During a career spanning over 15 years in the field of finance, he has gained a vast amount of expertise in the industry. He is a Fellow of the Society of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka and a member of the Institute of Charted Accountants of Sri Lanka. Prior to joining Commercial Credit & Finance PLC, he severed The Finance Company Plc as Chief Acting AGM Finance, General Manager Operations, and General Manager, overseeing the company's financial activities.
He has experience in Accounting and Financial Management, budget development and management forecasting, planning, Treasury Management, Auditing, Tax Planning, and business leadership. As the Chief Financial Officer at Commercial Credit, Mr. Deshapriya is responsible for overseeing the Finance Division and holds the responsibility of managing and directing activities towards the Company’s strategic focus.