Janashakthi Finance PLC, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group), has secured a Silver Award at the Sri Lanka Institute of Training and Development (SLITAD) People Development Awards 2025/26, recognising its continued commitment to talent development, employee growth and strengthening workforce capabilities.
Guided by JXG’s core values of Integrity, Collaboration, Respect, Performance Driven and Innovation, Janashakthi Finance places people development at the centre of its organisational culture. The Company’s approach aligns individual growth with business priorities through continuous learning, capability building and professional development. These initiatives aim to help employees maximise their strengths, adapt to changing customer expectations and contribute to improved organisational performance.
Commenting on the achievement, Sithambaram Sri Ganendran, Chief Executive Officer of Janashakthi Finance PLC, said, “Our people are central to Janashakthi Finance’s progress. This accolade reflects the commitment of our employees and the work undertaken to strengthen their capabilities. Our priority is to translate learning into better customer service, stronger accountability, and improved business performance, while creating opportunities for our people to grow with the Company.”
Sachinthani Meeriyagalla, Head of Human Resources at Janashakthi Finance PLC, added, “Every employee has the potential to learn, grow, and contribute in different ways. Our focus is on helping everyone on our team identify their strengths and needs, while encouraging them to apply what they learn in their day-to-day roles. We want our people to feel valued, take ownership of their development, and lead fulfilling careers with Janashakthi Finance.”
Building on this achievement, Janashakthi Finance will continue to enhance its learning culture and invest in employee development, ensuring that its people capabilities remain aligned with the Company’s evolving business priorities.
Sampath Bank PLC Names Hashindra Silva as Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director
Sampath Bank PLC has appointed Hashindra Silva as a Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director, bringing extensive cross-industry business expertise and experience in strategic planning, commercial management and corporate governance to the Bank’s Board.
Mr. Silva has built a strong professional background across several sectors, including automotive, vehicle after-sales services, motor spare parts, hospitality and property development. He currently serves as an Executive Director of Indra Traders (Pvt) Limited, Indra Service Park (Pvt) Limited, Indra Motor Spares (Pvt) Limited and Indra Property Development (Pvt) Limited. In addition, he holds Non-Executive Director positions at Braybrooke Residential Properties (Pvt) Limited and Indra Hotels and Resorts (Pvt) Limited.
His expertise covers strategic planning, business development, financial and commercial management, and corporate governance. Throughout his career, he has been involved in strategic decision-making, strengthening business performance, expanding commercial opportunities and developing local and international business partnerships.
Mr. Silva received his education at Trinity College, Kandy, before earning a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Electronic and Electrical Engineering from the University of Sunderland, United Kingdom. He also holds a Master of Business Administration from Cardiff Metropolitan University, United Kingdom, combining a technical educational foundation with advanced business management knowledge.
He is actively involved in several professional organisations, including the Chamber of Young Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE), the Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID) and the Vehicle Importers Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL). He also served as a Committee Member of the Young Directors Forum (YDF) during 2024/2025.
Sampath Bank PLC has welcomed Mr. Silva to its Board, expressing confidence that his diverse industry experience and commercial insights will contribute to the Bank’s strategic direction and future growth. His appointment is expected to further strengthen the breadth of expertise within the Bank’s leadership while supporting its focus on sound corporate governance and sustainable long-term value creation for all stakeholders.
Janashakthi Finance Secures Silver Award at SLITAD People Development Awards 2025/26
