Singer Finance appoints Geethaka Fernando to Board

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Geethaka Fernando

Singer Finance (Lanka) PLC has appointed Geethaka Fernando to its Board as a Non-Independent Non-Executive Director.

Fernando is currently employed by Hayleys PLC as the Head of Group Digital Transformation. He possesses over 20 years of professional experience, gained both locally and internationally, having held positions with leading organisations including Rolls-Royce PLC (UK), Mercedes-Benz Ltd., (UK), GSK PLC/Haleon PLC (UK), and Eureka Technology Partners Ltd., (Sri Lanka). His diverse industry experience encompasses IT services, engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, nuclear, pharmaceuticals, and consumer packaged goods.

Fernando holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Aston Business School, Birmingham, UK, and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Physics from the University of Colombo. He is also a Passed Finalist of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), UK. In addition, he holds a National Diploma in Human Resources Management, PRINCE2 Practitioner in Project Management, ITIL and ISO 20000 Foundation, TOGAF 9 certification, Technology Business Management (TBM) Analyst recognition, and Six Sigma Black Belt certification.

Fernando has no relevant interest in Shares/Debentures issued by the company. This appointment was recommended by the Nominations and Governance Committee of the Company and approved by the Board on 22 September 2026. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has approved the said appointment by their letter dated 10 November 2026.