Rajendra Theagarajah appointed chairman

Orient Finance PLC, a member of the Janashakthi Group, announced the appointment of veteran banker, Rajendra Theagarajah, as the company’s Non-Executive, Independent Director and Chairman of the Board with effect from 28 April 2022.

Taking the helm of the company post the untimely demise of former Chairman, Anil Tittawella, Rajendra Theagarajah will be playing a pivotal role in driving the next phase of Orient Finance’s growth.

“I am delighted to welcome Rajendra Theagarajah aboard Orient Finance, as its Chairman. He brings with him a wealth of leadership experience in the financial services sector as well as a host of other industries,” said Prakash Schaffter, Director, Orient Finance PLC. “Building on the strong fundamentals of Orient Finance and the Group, I look forward to seeing the newly appointed Chairman leading us to greater heights.”