š Siyapatha Finance Appoints New Independent Directors
Siyapatha Finance PLC has announced the appointment of Deshal de Mel and Nishani de Zoysa to its Board as Independent Non-Executive Directors, strengthening its corporate governance and strategic leadership. ⢠Deshal de Mel: A distinguished economist and corporate professional with extensive experience in economic policy, financial markets, and corporate governance. ⢠Previously served as an Economic Advisor to the Ministry of Finance and a Commissioner of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka. ⢠Currently serves on the boards of Capital Alliance PLC and Fairfirst Insurance Ltd, and was a former board member at Sampath Bank PLC and Janashakthi Insurance PLC. ⢠Holds degrees from the University of Oxford and the London School of Economics, and was recognized as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum. ⢠Nishani de Zoysa: A seasoned banking professional with over 30 years of experience in Corporate Banking, Project Finance, and Development Finance. ⢠Spent over two decades at DFCC Bank PLC (2003ā2024), most recently serving as Assistant Vice President Corporate Banking, managing large portfolios and structured financing. ⢠Former career roles include extensive corporate and retail banking exposure at Seylan Bank PLC. ⢠Holds an MBA from the University of Colombo and professional qualifications from CIMA (UK), CIM (UK), and the Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka.