Meet our board of directors
"Mr. Thirukumar Premakumar is a seasoned Professional Moderator with over a decade of experience on developing projects. With a background in investigative journalism, he has spent many years as a journalist before transitioning to his current role. Mr. Thirukumar is dedicated to implementing projects that contribute to the development of contemporary Sri Lanka, particularly in the face of challenges related to peace, transparency, gender equality, youth participation, media literacy, democracy, and accountability."
"Mr. Sanjay Samarasinghe, Country Manager at Aramex Lanka, cultivates high-performing teams and executes impactful strategies. Dedicated to advancing social entrepreneurship, education, and youth leadership, his visionary approach empowers young people within the International Youth Alliance for Peace (IYAP)."
"Rachel Paul is a dynamic HR leader with 10+ years of experience across IT, e-commerce, NGOs, and consultancy. As Head of HR at Paraqum Technologies, she drives strategic talent management, culture transformation, and business-aligned HR practices, with a proven record in performance optimization, employee engagement, and building high-impact teams."
"Attached to a leading financial institution, holds dual Master’s degrees in Financial Economics (MFE) and Business Administration (MBA – Finance), with credentials including CMA (Australia), CISI, CBCA, and KPI Institute certification. He brings robust expertise in banking, credit, strategy, and financial management across diverse institutional contexts."
"Dr. Asitha Pinnaduwa is a seasoned banking professional with over 23 years of experience across treasury, corporate, and retail banking. Holding a DBA and multiple international credentials, he brings deep expertise in financial inclusion, strategic leadership, and governance, with a strong academic and multi-disciplinary background in economics and policy."
"An internationally certified Governance and Compliance Specialist with 30+ years in global financial services, she excels in risk management, regulatory compliance, and ethical leadership. With a proven track record in strengthening institutions and leading diverse teams, she is passionate about mentoring future leaders and driving purpose-driven, cross-sector governance strategies."
"Rasika Gunawardana is a seasoned operations leader with 15+ years in BPO/KPO and IT, specializing in revenue cycle management and cross-border operations. As AVP of Operations, he excels in process optimization, risk management, and P&L leadership. A certified trainer, he champions continuous improvement and leadership development."