Driven by Integrity

Mr. Rajendra Theagarajah is a Fellow Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, UK, a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka and holds a Master of Business Administration from Cranfield School of Business, UK. A veteran banker, Mr. Rajendra Theagarajah had a highly successful career in banking both in the United Kingdom and Sri Lanka. During his 37 year career, he spent the last 16 years as the CEO of three licensed commercial banks in Sri Lanka and made significant contributions towards policy advocacy issues such as the Corporate Governance Framework for Banks, Basel III adoption and Fair Value Accounting by Banks, Financial Inclusion and more recently development of Fintec Sand Box-framework for Banks. During this period he chaired the Sri Lanka Banks Association, the Asian Banks Association and Lanka Financial Services Bureau. He also served on the boards of Lanka Clear and Colombo Stock Exchange, American Chamber of Commerce, Sri Lanka Institute of Directors and as Chairman of Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (2017-19). He currently serves on the Boards of Siam City, Sri Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, Professional Insurance Corporation of Zambia, Chairman and an Independent Non-Executive Director of First Capital Holdings PLC, Chairman of Janashakti Finance PLC, Payable Pvt Limited and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Colours of Courage Limited. In 2016, he walked 674 kilo meters across Sri Lanka (from Point Pedro to Dondra) as part of an awareness and fun raising campaign for cancer care. In 2022, he received the title “Chairman Emeritus” of The Asian Banks Association for his outstanding contribution. Mr. Theagarajah is also a Senior Visiting Fellow of the Pathfinder Foundation, a leading think tank in Sri Lanka. Mr. Rajendra Theagarajah was appointed as the chairman of the Company with effect from 27th April 2022.

Manjula Mathews has over 30 years of experience in finance, marketing, and general management in Sri Lanka and the UK. She currently serves as Chairperson of First Capital Treasuries PLC and Deputy Chairperson of First Capital Holdings PLC. She previously held senior roles at Janashakthi Insurance, Dunamis Capital, and its subsidiaries. Actively engaged in nonprofit work, she serves on the board of Habitat for Humanity International and is a custodian of the Alzheimer’s Association of Sri Lanka. She also lectures at Colombo Theological Seminary. Manjula holds an MBA from the University of Cambridge and is a Fellow of CIMA (UK).

Ramesh Schaffter brings over 30 years of leadership in finance and marketing, with a strong commitment to social responsibility. A Fellow and former Council Member of CIMA (Sri Lanka) and Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), he is also a social entrepreneur, certified life coach, and award-winning public speaker. He has held leadership roles at Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka, World Vision Sri Lanka, and the Church of Ceylon. He actively supports primary and tertiary education and serves on the Board of Tea Leaf Vision, empowering underserved youth through education and leadership training.

Dilshan Wirasekara, Managing Director/CEO of First Capital Holdings PLC and Chairman of the Colombo Stock Exchange, is a seasoned professional with over 29 years in financial services, covering banking, treasury, investment management, capital market strategy, and corporate finance advisory. Since joining in 2013, he has transformed First Capital into a leading full-service investment institution. He has spearheaded landmark debt structuring deals with international DFIs and forged strategic global partnerships. Formerly with Softlogic Capital and Nations Trust Bank, he is an expert in Asset and Liability Risk Management. He is an alumnus of INSEAD and AOTS Japan.

With over 15 years of diverse experience, Inoshini Perera specialises in crafting interdisciplinary strategies to tackle complex challenges, seamlessly blending logic, reasoning, and creativity to yield innovative solutions. Holding a Master’s in Finance from Cambridge University, UK, and a BSc in Economics with honours from the London School of Economics and Political Science, Inoshini’s journey spans continents and industries. From mastering Investment Banking in London to optimizing Management and Operational efficiency in Singapore, and fostering deep relationships in Corporate and Commercial Banking in Sri Lanka. She brings a comprehensive perspective to every project, with an unwavering commitment to excellence and a fervent dedication to innovation.

Kuda Herath is a seasoned business leader with over 25 years of experience in the consumer goods industry, with a strong focus on marketing strategy, business planning, and sales management. He has built a distinguished career driving brand growth and developing markets, particularly within the Sri Lankan context. He holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Applied Chemistry from Kingston University, London, and a Master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry from Loughborough University, UK. His academic background provides a strong analytical foundation that underpins his strategic and results-oriented approach to business. Kuda began his career with Nestlé, the world’s largest food company, where he spent over 15 years successfully introducing and establishing global brands in Sri Lanka. He later joined A. Baur & Co. (Pvt.) Ltd., a Swiss-based company with a 125-year presence in Sri Lanka, where he led the development of a bio-consumer business from inception to a value of LKR 5 billion over a decade. He is recognized for his ability to build businesses from the ground up, lead high-performing teams, and deliver sustainable growth through effective market and brand strategies.