Our Management

Mr. Wasantha Gunawardhane is a seasoned professional in the microfinance and community development fields, currently serving as the General Manager of People’s Micro-Commerce Limited, a subsidiary of People’s Leasing & Finance PLC, which has state ownership through being the subsidiary of People’s Bank. He was the first employee in People’s Micro-Commerce Limited, which started with him and he has now been with the company for 14 years. With 32 years of industry experience, Mr. Wasantha has a strong background in General Administration, Human Resource Management, and Operations Management, particularly in the NGO sector and cooperatives, focusing on Business Development and Animal Husbandry.

He began his career as the first employee of Berendina, where he worked his way up to Resident Project Manager. Later, he served as the Head of Field Operations at Lak Jaya Microfinance. Mr. Wasantha has also been actively involved in the Lanka Microfinance Practitioners’ Association (LMFPA), where he held roles such as Honorary Vice President, Treasurer, and Director, gaining extensive corporate-level management experience.

Mr. Gnanasiri Abewardhana counts more than 20 years of experience in financial service sector having commenced his career at Central Finance in 1995 and afterwards serving at People Leasing where he setup their respective leasing divisions & branch network. Later on He joined Asset Line Company Ltd in 2005 as Assistant Manager to steer the financial service cluster of the David Pieris Motor Company. He was promoted as Regional manager until 2008. He monitored & covered Branch Administration, Marketing function (Leasing Hire purchase, loan) & Recovery function in the following areas: Jaffna Mannar,Vavniya, Anuradhapura, Puttalam, Trincomalee, Kurunegala, Polonnaruwa, Kuliyapitiya, Rathnapura & Matara.

Mr. Abeywardhana holds a Bsc Management Degree from University of Jayewardenepura. Currently he is the Vice President of Alumni Association of Public Administration Department in Sri Jayawardhanapura University and also an active Executive committee member in the Alumni Association of University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

Currently he is working as General Manager and Chief Executive Officer in Dumbara Micro Credit since 2015

Mrs. Dilani Malavige is the Head of Finance of ECLOF Lanka (Guarantee) Limited she has over 15 years of experience in Auditing, Accounting, Financial Management, Taxation, Investment management ect.. at various commercial entities.

She holds the membership of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of SriLanka (CASL) and the membership of the Association of Accounting Technicians of SriLanka (AATSL) Also she act as a practicing Chartered Accountant.

Mr. Saman Ranaweera is the Chief Manager – Business Operations at Ventura Crystal Investments Ltd. He has over 31 years’ of experience in the Microfinance sector with more than 25 years in the management and top management in leading Microfinance Institutions in the Industry.

He started his career as a Divisional Project Manager at Seeds Guarantee Ltd in 1993 where he served for 9 years prior to joining Agro Microfinance (GTE) Ltd as a Credit Manager. Prior to joining Ventura Crystal Investments Ltd, he also served as the Senior Manager – Field Operations at Lakjaya Microfinance Ltd and as the Senior Manager – Operations at Agro Microfinance (GTE) Ltd.

Mr. Ranaweera is a fully Certified Trainer of the Microfinance Distance Course by the Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI) and Tokyo Development Learning Centre (TDLC). He is also a Certified Trainer of CGAP. He has also attended various “Training of Trainers” programs conducted by Frankfurt School of Finance & Management and LMFPA & Plan Sri Lanka. Mr. Ranaweera served as a Director from 2020/2022 to 2022/2023 of LMFPA.

Mr. Chamika Weerasinghe has over 22 years of experience in the banking and finance sector, specializing in Micro Financing, SME Financing, Corporate Banking, Retail/Branch Banking, Trade Finance, Project Finance, and Credit Risk Management. He has worked with some of the most respected banks in Sri Lanka, including NDB Bank PLC, DFCC Bank PLC, and Seylan Bank PLC, and has held senior management positions in the banking and finance industry both locally and internationally. Currently, Mr. Weerasinghe serves on multiple director boards in the banking and finance sector.

In addition to his extensive banking experience, Mr. Weerasinghe is a veteran investment adviser in the local and Asian markets, providing advisory services on fund and liquidity management in finance and other versatile sectors. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Special) Degree from the University of Sri Jayawardenapura and a Master of Business Administration. He is also an Associate Member of the Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka.

Mr. Chamika Weerasinghe’s profound knowledge and extensive experience make him a highly respected figure in the banking and finance industry. His contributions have significantly impacted the institutions he has worked with, and his advisory services continue to benefit the finance sector across the region.

Mr. Eraj joined HNB Finance as a Microfinance Executive and rapidly grew through the ranks due to his performance, dedication and work ethic. He was promoted to Branch Manager, Regional Manager and then as Chief Manager based on his exceptional service rendered towards HNB Finance in the past 18 years. Subsequently he was promoted as Head of Business loans department where he leads a team of young professionals towards achieving organizational goals whilst helping thousands of customers grow their businesses as well. Mr. Eraj holds a Diploma in Microfinance (IBSL) and a Diploma in English from Wayamba University. An avid cricket fan, Mr. Eraj is also a member of the Sri Lanka Cricket Umpires Association and an active umpire of Sri Lankan Cricket.

Mr. Shanmugalingam Surenthiran is a Director Of Lanka Capital Future Investment (PVT) Ltd, since 2018.

Mr. Surenthiran counts more than 12 years of experience in financial service sector having commenced his career at Commercial Credit Finance PLC in 2012 as Executive to Micro Finance sector. He was promoted as SME North East Regional manager until 2014. He monitored & covered Branches in SME Administration, SME Marketing functions and Recovery functions in the Northern and Eastern Provinces and then he was promoted as RBL North East Regional In charge until 2016. He monitored & covered North East Provinces Branches RBL Administration, and North East Provinces Branches RBL Marketing functions and also Recovery functions.

Mr. Surenthiran holds a BA( Hons) Degree from University of Jaffna and holds a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) Degree from University of Cambodia

Mr. J. Weerarathna is the President of the advisory board of WDF and one of the founders of the WDF. Mr. Weerarathna obtained his first degree from the University of Kalaniya (1967). Also he obtained his Master’s Degree in 2006 from University of Kelaniya. His first examination of laws passed in 1990 at the University of Colombo. Presently he is reading for the MPhil degree in the University of Kelaniya. He has completed many foreign training programs in planning, micro credit, entrepreneurship and management. He began his career in the government service in 1968. He retired in 2006 as Director planning under Sri Lanka Planning service.

He joined as a consultant to the project of South African water sector in Sri Lanka water ministry. He also joined the president’s office as a President coordinator from 2011- 2015. Now he is enrolled in WDF advisory duty presently. As a journalist he has published many articles in the newspapers and journals. One of his publications is called “Janashakthi Wiyaparaya Kaalina Awashyatawaki” and the other is “Daridrathawaya Pitu Dekeema Ha Samaja Sajeewekaranaya” with the prof: N.K Dangalla. Weerathne and these works touches on many social and economic issues.

Ms. Kamani Chandrika commenced working in the field of microfinance sector since 1999 after joining the Women Development Federation (WDF) in Hambantota. She worked nearly 7 years under this reputed organization and received valuable experiences in terms of women development, poverty reduction, child development and community related concepts and issues. Finally she was appointed as a Manager of WDF.

In 2005 she joined the Institute for Development of Community Strengths (INDECOS) as the Project Manager of Women Entrepreneurship Program (WEP) which started to support women victims of Tsunami disaster. She was able to develop Women Development Program as a Women Entrepreneurship Program with many concepts. The project has been converted as a model micro finance program.

Ms. Kamani visited Canada to study a women development program in Montreal. Subsequently she accompanied a group of INDECOS staff to Bangladesh under a study tour. She visited the famous Organization called BRACK and Gramin Bank to learn more concepts. In Thailand she observed a number of areas to study women projects.

She became a trainer of SIYB. Currently she is working as the Senior Project Manager of INDECOS WEP Project. She is an active participant of LMFPA.

Mr. Aruna Logus brings over 22 years of experience in the banking and finance industry, combining extensive expertise with proven leadership at LOLC Finance PLC.

He began his career at Hatton National Bank PLC, where nine years of service gave him a strong foundation in both retail and corporate banking operations. Since joining LOLC Finance PLC in 2012, Aruna has played a pivotal role in driving business growth and fostering innovation. As Head of the Personal Finance Business Unit, he spearheads strategic initiatives to strengthen product offerings, expand market reach, and deliver exceptional value to customers.

Mr. Aruna holds an MBA from the University of Suffolk, a Diploma in Business Management from Welingkar Institute of Business Management (India), and a Certificate in Banking and Finance (CBF) from the Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka (IBSL).

With a strong commitment to empowering MSME clients and individuals, his vision has focused on income generation, housing and business development, and financial literacy training. Under his leadership, countless entrepreneurs have grown their businesses, increased earnings, and built sustainable partnerships with LOLC Finance—achieving greater financial independence and long-term success.