📈 Ajith Medis Appointed CEO of SMB Finance PLC

• Appointment Details: Lansage Ajith Prasanna Medis has assumed duties as the Chief Executive Officer of SMB Finance PLC, effective October 16, 2026. According to market filings, he currently holds no shares in the company. • Leadership & Background: Professor Medis brings extensive cross-sector experience spanning academia, financial services, and corporate strategy, having previously held senior leadership roles including CEO of PMF Finance PLC and Director of Alliance Finance PLC. • Expertise: His professional background includes executing turnaround strategies for financial institutions, optimizing corporate financial performance, and providing consultancy services to over 30 local and international finance companies. • Academic Qualifications: He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Special Honors) from the University of Kelaniya, an MBA from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, a PhD in Strategy from Management and Science University (Malaysia), alongside professional qualifications from the UK and Australia.