{"id":2917,"date":"2026-01-09T12:12:35","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T06:42:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.siyapatha.lk\/?post_type=news&p=2917"},"modified":"2026-01-09T12:12:35","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T06:42:35","slug":"siyapatha-finance-announces-seamless-leadership-transition-mathisha-hewavitharana-appointed-chief-executive-officer-as-veteran-ananda-seneviratne-concludes-his-tenure-as-managing-director","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.siyapatha.lk\/ta\/news\/siyapatha-finance-announces-seamless-leadership-transition-mathisha-hewavitharana-appointed-chief-executive-officer-as-veteran-ananda-seneviratne-concludes-his-tenure-as-managing-director\/","title":{"rendered":"Siyapatha Finance Announces Seamless Leadership Transition: Mathisha Hewavitharana appointed Chief Executive Officer as Veteran Ananda Seneviratne concludes his tenure as Managing Director"},"content":{"rendered":"

Siyapatha Finance PLC, a leading licensed finance company
\nand the largest fully-owned subsidiary of Sampath Bank PLC, today announced a
\nlandmark leadership transition. Mr. Mathisha Hewavitharana, the current Chief Executive
\nOfficer (Designate), has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer, effective 1st
\nJanuary 2026. He succeeds industry veteran Mr. Ananda Seneviratne, who concludes a
\ndistinguished seven years tenure at the helm of the organization as its Managing
\nDirector.
\nThe appointment marks a milestone in Siyapatha\u2019s commitment to internal talent
\ndevelopment. Mr. Hewavitharana, a pioneering member of the team, joined the
\nCompany in 2005 as a Junior Marketing Executive. Over 20 years, he rose through the
\nranks, serving as the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) from 2021 and the Chief Strategy
\nOfficer (CSO) from 2025.
\nA Legacy of Growth
\nUnder the outgoing leadership of Mr. Ananda Seneviratne, Siyapatha Finance
\ntransformed into a powerhouse in the Non-Bank Financial Institutions (NBFI) sector.
\nDuring his tenure, the Company:
\n\u2219Expanded its footprint to a 61-branch network island-wide.
\n\u2219Grew its asset base to exceed LKR 75 Billion.
\n\u2219Secured an A (lka) Stable rating from Fitch Ratings.
\n\u2219Consistently ranked among the top ten Finance Companies in Sri Lanka.
\nThe New Era of Leadership
\nMr. Hewavitharana brings a formidable blend of academic excellence and deep
\ninstitutional knowledge to the role. A graduate of the University of Colombo with both a
\nBachelor\u2019s and an MBA, his credentials include MCIM (UK), AIB, and ACMA\/CGMA (UK).
\nHe also received Executive Leadership training at the Stanford Graduate School of
\nBusiness, USA.<\/p>\n

“We are delighted to appoint Mathisha to the top job,” said Mr. Sumith
\nCumaranatunga, Chairman of Siyapatha Finance PLC. “Mathisha is indisputably
\none of the most brilliant minds of his generation. His appointment is a testament to our
\nrobust leadership development process; he has undergone three years of intensive
\nmentoring by the Board. We are confident that he will build upon the strong foundation
\nof transparency, governance, and profitability laid by his predecessor.”
\n\u201cToday Siyapatha is considered one of the well-managed, low risk, highly compliant and
\nmost profitable Non-Banking Finance Institutions. The Board and I are confident that
\nthe Company will grow on that strong foundation under the leadership of the new CEO
\nMathisha as well\u201d he further added.
\nOutgoing Managing Director, Mr. Ananda Seneviratne, expressed his confidence in
\nthe transition: “Mathisha was a key pillar of my Management Team. He demonstrated
\nexceptional resilience during national-level economic hardships and possesses the fine
\nbusiness acumen required to lead in a volatile market. I wish him every success.”
\nKnown for an empathetic and humble leadership style, Mr. Hewavitharana is recognized
\nacross the industry for fostering a culture of self-reliant leadership. His vision for
\nSiyapatha Finance involves leveraging the Company\u2019s strong financial health to drive
\nfurther innovation and community-centric growth.
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\nSiyapatha Finance PLC is a leading licensed Finance Company regulated by the Central
\nBank of Sri Lanka and it is the largest fully-owned subsidiary of the Sampath Bank
\nGroup. With a history spanning over two decades, the Company offers a wide range of
\nfinancial services including Leasing, Gold Loans, Factoring, Business Loans and Fixed
\nDeposits.
\nSiyapatha Finance PLC has secured the title of \u201cBest Employer
\nBrand\u201d for the third consecutive year at the recently
\nconcluded Employer Branding Awards 2025.
\nThe accolade recognizes the Company\u2019s outstanding practices and innovative strategies
\nin employer branding, reaffirming its strong commitment to employee engagement,
\nretention, and creating an inspiring workplace culture.<\/p>\n

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