Siyapatha Finance PLC has announced the appointment of Deshal de Mel and Nishani De Zoysa as Independent Non-Executive Directors to its Board with effect from 18 May 2026, further strengthening the company’s governance and leadership framework.

Deshal de Mel is a distinguished economist and corporate professional with extensive expertise in economic policy, financial markets, and corporate governance. He has previously served as an Independent Non-Executive Director and Senior Independent Director of Sampath Bank PLC and has held key positions in both the public and private sectors. His experience includes serving as Economic Adviser to the Ministry of Finance and Commissioner of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka. De Mel currently serves on the boards of several leading institutions and was recognised as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum.

Nishani De Zoysa brings more than three decades of experience in corporate banking, project finance, and development finance. She most recently served as Assistant Vice President – Corporate Banking at DFCC Bank PLC, where she managed major corporate portfolios and structured complex financing solutions. Her extensive experience spans stakeholder engagement, credit management, portfolio governance, and banking operations.

The appointments reflect Siyapatha Finance’s continued commitment to strengthening corporate governance, enhancing board expertise, and supporting its long-term growth strategy. The addition of two highly respected professionals with strong backgrounds in finance, economics, banking, and risk management is expected to further contribute to the company’s strategic direction and sustainable development.