Executive Management Team
Renuka Rathnahewage - Chief Executive Officer
Ms. Rathnahewage is a Finalist of the Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka. A Member of Certified Professional Managers, an Associate Management Accountant of the Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka. Life Member of Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka. She is currently reading for a Post Graduate Diploma in Finance and Accounting at the ICA. She worked in the capacity of Finance and Administration Manager for 07 years and General Manager for one year at People’s Rural Development Association (PRDA) .
Nihal Kandanaarachchi - Deputy General Manager
Mr. Kandanaarachchi is an Associate of the Institute of Bankers, Sri Lanka. He has 34 years experience in Banking of which 22 years in Senior Managerial positions. His knowledge in Retail Banking and Credit gained at People’s Bank and Nations Trust Bank has been instrumental in promoting the Micro Credit activities of Sewa Finance.
S. Niranjankumar - Head of Operations
Mr. Niranjankumar holds a Diploma in Finance and worked in the Insurance field for 10 years in Ceylinco Insurance Co Ltd and HNB Assurance Ltd. He served as Sewalanka Foundation’s Livelihood Development Project Manager in the Northern Region prior to joining Sewa Finance. His role involves overseeing all aspects of operations and providing management information to the board and funding providers.
N. M. Ariyarathne - Deputy Head of Operations
Mr. Ariyaratne holds a Diploma in Management. He started his career as a Credit Officer in National Development Trust Fund. Then he served in the private sector for 4 years. In 2002 he joined Sewalanka Foundation and worked as a District Director before joining Sewa Finance. He acts as the main focal point for all the District Credit Managers and drives the day to day loan activities.
Prasadini Yapa - Accountant
Ms. Yapa holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree and has completed three stages of Chartered Accountancy Examination. She has 4 years’ experience as an Accountant in the Janashakthi Finance and Investments Ltd. Her role is to ensure all financial transactions are carried out accurately and reports on the cash flow of the company.