mr. De Silva is a Fellow of the Institute of Credit Management, Sri Lanka.

Deputy Managing Director

Mr. W.P.K. Jayawardana

Mr. W.P.K. Jayawardana was appointed to the AFC Board of Directors on 4th April 2017 and currently serves as Deputy Managing Director and he brings over 24 years of experience in investment banking, corporate finance, credit and operations.

Mr. W.P.K. Jayawardana was appointed to the AFC Board of Directors on 4th April 2017 and currently serves as Deputy Managing Director and he brings over 24 years of experience in investment banking, corporate finance, credit and operations. He serves the AFC Board as the Deputy Managing Director. He is involved in and has led teams in launching several innovative products in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, including securitisation structures, convertible securities and derivatives and has executed several landmark capital market transactions. He played a key role in setting up NDB Capital Limited, Bangladesh and Emerald Sri Lanka Fund, being the first private equity country fund set up in Sri Lanka. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst, an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and the Chartered Global Management Accountants. He is also an Associate Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants- UK. He holds an MBA from the Open University of Sri Lanka in collaboration with Commonwealth of Learning, Canada. Other Appointments His previous appointments include, Managing Director/CEO of NDB Capital Limited, Bangladesh and COO of NDB Capital Holdings Limited. He has held Board positions in several listed and private entities including Resus Energy PLC, Panasian Power PLC, Lanka Communication Services Limited and NDB Capital Limited.

Executive Director Recoveries

Mr. Michael Benedict

Mr. Michael Benedict who has served the company since 2001, has been appointed as the Executive Director- Recoveries with effect from 1st September 2023.

Mr. Michael Benedict who has served the company since 2001, has been appointed as the Executive Director- Recoveries with effect from 1st September 2023.
During his career at AFC he has held the key positions of AGM Credit Metropolitan, Chief Risk Officer and Chief Recovery & Collection Officer. He holds a Masters of Business Administration from the Cardiff Metropolitan University (UK), and is a Certified Management Accountant (Australia) and a Certified Member of the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing. He is also a Director of Alfinco Insurance Brokers which a subsidiary of the Alliance Group.

Independent Non-Executive Director

Mrs. Priyanthi de Silva

Mrs. Priyanthi de Silva was appointed to the AFC Board of Directors on 9th August 2018 as an Independent Non-Executive Director.

Mrs. Priyanthi De Silva was appointed to the AFC Board of Directors on 9th August 2018 as an Independent Non-Executive Director. She is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (FCMA) and the Chartered Global Management Accountants (CGMA)of UK and a Fellow of Certified Practicing Accountants, (FCPA) of Australia. She is also an Associate member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants of UK (ACCA).
She has over 30 years of experience in the FMCG, Leisure, Healthcare, Travel, and Financial Services sectors in Sri Lanka and Australia. The senior positions held by her in Sri Lanka include Manager Compliance at Sri Lankan Airlines, Manager Finance and Systems at Sri Lankan Catering, Financial Controller of Hemas Holdings PLC, Finance Manager at Arpico Finance PLC, Manager Finance and MIS at Eagle NDB Fund Management and in Australia as a Financial Specialist at Goston Avend Pty Ltd, and as an Accountant at GE Money and Coles Express.
Independent Non-Executive Director

Mr. Hiran de Silva

Mr. L.J.H. de Silva was appointed to the AFC Board of Directors on 16th October 2019 as an Independent Non-Executive Director.

Mr. L.J.H. de Silva was appointed to the AFC Board of Directors on 16th October 2019 as an Independent Non-Executive Director. He is presently the Managing Director of Alliance Agencies Ltd., exclusive agents in Sri Lanka for Heidelberger Duckmachinen AG Germany and Drive One (Pvt) Ltd., sole distributor for Audi AG, Germany. He has over 30 years of management experience. He has acquired significant experience in brand building, strategic planning and key account management. Former president of the Association for Print and Design Professionals and is a Member of the Board of Governors of the institute of Printing in Sri Lanka. Mr. de Silva attended Hauchler Studio College and Print Media Academy Heidelberg, Germany. He is a fellow of the Sri Lanka Institute of Printing and has over 40 years of experience in the graphic arts industry.

Independent Non-Executive Director

Mr.D.L.I Hettiarachchi

Mr.D.L.I Hettiarachchi was appointed to the AFC Board of Directors on 22nd October 2020 as an Independent Non-Executive Director.

Mr.D.L.I Hettiarachchi was appointed to the AFC Board of Directors on 22nd October 2020 as an Independent Non-Executive Director. He has over 25 years experience in management and administration. Since 2002 onwards he owns and manages a private civil law practice and has over 30 years experience in commercial and civil litigation in original/appellate courts and arbitrations in a range of matters. He possesses in-depth and wide experience in transactional legal services and consultancy, including a wide scope of matters covered in commercial/corporate law practice. He is an Attorney at Law of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka and holds a Master of Law degree from McGill University in Montreal, Canada and Doctor of Civil Laws degree from McGill University in Montreal, Canada.

Corporate Management Team

Chief Talent Management Officer

Mr. E.C.S.R. Muttupulle

Mr. Muttupulle is an Engineer by profession. However, his prowess has been in the field of finance where he has served in high ranking capacities..

Mr. Muttupulle is an Engineer by profession. However, his prowess has been in the field of finance where he has served in high ranking capacities in well established companies overseas as well. He has had an illustrious career spanning over 33 years in the financial arena. He holds a B.Sc in Chemical Engineering – Glamorgan University, UK and M.Sc in Advanced Chemical Engineering & Bio Chemical Engineering – University College of Swansea UK.
Chief People Officer

Mr. Ajit Subasinghe

Mr. Subasinghe joined our Company on 15th June 2021 as Chief People Officer.

Mr. Subasinghe joined our Company on 15th June 2021 as Chief People Officer. Mr. Subasinghe comes with a wealth of experience after serving at PRYM Intimates Division (Group Company of MAS holdings) as the Head of Human resources and Deputy General Manager – Human Resources at MAS Fabric Trischel and Fabric Textprint. He possesses nearly 13 years of experience in the finance industry.

Chief Operating Officer

Mr. Aruna Rodrigo

Mr. Aruna Rodrigo has been appointed as the Chief Operating Officer w.e.f. 1st September, 2023. He served the company since 01st May 2016 as an AGM in the Credit Unit.

Mr. Aruna Rodrigo has been appointed as the Chief Operating Officer w.e.f. 1st September, 2023. He served the company since 01st May 2016 as an AGM in the Credit Unit. With his extensive experience, efficient management of the Credit Unit and prowess in credit evaluation, on 1st April 2018 he assumed the leadership role of the Credit Department as the Chief Credit Officer. He was later re-designated as Chief Credit Officer/Head of Branch Operations in 2019.
Mr. Aruna Rodrigo is a holder of an MBA from Buckinghamshire New University (UK), Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing (UK) and is an Associate Member of the Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka (AIB).
He has considerable experience in banking and financial services and has served in several Senior Management positions at HSBC Bank Middle East (Dubai), Amlak Finance PJSC (Dubai), Commercial Leasing Company PLC and Seylan Bank PLC.

Chief Deposit Officer

Ms. Champa Nakandala

Mrs. Champa Nakandala has been appointed as the Chief Deposit Officer w.e.f. 1st September,2023.

Mrs. Champa Nakandala has been appointed as the Chief Deposit Officer w.e.f. 1st September,2023.
Ms. Nakandala joined Alliance Finance in October 1987 and in 1993, identifying her strong people skills and management capabilities, she was promoted to Manager – Deposits. Since then she has built an excellent team and delivered superlative service to all our depositors exceeding all service benchmarks set in the industry.
During her career at AFC in recognition of her exceptional performance, she was appointed as AGM – Deposits in 2007. During her tenure the deposit team was able to grow the Deposit base to Rs.20 billion in the year 2023. She also serves as a Director of Alfinco Insurance Brokers which is a subsidiary of the Alliance Group.

Chief Commercial Officer

Mr. Ajantha Kumara

Mr. Ajantha Kumara joined our Company on 03rd May 2021 as Chief Commercial Officer. He is a certified member of Sri Lanka Institute for Marketing and Associate member of Chartered Professional Managers.

Mr. Ajantha Kumara joined our Company on 03rd May 2021 as Chief Commercial Officer. He is a certified member of Sri Lanka Institute for Marketing and Associate member of Chartered Professional Managers. In addition, Mr Ajantha is a member of Association of Accounting Technician and holds a Masters of Business Administration from the University of London Metropolitan. His career spans over 20+ years of post-qualifying experience in financial services. During this period, he has served as the Head of Gold Financing at Siyapatha Finance PLC over 9 years.

Corporate Management Team

Chief Talent Management Officer

Mr. E.C.S.R. Muttupulle

Mr. Muttupulle is an Engineer by profession. However, his prowess has been in the field of finance where he has served in high ranking capacities..

Mr. Muttupulle is an Engineer by profession. However, his prowess has been in the field of finance where he has served in high ranking capacities in well established companies overseas as well. He has had an illustrious career spanning over 33 years in the financial arena. He holds a B.Sc in Chemical Engineering – Glamorgan University, UK and M.Sc in Advanced Chemical Engineering & Bio Chemical Engineering – University College of Swansea UK.
Chief Operating Officer

Mr. Aruna Rodrigo

Mr. Aruna Rodrigo has been appointed as the Chief Operating Officer w.e.f. 1st September, 2023. He served the company since 01st May 2016 as an AGM in the Credit Unit.

Mr. Aruna Rodrigo has been appointed as the Chief Operating Officer w.e.f. 1st September, 2023. He served the company since 01st May 2016 as an AGM in the Credit Unit. With his extensive experience, efficient management of the Credit Unit and prowess in credit evaluation, on 1st April 2018 he assumed the leadership role of the Credit Department as the Chief Credit Officer. He was later re-designated as Chief Credit Officer/Head of Branch Operations in 2019.
Mr. Aruna Rodrigo is a holder of an MBA from Buckinghamshire New University (UK), Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing (UK) and is an Associate Member of the Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka (AIB).
He has considerable experience in banking and financial services and has served in several Senior Management positions at HSBC Bank Middle East (Dubai), Amlak Finance PJSC (Dubai), Commercial Leasing Company PLC and Seylan Bank PLC.

Chief Commercial Officer

Mr. Ajantha Kumara

Mr. Ajantha Kumara joined our Company on 03rd May 2021 as Chief Commercial Officer. He is a certified member of Sri Lanka Institute for Marketing and Associate member of Chartered Professional Managers.

Mr. Ajantha Kumara joined our Company on 03rd May 2021 as Chief Commercial Officer. He is a certified member of Sri Lanka Institute for Marketing and Associate member of Chartered Professional Managers. In addition, Mr Ajantha is a member of Association of Accounting Technician and holds a Masters of Business Administration from the University of London Metropolitan. His career spans over 20+ years of post-qualifying experience in financial services. During this period, he has served as the Head of Gold Financing at Siyapatha Finance PLC over 9 years.
Chief People Officer

Mr. Ajit Subasinghe

Mr. Subasinghe joined our Company on 15th June 2021 as Chief People Officer.

Mr. Subasinghe joined our Company on 15th June 2021 as Chief People Officer. Mr. Subasinghe comes with a wealth of experience after serving at PRYM Intimates Division (Group Company of MAS holdings) as the Head of Human resources and Deputy General Manager – Human Resources at MAS Fabric Trischel and Fabric Textprint. He possesses nearly 13 years of experience in the finance industry.

Chief Deposit Officer

Ms. Champa Nakandala

Mrs. Champa Nakandala has been appointed as the Chief Deposit Officer w.e.f. 1st September,2023.

Mrs. Champa Nakandala has been appointed as the Chief Deposit Officer w.e.f. 1st September,2023.
Ms. Nakandala joined Alliance Finance in October 1987 and in 1993, identifying her strong people skills and management capabilities, she was promoted to Manager – Deposits. Since then she has built an excellent team and delivered superlative service to all our depositors exceeding all service benchmarks set in the industry.
During her career at AFC in recognition of her exceptional performance, she was appointed as AGM – Deposits in 2007. During her tenure the deposit team was able to grow the Deposit base to Rs.20 billion in the year 2023. She also serves as a Director of Alfinco Insurance Brokers which is a subsidiary of the Alliance Group.