Kaushalya Ruwanthika Ariyathilaka
Channa de Silva currently serves as the Chairman of the Sarvodaya Development Finance and Founder Chairman of Capital Media. He previously served as Managing Director of Summit Finance PLC as well as Group Managing Director of Delmege Group Limited. He has served the state sector previously as Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Executive Director of the Board of Investments (BOI) Sri Lanka. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Colombo and Master’s Degrees from Harvard University (USA) and Melbourne University (Australia).
Kaushalya is a grantmaking and social impact practitioner. She has worked with the Human Rights Commission, UNDP, and Transparency International Sri Lanka. She was a Fellow of #ShiftThePower and the US State Department Professional Fellows Programme. She is an alumna of the Asian University for Women and the University of Trento, and is currently pursuing an LLB.
Susikaran worked at Ernst & Young for three years, engaging in statutory and project audits funded by USAID, the EU, ChildFund Sri Lanka, and Diakonia. He also handled resource audits, fraud investigations, and capacity-building assignments. He spent 10 years at Youth for Christ as an accountant. He is IAB UK-qualified, a CIMA UK passed finalist, and holds an MBA in Finance from Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK.
Sundaralingam Susikaran
Channa de Silva currently serves as the Chairman of the Sarvodaya Development Finance and Founder Chairman of Capital Media. He previously served as Managing Director of Summit Finance PLC as well as Group Managing Director of Delmege Group Limited. He has served the state sector previously as Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Executive Director of the Board of Investments (BOI) Sri Lanka. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Colombo and Master’s Degrees from Harvard University (USA) and Melbourne University (Australia).
Suranga is a seasoned social development professional with over 20 years’ experience, specialising in governance and participatory research. His career includes impactful roles at ADIC, TISL, Rainbow Institute, and IPID. Holding a Postgraduate Degree from University of Colombo and a Bachelor’s from Sri Jayewardenepura, he is a trained counsellor focusing on social development research, monitoring, and evaluation.
Nilantha Attapathu
Channa de Silva currently serves as the Chairman of the Sarvodaya Development Finance and Founder Chairman of Capital Media. He previously served as Managing Director of Summit Finance PLC as well as Group Managing Director of Delmege Group Limited. He has served the state sector previously as Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Executive Director of the Board of Investments (BOI) Sri Lanka. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Colombo and Master’s Degrees from Harvard University (USA) and Melbourne University (Australia).
Rifkan holds a Master’s in Human Resource Management (University of Colombo) and a Social Work Degree (NISD). He has over 13 years of experience in development work, including local initiatives, interfaith dialogue, and civic education. He has worked with IFES, CPBR, and the IWARE. A Kalinga Fellowship alumnus, he is a speechcraft enthusiast and storyteller, actively engaged with the Centre for Beach Clean-up and Round Table Sri Lanka.
Ahamed Rifkan
Channa de Silva currently serves as the Chairman of the Sarvodaya Development Finance and Founder Chairman of Capital Media. He previously served as Managing Director of Summit Finance PLC as well as Group Managing Director of Delmege Group Limited. He has served the state sector previously as Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Executive Director of the Board of Investments (BOI) Sri Lanka. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Colombo and Master’s Degrees from Harvard University (USA) and Melbourne University (Australia).
Suranga is a seasoned social development professional with over 20 years’ experience, specialising in governance and participatory research. His career includes impactful roles at ADIC, TISL, Rainbow Institute, and IPID. Holding a Postgraduate Degree from University of Colombo and a Bachelor’s from Sri Jayewardenepura, he is a trained counsellor focusing on social development research, monitoring, and evaluation.
Suranga Wanniarachchi
Channa de Silva currently serves as the Chairman of the Sarvodaya Development Finance and Founder Chairman of Capital Media. He previously served as Managing Director of Summit Finance PLC as well as Group Managing Director of Delmege Group Limited. He has served the state sector previously as Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Executive Director of the Board of Investments (BOI) Sri Lanka. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Colombo and Master’s Degrees from Harvard University (USA) and Melbourne University (Australia).
Priyadharshani previously worked at the Department of Education and holds a Graduate Diploma in Business Management from BMS Campus. She brings 12 years of experience in finance, administration, HR, and grant management. Her expertise includes financial analysis, fraud investigations, and assessing organisational capacity. A trilingual professional, she adds value through event management and an entrepreneurial mindset.
Priyadharshani Karuppiah
Channa de Silva currently serves as the Chairman of the Sarvodaya Development Finance and Founder Chairman of Capital Media. He previously served as Managing Director of Summit Finance PLC as well as Group Managing Director of Delmege Group Limited. He has served the state sector previously as Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Executive Director of the Board of Investments (BOI) Sri Lanka. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Colombo and Master’s Degrees from Harvard University (USA) and Melbourne University (Australia).
Lenin holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Special) in Accounting and Finance from the University of Jaffna. He started his career as an intern at NTT and later worked at NAFSO, supporting marginalised communities. Skilled in QuickBooks and Tally, he focuses on grant management, strengthening partner organisations’ internal controls, and ensuring transparency, accountability, and accuracy in all financial operations.
Sathiyanathan
Lenin
Channa de Silva currently serves as the Chairman of the Sarvodaya Development Finance and Founder Chairman of Capital Media. He previously served as Managing Director of Summit Finance PLC as well as Group Managing Director of Delmege Group Limited. He has served the state sector previously as Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Executive Director of the Board of Investments (BOI) Sri Lanka. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Colombo and Master’s Degrees from Harvard University (USA) and Melbourne University (Australia).
Silvester is an accounting and finance professional with a BA (Hons) in International Business and Finance (Reading), a Higher Diploma in Accounting, and AAT membership. Having worked with the High Court of Colombo and Singer Sri Lanka PLC, he is a Corps Superintendent at St. John Ambulance, bringing significant expertise in accounting, auditing, and financial management. .
Silvester Aloysious
Channa de Silva currently serves as the Chairman of the Sarvodaya Development Finance and Founder Chairman of Capital Media. He previously served as Managing Director of Summit Finance PLC as well as Group Managing Director of Delmege Group Limited. He has served the state sector previously as Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Executive Director of the Board of Investments (BOI) Sri Lanka. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Colombo and Master’s Degrees from Harvard University (USA) and Melbourne University (Australia).
Thusitha is an HR professional with experience in HRM and administration across healthcare and manufacturing sectors. He has previously served as Senior HR Executive at Stemz Healthcare Lanka with comparable roles at Mediccon Healthcare (Pvt) ltd and Weerodara Stationery (Pvt) ltd. He holds a Professional Qualification in Human Resource Management and is an affiliate Member of the CIPM, Sri Lanka. He is pursuing a BA in Social Sciences at the Open University of Sri Lanka.
Thusitha Madanayake
Channa de Silva currently serves as the Chairman of the Sarvodaya Development Finance and Founder Chairman of Capital Media. He previously served as Managing Director of Summit Finance PLC as well as Group Managing Director of Delmege Group Limited. He has served the state sector previously as Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Executive Director of the Board of Investments (BOI) Sri Lanka. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Colombo and Master’s Degrees from Harvard University (USA) and Melbourne University (Australia).
Dhammika has been part of the NTT team since 2006.
Dhammika Chandani
Channa de Silva currently serves as the Chairman of the Sarvodaya Development Finance and Founder Chairman of Capital Media. He previously served as Managing Director of Summit Finance PLC as well as Group Managing Director of Delmege Group Limited. He has served the state sector previously as Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Executive Director of the Board of Investments (BOI) Sri Lanka. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Colombo and Master’s Degrees from Harvard University (USA) and Melbourne University (Australia).
