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Senkadagala Finance Appoints N. Vasantha Kumar as Chairman

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Senkadagala Finance PLC has appointed N. Vasantha Kumar as Chairman of the Board with effect from 1 April 2026, alongside two new Board appointments aimed at strengthening governance and strategic oversight.

Kumar, an Independent Non-Executive Director, brings over 37 years of experience in financial markets and treasury operations. He previously served as Chief Executive Officer/General Manager of People’s Bank and has held senior roles in leading financial institutions. He currently serves on several corporate boards, including DFCC Bank PLC and Ceylinco Holdings PLC.

The company also appointed Priyanka Jayatilake as an Independent Non-Executive Director and Sonal Balasuriya as a Non-Independent Non-Executive Director.

Jayatilake brings over four decades of experience in audit, advisory and digital transformation, including a long tenure at KPMG. Balasuriya contributes expertise in architecture and real estate development.

The appointments reinforce Senkadagala Finance’s commitment to strong leadership and sustainable growth.

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