International Investor Award Winner
Dilshan Wirasekara
Financial CEO OF The Year // Sri Lanka 2024
Dilshan Wirasekara is the Managing Director and CEO of First Capital Holdings PLC, a prominent member of the Janashakthi Group, where he also holds the position of Deputy CEO. With over 25 years of extensive experience in the financial services sector - including banking, treasury, investment management, and corporate finance, he has been at the helm of First Capital since 2013, transforming it into a key player in Sri Lanka’s capital markets. Under his leadership, the company has expanded its full-service investment offerings to include government securities, stock broking, and wealth management.
Prior to his role at First Capital, Dilshan served as General Manager at Softlogic Capital PLC and Head of Treasury at Nations Trust Bank PLC. Renowned for his expertise in Asset and Liability Risk Management, he has represented Sri Lankan firms in international competitions, receiving several prestigious awards. An alumnus of INSEAD Business School in France and AOTS in Tokyo, Dilshan continues to play a vital role in shaping the financial landscape of Sri Lanka.
