Lanka Rating Agency makes new Board appointments

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Indrajith Fernando

Priyana Gunesekera

Lanka Rating Agency Ltd. (LRA) yesterday announced the appointment of Indrajith Fernando and Priyana Gunesekera to its Board of Directors.

Fernando is a Past President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka, has held key regional and international roles, including with IFAC and SAFA, and holds fellowships with ICASL, CIMA (UK), and CMA Sri Lanka, in addition to an MBA from the University of Southern Queensland, Australia.

Gunesekera is a Fellow Member of CA Sri Lanka and CIMA (UK) with four decades of extensive expertise in financial management, audit, risk, and advisory services. She has also held senior positions, including as a Director at PwC Sri Lanka, where she advised leading corporates across diverse industries.

The other LRA Board members are Acting Chairman/Director Niranjan Mendis, CEO Dr. Kenneth De Zilwa, and Usman Haider. Lanka Rating Agency is affiliated with the Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (PACRA).

Speaking on the appointments, Dr. De Zilwa said: “The strength of Sri Lanka’s economy begins with the strength of its companies. At LRA, our mission is to build that strength, helping businesses fortify their balance sheets, gain investor confidence, and expand into new markets. With the depth of expertise our new Board brings, we are equipped to take this journey forward and contribute directly to a stronger national balance sheet and a more competitive Sri Lankan economy.”