SLASSCOM recently announced the appointment of its new Board of Directors for the year 2023/24, comprising of accomplished industry leaders and experts.
Jehan Perinpanayagam, the newly appointed Chairman for 2023/24, brings an impressive 26-year career journey that has been marked by pioneering achievements, including the establishment of Sri Lanka’s first shared services and the introduction of the country’s initial rural BPMs.
SLASSCOM’s 1st Vice Chairman Nishan Mendis is the Executive Director and Technology Consulting Leader, and the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for PwC Sri Lanka and Maldives. His journey in the industry spans over 23 years, during which he has played a pivotal role in spearheading numerous projects of national significance.
99X Technology COO Shehani Seneviratne takes on the role of 2nd Vice Chairman. She has been a part of SLASSCOM for more than a decade and provided leadership to many areas including the Quality and HR forums. She is a founding member of the Women technopreneur forum.
London Stock Exchange Group Director and Head of Market Services Technology Feroz Cader becomes Director – Operations. He’s a key player in advancing technology at LSEG’s Financial Markets Infrastructure, driving efficiency.
Director Finance Sampath Jayasundara, brings a wealth of expertise and leadership as the Chief Executive Officer and Director of hSenid Business Solutions PLC & Peoples HR.
In addition to the office bearers, an esteemed group of industry leaders and experts have been appointed as Board Directors of SLASSCOM. This includes Shehan Selvanayagam, Managing Director of Loops, a seasoned professional with a keen eye for marketing trends, having spearheaded his company to successfully create innovative solutions that seamlessly blend creativity and cutting-edge technology.
Inqbaytor Pty Ltd Co-Founder and CEO Dr. Harshani Perera, the brainchild of the revolutionary travel agent super app ‘Ticket Gadget.’ that has rapidly grown to become the largest online travel consolidator in Sri Lanka.
The other distinguished board appointees are Arjuna Nanayakkara, Chief Executive Officer of GTN Group renowned for his strategic acumen in transforming businesses through technology. Haridhu Abeygoonaratne, Managing Director of Simcentric, is one who has showcased entrepreneurial brilliance, leading to remarkable achievements in the tech landscape.
ADA’s Regional Head-South Asia Sanjini Munaweera a dynamic thought leader, excels in customer experiences and ROI in B2B and B2C. With strategic insights, she fosters growth through relationships. Zahra Cader, serving as Director-Consulting and ESG Leader at PwC Sri Lanka and the Maldives, brings substantial value to the SLASSCOM board by utilizing her expertise in strategic consulting to drive digital transformation and promote inclusive growth, whilst Thothathri Vaikuntam, as the Centre Head and Resident Director of HCL Technologies, Sri Lanka, is adept at strategic leadership.
