First Capital Holdings PLC appoints Lasith Nanayakkara as Chief Transformation Officer

First Capital Holdings PLC, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group) and a pioneering full-service investment institution, is proud to announce the appointment of Lasith Nanayakkara as the Chief Transformation Officer.  

Lasith, a seasoned technology leader with over 35 years of international experience, brings deep expertise in digital transformation, enterprise architecture, and technology modernisation. His career has spanned key markets including Australia, New Zealand, the USA, Japan, Cambodia, the UK, and Sri Lanka, covering sectors such as Banking and Finance, Insurance, Retail, Leisure and Entertainment, Manufacturing and Healthcare. He has led major digital initiatives for multi-million-dollar organisations, integrating business strategy with advanced technological capabilities.

Throughout his extensive career, Lasith has designed and executed enterprise-wide technology ecosystems involving MicroServices, APIs, complex communication networks, data centres, disaster recovery frameworks, and cloud environments. He is also a specialist in enterprise applications, having overseen successful implementations of Oracle–PeopleSoft ERP, Core Banking platforms, credit card systems, eBusiness applications and mission-critical custom solutions. His leadership has shaped high-performing technology and operations teams, strengthened service delivery and supported transformative change across both the Banking and Hospitality sectors.

Commenting on the appointment, Dilshan Wirasekara, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of First Capital Holdings PLC, said, “We are pleased to welcome Lasith to First Capital as he takes on this pivotal leadership role. His exceptional expertise, international exposure and proven ability to lead large-scale digital transformation make him well suited to guide our technology strategy. As First Capital continues to evolve, his leadership will be instrumental in strengthening our digital capabilities, driving operational excellence and ensuring we remain competitive and future ready.”

The appointment of Lasith Nanayakkara as Chief Transformation Officer reinforces First Capital’s commitment to building a strong digital foundation that supports innovation, efficiency and long-term growth. It also reflects the organisation’s focus on investing in top-tier leadership to lead its next phase of technological and strategic advancement.

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About First Capital Holdings PLC

First Capital Holdings PLC is a listed full-service investment institution in Sri Lanka, operating as a primary dealer, corporate finance advisor, wealth manager and stockbroker. With strong emphasis on upholding stability, fostering a competitive advantage, and providing an exceptional customer experience, together with the support of JXG (Janashakthi Group), First Capital focuses on staying true to its ‘Performance First’ ethos. The company has been recognised as the Most Valuable Consumer Brand in the Investment Banking sector by Brand Finance for two consecutive years. With over four decades of expertise in providing capital market solutions, the Credit Ratings of First Capital Holdings PLC and First Capital Treasuries PLC (subsidiary) were upgraded by Lanka Credit Rating Agency Limited (LRA) from “A” to “A+” with the outlook revised from positive to stable.