Dakshitha Vithanage

Background

About Dakshitha Vithanage

Experienced Team Lead with over 5 years of experience in investment banking and capital markets. Led the completion of M&A transactions with enterprise values ranging from $5 million -$50 million across multiple industries, including manufacturing, FMCG, insurance, pharmaceutical, retail, IT and renewable energy. Key Strengths include financial modelling, equity valuation, financial analysis, strategic planning, client needs analysis, project management and leadership, deal execution, relationship building, and end-to-end M&A processes. Key Highlights: • Led the USD 12 Mn initial public offering of Hela Apparel PLC, the largest equity listing in Sri Lanka in the last decade. • Advised a Singaporean investment holding company on the acquisition of a New York specialty food products company. • Sole representative of the Corporate Finance division in the company’s Social Media Strategy team, successfully placing the company among the Best 100 Brands in Sri Lanka within the first year. CFA Level 3 candidate, Passed finalist of CIMA-UK, BSc. in Finance, and Currently pursuing a Post Graduate Certificate in Financial Technology at Seneca College. Committed to lifelong learning and personal development, I have a strong track record of quickly adapting to new and complex situations. I am passionate about leveraging finance to drive growth and overcome challenges, and I take pride in persistence and diligence. Through my experiences, I have learned to seek out every opportunity, embrace challenges, and continuously grow both personally and professionally.