Singer Finance (Lanka) PLC has appointed Jonathan Alles as Chairman of the Board, following the conclusion of Aravinda Perera’s tenure as Chairman, marking a new chapter in the company’s leadership journey.
Alles joined the Board of Singer Finance in March 2026 and brings more than 37 years of experience in banking and financial services. His career includes senior leadership positions with international banking institutions including HSBC, the British Bank of the Middle East, Saudi British Bank and the National Bank of Abu Dhabi.
A prominent figure in Sri Lanka’s financial services sector, Alles has previously served as Chairman of the Sri Lanka Banks Association and the Asian Bankers Association. He has also contributed to the governance of several major Sri Lankan companies and financial institutions.
He currently serves on the boards of Hayleys PLC, Singer (Sri Lanka) PLC, Vallibel One PLC, Lion Brewery Ceylon PLC, Ceylon Beverage Holdings PLC, United Motors Lanka PLC, Alumex PLC, The Kingsbury PLC and Laugfs Holdings Ltd.
Singer Finance acknowledged Aravinda Perera’s leadership and contribution during his tenure, during which the company continued to strengthen its market position and pursue its growth ambitions.
As a subsidiary of Singer (Sri Lanka) PLC and part of the wider Hayleys Group ecosystem, Singer Finance enters its next phase under Alles with the backing of two of Sri Lanka’s established corporate brands.
