Nation Lanka Finance PLC Welcomes New Board of Directors to Drive Growth

May, 2, 2024

  1. Act CEO MR.Nirosha Madawala welcome new Directors of Mr. Udaya Ranjith Seneviratne, Mrs. Luckshmi Meneka Minu Jayawickrema, Mr. Nanayakkara wasam paliyage Maurapada Gunawansha and the Mrs. Arunodani Wickremasinghe from the present board.
  2. Welcome followed by chanting of Seth Pirith to invoke blessing on the new board of Director and the staff.
  3. Taking over office to place at an auspicious time.
  4. The welcome speech was made by Act CEO MR.Nirosha Madawala followed by a speech made by Mr. Udaya Seneviratne on behalf of all the incoming Directors

New Directors profile

Mr. Udaya Ranjith Seneviratne 

Udaya Seneviratne is a distinguished public administrator with a remarkable career spanning over 37 years. His expertise extends across various domains, including public service, business management, finance, and the cooperative sector. He has held pivotal roles in government and corporate organizations, contributing significantly to national development and governance. As the former Secretary to the President of Sri Lanka, he played a key role in shaping policy and driving strategic initiatives at the highest levels of governance.

He holds Master of Science in Mass Communications, University of Kelaniya, Postgraduate Diploma in Management, Open University of Sri Lanka, Diploma in Co-operative Marketing, Institute of Co-operative Development, Postgraduate Diploma in Local Government Studies, University of Colombo, Postgraduate Diploma in Communication Development, University of Colombo, Bachelor of Science in Physical Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Diploma in Marketing Management, SLIDA

He has served as Governing Council Member of University of Kelaniya, Director of Sanasa Life Insurance (PVT) Ltd, Director of Sanasa Greenmart (PVT) Ltd, Director of Sanasa Campus (PVT) Ltd, Secretary to the President of Sri Lanka, Secretary to the Ministry of Science, Technology & Research, Secretary to the Ministry of Mahaweli Development And Environment, Additional Secretary to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Secretary to the Ministry Of Highways And Investment Promotions, Secretary to the Ministry Of Sugar Industry Development, Acting Secretary to the Ministry Of Coconut Development & Janatha Estate Development, Secretary to the Ministry Of Productivity Promotion, Secretary to the Ministry Of Sports, Deputy Secretary To the Treasury, Ministry Of Finance & Planning, Additional Secretary to the Ministry Of Finance & Planning, Director General, National Institute Of Cooperative Development, Principal of the School Of Co-operation, Chairman and Director roles in various government and corporate organizations, including Sri Lanka Telecom, National Film Corporation, Shell Gas Company Ltd, and more. Additional responsibilities include chairing and serving on boards and authorities such as the Sri Lanka Telecommunication Regulation Commission, Sri Lanka Sustainable Development Council, and Sri Lanka Standards Institute.

Mrs. Luckshmi Meneka Minu Jayawickrema

Mrs. Jayawickrama holds 37 years of legal expertise; she is a veteran attorney known for her dedication to justice and integrity. As a life member of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka and an Attorney-at-Law of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka, she holds a distinguished academic background, Master of Laws (LL.M) specializing in Human Rights, Criminal Justice and Administrative Law from the University of Colombo. Currently pursuing a Master of Philosophy/Doctor of Philosophy (MPhil/PhD) at the University of Colombo, she has worked as an Attorney-at-Law in the District Court of Colombo and as an Assistant Director General at Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery and Corruption, Deputy Director General and Director General for the Prevention of Bribery and Corruption. She has also served as the Additional Secretary (Legal) to His Excellency the President and served as the Additional Secretary (Legal) to the Ministry of Justice.

Mr. Nanayakkara wasam paliyage Maurapada Gunawansha

Having successfully completed his school career at the Dharmaraja College of Kandy, in 1982 he was selected to the Faculty of Law of the University of Colombo and in 1986 he passed out as a LL.B. Graduate and joined the Law College of Sri Lanka. Thereafter having completed his studies at the Law College he was enrolled as an Attorney-at-Law in 1988 and practiced as a Junior Counsel in the Chamber of Mr. Ranjan Suwandaratna, President's Counsel. In 1993 he commenced his independent practice as a Civil Law Counsel and in May 2019 was appointed as a President's Counsel since then to date, he serves as an active practitioner in the field of Civil Law, appearing in the Trial Courts, Appellate Courts and the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka. Presently serves as a visiting lecturer of Sri Lanka Law College. Since December 2019 to February 2024 served as a non-executive director of Mobitel (Pvt) Ltd.