Fairoze Burah appointed DGM of Softlogic Finance PLC

Fairoze Burah has been appointed the Deputy General Manager (DGM) of Softlogic Finance PLC with effect from 27 July. He previously served as the Vice President – Administration of Amana Bank PLC from 2006 to 2014. 

In 2010/2011, he functioned as a key Member of the Corporate Management Team (CMT) responsible for the formation and establishment of the country’s first commercial bank operating on the principles of Islamic Banking; Amana Bank.

Fairoze brings a plethora of experience, both locally and internationally, having held many senior positions such as General Manager, Group General Manager Human Resources and Administration and Group Human Resources Manager in reputed companies engaged in diversified businesses in Sri Lanka. He has over 30 years of management experience in Sri Lanka and in overseas employment.

He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) specialising in Human Resources Management from the Postgraduate Institute of Management, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.

Fairoze has been appointed to oversee various growth opportunities for Soflogic Finance PLC and to support the company’s rapid expansion programmes for long-term business development. He will concentrate on introducing non-interest based Islamic Finance Products and Services to expand Softlogic Finance’s reach to the Eastern Province as well.