Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC (SDF) has officially named Mr. Saliya J. Ranasinghe as a Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director, effective from June 1, 2026.
With over 35 years of extensive experience in areas such as financial inclusion, banking, microfinance, green finance, renewable energy, and development, Mr. Ranasinghe joins the Board with a robust background. His career encompasses a variety of roles on both regional and international fronts, focusing on enhancing inclusive financial systems and promoting development finance initiatives throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
Previously, Mr. Ranasinghe served as a Financial Inclusion Advisor for the Bank of Papua New Guinea’s Centre for Excellence in Financial Inclusion (CEFI). He has also specialized in developing financial products for microfinance and employment-related initiatives. His leadership roles include acting as Team Leader for the Microfinance Expansion Project and holding the position of Executive Director at CEFI.
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Mr. Ranasinghe has collaborated with prominent bilateral and multilateral organizations, including the World Bank, the International Finance Corporation, the Asian Development Bank, UNCDF, ODA UK, and the Dutch Development Corporation. His professional portfolio covers project design, consultancy, leadership in implementation, and management of development projects, with a dedicated emphasis on financial inclusion, microfinance, and sustainable economic growth.
He holds several prestigious qualifications, including being a Fellow Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants in the UK, a Member of the Chartered Global Management Accountant in the USA, and a Fellow Member of the Society of Certified Management Accountants in Sri Lanka. Additionally, he is recognized as an Honorary Fellow of the Institute of Banking and Business Management in Papua New Guinea.
Beyond his international development finance endeavors, Mr. Ranasinghe has engaged in voluntary and advisory capacities associated with the Sarvodaya movement, notably serving as Vice President of Lanka Jathika Sarvodaya Society International, focusing on financial and economic development.
Mr. Ranasinghe’s addition to the SDF Board is anticipated to enhance its capabilities, leveraging his extensive knowledge in inclusive finance, microfinance, development finance, and sustainability-linked financial services. His expertise is expected to align seamlessly with SDF’s mission as a purpose-driven licensed finance company dedicated to serving underserved communities, nurturing productive sectors, and fostering responsible, impact-oriented financial solutions in Sri Lanka.
