### Atarah Capital Appoints Former CBSL Deputy Governor to Board 📈

Atarah Capital, a licensed corporate finance advisory firm, has appointed retired Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Deputy Governor Janaka Karunaratne as a Non-Executive Independent Director. This marks his first private sector role following a 34-year career at the CBSL. • Key Profile Highlights: Karunaratne previously oversaw the Financial System Stability cluster at the CBSL. His expertise spans the regulation of banking and non-bank financial institutions, public debt, and currency management. He has also served as Chairman of the Credit Information Bureau of Sri Lanka (CRIB) and the Institute of Bankers. • Strategic Impact: His appointment is expected to bolster Atarah’s strategic planning and operational performance. The firm is a key player in the capital markets, having listed six companies on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) since 2021, including the first women-owned enterprise from the Northern Province (Maharaja Foods PLC). • Service Portfolio: Atarah Capital specializes in IPOs, mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity structuring, and business valuations. The firm has recently managed three listed company takeovers and multiple private placements.