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Xalt Ventures Pty LtdConsultant - Corporate Strategy
Aug. 2024Xiamen, Fujian, ChinaResponsible for developing and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance business performance and growth in multiple industry verticals that the Company engages in. My role involves conducting market research, analyzing data, identifying business opportunities, and providing expert advice to senior management and the company board.
Caason GroupGroup Head - Partner Relations & Operations
Jun. 2019 - Jul. 2024Melbourne, AustraliaCaason Group is a sophisticated investment group and private family office supported by an experienced management team based in Melbourne, Australia with a global outlook. Caason Group emerged as a result of the amalgamation of several related enterprises initiated and acquired since the early 1990s by CEO and Managing Director Craig Astill. Caason Group was formally established in 1999. Today, Caason has assets in excess of several $100 million (AUD) in multiple investment vehicles in a variety of sectors.
Skills Development FundChairman
Jan. 2017 - Dec. 2019Colombo - Sri LankaSDFL is a Semi Government institution under the purview of the Ministry of Skills Development & Vocational Training with Mandate to develop and enhance soft skills in Sri Lanka.
National Institute of Business Management (NIBM - Sri Lanka)Chairman
Jan. 2017 - Dec. 2019Colombo
Chelinaa Capital CorporationVice President - Strategy & Planning
Jan. 2012 - Dec. 2017Sri LankaChelina Capital Corporation (Pvt) Ltd offers business consultancy services for development of various projects in Sri Lanka. The company caters to economic, social, infrastructure, and financial sectors. Chelina Capital Corporation (Pvt) Ltd is based in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Engaged in the capacity of VP from 2011-2013 and then again from 2014 -2017. During this period I was also appointed as the Forbes Asia representative for Sri Lanka and was instrumental in spearheading a special Country Feature about Sri Lanka in the Forbes Asia Magazine published for the 2016 Global CEO's conference.
Colombo Chamber of CommerceFounder Director
Jan. 2011 - Dec. 2017Colombo District, Western, Sri LankaPRO-BONO engagement as a Founder Director of the COLOMBO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (CCC), which is the capital’s largest independent networking and business support organization, representing the interests of thousands of companies within the confines of Colombo and the Western Province. CCC is committed to and actively engage in connecting like-minded business people to expand their horizons and offer members a raft of practical and professional services to augment and help develop their businesses to reach and achieve their respective goals. In addition to hosting B2B networking events each year, CCC provides member-to-member marketing opportunities, unlimited access to legal and HR advice and access to opportunities to participate in extensive international trade mission programs. CCC also represents the interests of its members when required to deal with key business stakeholders, influencers and thought leaders in Colombo and the Western Province and further afield across all business sectors. Unlike many other business membership organizations, membership of CCC is corporate and individual. This means that employees of member companies are able to take advantage of our diverse range of benefits and services whilst in the service of their parent organizations.
Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri LankaConsultant - Special Projects
Sep. 2010 - Aug. 2012World Trade Centre - Colombo 01Consultant - SEC ten key initiative roadmap to develop the Capital Market of Sri Lanka, including Developing Corporate Debt Market, Attracting New Funds (Local and Foreign), New Listings and lead on Developing New Products. Key involvement in joint initiative with Colombo Stock Exchange during Singapore Investor forum in January 2014, which showcased the Sri Lankan capital market to over 180 participants representing Fund managers and Investment banks. Moderated a panel discussion which included the Deputy Minister of Finance - The honorable Dr.Sarath Amunugama, the Governor of the Central Bank - Mr.Nivard Cabraal, the Sri Lankan Ambassador to Singapore - Her Excellency Madam Ferial Ashraf, the Chairman of the SEC - Dr.Nalaka Godahewa and the Chairman of the Colombo Stock Exchange - Mr.Krishan Balendra. New product development scope includes the facilitating of discussion for Dollar Bond Funds designed to eliminate currency risk, Real Estate Investment Trusts, Property Trusts and Exchange Traded Funds. These products will add new asset classes to Sri Lanka's investment horizon thereby creating opportunity for diversification and hedging. REITs currently taking prominence with engagement of market and relevant regulatory authorities to accelerate the introduction of this product into our Capital Market through which the landscape of Sri Lanka will evolve exponentially thereby assisting the Government to achieve ambitious township plans.
Goldman SachsSenior Manager - Business Development & Client Experience
Feb. 1999 - Aug. 2009Melbourne, AustraliaWas entrusted with duties assisting the Head of Equity Finance at Goldman Sachs JBWere and assisted in the strategic development functions of the business. Played a lead role in forming the customer service ethos of a highly robust department consisting of a variety of industry specialists and experts. Leveraged product knowledge and market expertise to develop presentation skills pre-requisite to speaking and signing up of high net worth clients at seminars. Took a lead role in the process re-engineering and change management initiatives during the merger and acquisition of the JBWere retail client and equity margins portfolio by Goldman Sachs. Liaised at board level with Adelaide Bank to ensure smooth business continuity and changeover of systems after the sale of the Goldman Sachs JBWere loan book for AUD800 Million, supported by a portfolio worth 4Billion (AUD). Championed the systems integration project carried out by above mentioned acquisition on the newly created entity Adelaide Equity Finance Pty Ltd, whilst protecting the client experience in 2005. Led a team of subject matter experts during this period to come up with the draft proposal for the integration of systems with minimum down time during non market trading hours of D.day to minimise negative consequences as a result of client portfolios not reflecting live prices. Day to day responsibilities pertaining to risk analysis, sales support, loan book analysis, client education, staff training and general work force administration.
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