Standard Capital appoints W. M. Dayarathne to Board

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W. M. Dayarathne

Standard Capital PLC has appointed W. M. Dayarathne to its Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director.

Dayarathne is an experienced financial professional with over 20 years of extensive experience in corporate finance, strategic business development, financial analysis, and executive leadership.

He has held senior management roles across diverse industries, serving as Accountant, Chief Accountant, Finance Manager, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and Director of Finance.

His career includes more than five years of international experience managing financial operations in foreign markets, including Iraq, Tanzania, and Uganda.

Currently, Dayarathne serves as the Director of Finance at APS Lanka Ltd., a leading MEP company operating in Sri Lanka and Tanzania. Prior to this, he served as the Chief Financial Officer for Diana Trading Company Ltd., and Diana Chocolate Ltd., where he was instrumental in driving market penetration strategies, managing major capital investments, and expanding market share.

His executive leadership experience also includes serving as the Chief Executive Officer of ABC Group of Companies within the microfinance sector. Globally, he has managed financial and operational portfolios for Delta Group of Companies in Iraq and Aluminum Holloware Industries (Tz) Ltd., in East Africa.

Dayarathne holds a BSc Special Degree in Accountancy and Finance from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. He also holds an MBA from Anglia Ruskin University, United Kingdom.

Professionally, he has completed the Intermediate Qualifications from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (ICASL) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA, UK). Throughout his career, he has demonstrated expertise in financial management, strategic planning, and operational oversight.

His deep understanding of the financial sector, combined with his rigorous financial discipline, enables him to provide valuable insights into financial governance, risk management, and sustainable growth strategies. He is committed to upholding the highest standards of corporate integrity and professional excellence in all board-level deliberations.