Leading industry professionals join Fintrex Board

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Ahamed Sabry Ibrahim

Shrihan B. Perera

Fintrex Finance Ltd. announced the appointment of two new Directors to its company – A. Sabry Ibrahim and Shrihan B. Perera, both renowned and respected corporate personalities, join the team as Independent Non-Executive Directors.

Given their substantial years of corporate experience at the highest level in their respective industries, Fintrex Finance said it was pleased to join hands with these individuals on its journey of growth.

Ibrahim was appointed as Director, Fintrex Finance Ltd. with effect from 14 June. Previously the Chief Executive Officer/General Manager of People’s Leasing and Finance PLC, he holds over 37 years of banking experience primarily in the areas of corporate banking, treasury management and risk management. His experience extends to senior positions held both locally and internationally.

Ibrahim was the Senior Deputy General Manager, Wholesale Banking and the Senior Deputy General Manager, Risk Management of People’s Bank PLC. He also served as the Deputy General Manager, Head of Treasury, Head of Corporate Banking and Recoveries, Chief Risk Officer and Chief Credit Officer of Hatton National Bank PLC and was Head of Credit and GSAM at Standard Chartered Bank.

He was also a Director of HNB Securities Ltd., People’s Merchant Bank PLC, People’s Insurance PLC, People’s Micro-commerce Ltd., People’s Leasing Fleet Management Ltd., People’s Leasing Property Development Ltd., People’s Leasing Havelock Properties Ltd. and Lankan Alliance Finance Ltd.

He holds an Honours Degree (B.Sc) from the University of Colombo and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers – UK (FCIB).

Shrihan B. Perera was appointed as Director with effect from 16 July. With a decade of experience in the apparel industry, Perera was the Chief Executive Officer of the Teejay Group and the Intimate Apparel Division of Brandix Apparel Solutions Ltd. prior to joining Fintrex Finance.

His experience extends to many years as CEO as well as positions held at senior management levels in diverse industries both locally and overseas including the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods, porcelain and service sectors. Having served with the Al Mulla Group, a leading diversified conglomerate in Kuwait, followed by a 13-year tenure at Unilever Sri Lanka, Perera is presently an Independent Director of Teejay Lanka Prints Ltd. and Teejay India Ltd., two renowned establishments within the Brandix Group of Companies

Perera holds a B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering (Honors) degree from the University of Moratuwa and is a Fellow Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants/CGMA, UK.