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Investing in relationships for over 44 years

Incorporated in 1981, Janashakthi Finance has carved a name for itself as an eclectic facilitator of cutting-edge financial solutions to a diverse and growing clientele. The company provides an array of tailored financial services which includes Mobilization of Deposits, Savings Accounts, Leasing, Hire Purchase, Pledge Loans, Gold Loans, Working Capital, Corporate Financing and Islamic Financial solutions. Janashakthi Finance PLC is a member of the Janashakthi Group that operates in Insurance, Finance, and Investment.

Vision

To be a leading provider of unique Financial Solutions

Mission

  • Striving to maintain the highest service excellence to our customers
  • Creating wealth for our shareholders
  • Engaging in best business practices
  • Assuring the well-being of our employees

CORE VALUES

INTEGRITY

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Uphold the highest ethical standards, honesty and transparency while balancing the interests of all our stakeholders in a fair and equitable manner.

INNOVATION

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Embrace curiosity, challenge the ordinary, and create extraordinary solutions. Together, let’s drive progress in a changing world.

PERFORMANCE DRIVEN

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Maintain a consistently high level of quality across all of your work and deliver results on all your commitments.

RESPECT

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Treat others with dignity and fairness. Respect everyone’s time, space, and opinions, even if they differ. Foster a safe, inclusive environment that empowers growth.

COLLABORATION

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Always work as one team across all functions to deliver the best possible experience to our stakeholders.

Board of directors

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Mr. Rajendra Theagarajah
Chairman/ Non Executive Director
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Mr. Prakash A. Schaffter
Non-Executive Director
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Mr. Sriyan Cooray
Independent Non-Executive Director/ Senior Director
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Mr. Darshana Ratnayake
Independent Non-Executive Director
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Mr. Nalin Karunaratne
Independent Non-Executive Director
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Ms. Manohari Abeyesekera
Independent Non-Executive Director
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Ms. Sandamali Chandrasekera
Independent Non-Executive Director
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Mr. Daniel Alphonsus
Independent Non-Executive Director

Senior Management team

The corporate management team is headed by the CEO and consist of the following members whose profiles are given below.

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Mr. Sithambaram Sri Ganendran
Acting Chief Executive Officer
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Mr. Saminda Ratnayake
Head of Channels
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Mr. Prabath Silva
Head of Credit & Operations
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Mr. Dhanuka Perera
AGM Gold Loans
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Mr. Chatura Kulatilaka
AGM ICT
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Mrs. Gayani Godellawatta
Head of Compliance
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Mr. Nuwan Nilantha
AGM Treasury and Corporate Planning
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Mr. Duminda Wijewardana
AGM Recoveries
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Mr. Thushara Ranathunga
Chief Internal Auditor
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Mr. Wajira Senanayaka
Manager HR

Milestones over the years

27th July 2009

Incorporated on the 24 July 1981 under the Companies Ordinance No. 51 of 1938 and re-registered under the new Companies Act No. 7 of 2007 on the 27th July 2009, Bartlet Finance PLC, presently known as Janashakthi Finance PLC, is a Public Limited Company established in Sri Lanka

30th June 2011

The Company is licensed by the Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka to accept fixed deposits from the public. The Company is registered under the Finance Leasing Act No. 56 of 2000 and Finance Business Act No. 42 of 2011. Bartleet Finance PLC is in compliance with the CBSL regulations and was listed on the CSE via Debt Introduction (Debentures) on the 30th June 2011 Originally, Bartleet Finance PLC was a member of the Bartleet Group of Companies. The Company's parent undertaking was Bartleet Transcapital Limited.

August 2014

In accordance to the guidelines given by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka in its Master Plan on Consolidation of Finance Sector companies, Janashakthi PLC signed an MoU with Bartleet Transcapital Ltd, (parent Company of Bartlet Finance PLC), to amalgamate Janashakthi Finance PLC and Bartleet Finance PLC in August 2014.

22nd January 2015

On the 22nd January 2015, Janashakthi PLC acquired 86.79% stake of Bartleet Finance PLC representing 6,639,998 Ordinary Voting Shares. With the above acquisition, Janashakthi PLC acquired a total stake of 99.78% of Bartleet Finance PLC (7,633,747 Ordinary Voting Shares). Subsequently, 14,375 shares were bought by Janashakthi PLC from minority shareholders of Bartleet Finance PLC increasing total shareholding of Janashakthi PLC in Bartleet Finance PLC to 99.95%.

25th June 2015

On 25 June 2015, shareholders of both entities approved the amalgamation at an Extraordinary General Meeting.

16th July 2015

Later, on 16 July 2015, the Registrar of Companies issued the certificate of amalgamation, assets and liabilities of Janashakthi Finance PLC were acquired by Bartlet Finance PLC, which continued to be the surviving entity.

14th August 2015

On 14th August 2015, the Company was re-named as "Orient Finance PLC"

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