Nabhan Akeel serves as the Chairman/Group Managing Director of LIMRA Holdings Limited, a multi-national, diversified conglomerate with a portfolio of 18 subsidiaries, and footprint across 6 industries, spanning 8 countries.
He is a visionary, self-made chief architect, and a highly motivated and resourceful senior level executive with a track record of consistently exceeding revenue, profit, and business growth goals, even in challenging, fast-paced environments.
He has extensive experience with highly engineered systems, which necessitates a comprehensive understanding of key business drivers in a variety of markets and industries. He excels at establishing relationships with senior-level decision-makers, seizing control of critical problem areas, and meeting customer obligations. He has led and expanded four IT companies, as well as organizations in the Mother & Baby care, Toys, Retail, Power & Energy, and Ecommerce industries, and transformed them into dynamic and progressive organizations.
Having graduated with a degree in engineering from Moratuwa University in Sri Lanka, he has also amassed extensive expertise in the areas of management, accounting, and logistics over the course of nearly 30 years of corporate experience, all the while forging fruitful connections with clients, partners, and stakeholders from around the globe.
Director / Chief Officer Strategy, Marcom & New Business Ventures
Well networked and highly successful in implementing business process improvements, defining company direction, achieving goals, and changing & optimizing business procedures.
A seasoned and successful corporate executive with exposure and experience gained in covering 13 Industries such as Information Technology, BPO, Shipping, Consumer Electronics, Domestic Appliances, Personal Care, Pharmaceuticals, Finance, Education, Mother & Baby care, Retail, Activated Carbon, Mobile and Apparel, today holds the roles of Non-Executive Independent Director in the largest Finance and Leasing company in Sri Lanka, and Director cum Chief Strategy Officer, in LIMRA Holdings Limited, with a track record of producing, presenting and managing the implementation of innovative business solutions.
He is highly motivated with a proven ability to develop people and commercialize all aspects of a business, with a wealth of exposure and experience in converting opportunity into success and of driving profit and growth. Well networked and highly successful in implementing business process improvements, defining company direction, achieving goals, change and optimizing business procedures. Much loved by his colleagues and superiors for his innate practicality when it comes to Strategic Management and Marketing, having spearheaded diverse portfolios and campaigns throughout his vast career; he is adored by his subordinates for his understanding, oversight and democratic leadership style, and is easily a mentor form any new entrants into the dynamic field of marketing.
Rizwan can be constantly seen taking initiative in driving any project to reach its completion, much ahead of the deadline. He holds a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Wales, Cardiff. Rizwan is a Certified Member of the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing, a Member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing.
Non-Executive Director
Among his many areas of expertise, as a Non-Executive Director on the Board of LIMRA Holdings Ltd, he advises and directs the group on business aspects with a specialization on Legal, Corporate Governance and Compliance.
Keerthi Pathiraja is an Attorney-at-Law, called to the Bar in 2004. He is currently working as the Head of Legal / Company Secretary (Assistant Vice President) at Nestle Lanka PLC since January 2016, prior to which he was the Head of Legal and Board Secretary at Laugfs Group of Companies. His expertise originates from demonstrated history of working in diversified industries.
Skilled in Litigation, Alternate Dispute Resolution, Advocacy through industry associations, Negotiations, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Corporate Governance, Corporate and Capital Market Laws, Food and Consumer Laws. Strong business development professional with a Master of Laws (LL.M.) focused in International Business Law of Cardiff Metropolitan University and holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration from the University of West London. As a Non-Executive Director to the Board of LIMRA Holdings Ltd, Mr. Keerthi would advise and direct the group all business aspects with a specialization on Legal, Corporate Governance, Compliance and many other areas with his expertise.
Non-Executive Director
Niroshan Jayasuriya is a Finance Professional with over 16 years of cross-functional and international experience in over 15 countries.
Niroshan Jayasuriya is a Finance Professional with over 16 years of cross-functional and international experience in over 15 countries. His experience spans the FMCG and apparel industries. He is currently the Executive Director of Finance and a member of the Board of Directors of Unilever Sri Lanka Ltd.
Niroshan graduated from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura in Sri Lanka and has an Executive MBA from the University of West London. He is also a Chartered Global Management Accountant and an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (UK). Niroshan volunteers as a mentor at several educational institutions outside of work.
Founder & Director / Principal Consultant / Chief Visionary Officer - IT Cluster
A Visionary; A Technocrat; An Entrepreneur; with over Two Decades of tech commitment, playing the role of a Chief Visionary Officer whilst serving as an Executive Board Member for over 8 years, in a Multi-National Conglomerate.
He passions in the introduction of Novel Technological Solutions, Next-Gen Intelligent Cyber Security Services and Cognitive Automation via Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence platforms.
A hands-on strategic Geek, who revelled the Cyber Security Industry setting standards that are above industry norms and ensuring that every organization has the right to cyber security. His specialty ranges from malware reversing, memory forensics, Incident response & an occasional red teaming engagement.
An avid enthusiast with a Philosophy of Humanizing Technology which he accomplishes in mentoring advocates for Agile, Resilient and Meaningful Transformation, who in return would serve the nation with distinct hoour to empower lives. A devoted chess player with FIDE rating, who fascinates Emotional Intelligence Leadership, Competency Models & NLP.
Director – DCS International (Pvt) Ltd
With more than 18 years of experience, and a formal background in Engineering, paired with his exceptional ability of Public Speaking, he made a new head-to-head definition to the smart security industry and a significant changeover to it.
With the special skill of Electronics and IT Engineering, and holding a Bachelor of Science (Electronic) degree from University of Kelaniya and bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) degree (Level 2) from University of Colombo, Kaushalya Setunga started his career life as an Electronics and Computer Engineering lecturer (Part time) in London Business School and Arthur C Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies. After completing his Engineering in plant training, he worked as a Senior Engineer cum Asst. Service Manager (IT) in a well-established company in Sri Lanka.
Thereafter he has joined Digital House (Pvt) Ltd in 2010, which was the founder company of LIMRA Holdings Limited as Service and Engineering Manager and formed Digital Engineering Solutions (PVT) Ltd as a subsidiary under of LIMRA Holdings. After being continuously recognized as a high performer, in 2019 he was promoted as the Director of Digital Engineering Solutions (Pvt) Ltd. In 2023, after a merger, he took the helm of DCS International (Pvt) Ltd as its Director.
With a formal background in Engineering paired with his exceptional ability of Public Speaking, he made a new head-to-head definition to the smart security industry and a significant changeover to it. More than 18 years of his strategic, forward-thinking initiatives bridged with entrepreneurial spirit, adaptability, and industrial experience that transcend the current state of the company to deliver profitability, achieve growth and business success.
Director - Strides Tech Solutions (Pvt) Ltd
He counts over 19 years of corporate experience with industry experience spanning across Consumer Electronics, Telecommunications, Mother & Baby Care, and Diversified Conglomerates, in Sri Lanka and UK.
Asvine Ganeshan is a Director of Strides Tech Solutions (Pvt) Ltd, the newest venture of LIMRA Holdings. Asvine has been associated with LIMRA Holdings for more than 14 years, of which he has spent a majority holding Managerial positions heading strategic business units. He was one of the key players in developing the company Kiddies and Toys International (Pvt) Ltd, and has helped it grow from its inception to becoming a market leader in the Mother & Baby Care sector.
He holds a BSc (Hons) in Computer Science from the University of Hertfordshire, United Kingdom. Whilst in UK, he worked at Vodafone, where he was responsible for overall training and coaching of the technical department for Vodafone in UK and Egypt. He was awarded numerous performance-based accolades during his time there.
Being a multi-faceted personality, he has shown immense skills in Strategic Decision Making, Business Management, Business Development, Brand Building, Marketing, E-Commerce, Sales, and Technical Support, to name a few.
Global CEO – Deltaspike (Pvt) Ltd
A leader in sales and technical management, he excels in overseeing product and project management, demonstrating proficiency in merger and acquisition operations.
Edwin Lim is currently the Global CEO of DeltaSpike. Boasting over 20 years of experience in the ever-evolving IT sector, Edwin is a seasoned professional renowned for his adaptability and commitment to personal growth. Throughout his extensive career, he has showcased a remarkable ability to embrace new challenges, and successfully navigate diverse responsibilities. His expertise lies in financial modeling, business consultancy, and management, where he strategically identifies and capitalizes on emerging business prospects.
Emphasizing the significance of robust relationships, Edwin has cultivated enduring connections with business partners, customers, and colleagues. Beyond professional ties, these relationships have transformed into genuine friendships, contributing to a valuable network of resources.
His multifaceted skill set spans various business functions, including business development, costing and pricing strategies, product marketing, partnership management, and corporate communications. Furthermore, his commitment to people development and transformative change underscores his role as an influential leader in the IT industry. Edwin’s journey is marked by a dedication to excellence and continuous improvement, serving as an inspiration to colleagues and industry peers alike.
CEO – EGUARDIAN (Pvt) Ltd
Started his career focusing on technology and today possesses 18 years of experience in the Services & Technology industry with immense experience in the domains of Cyber Security & Digital Transformation.
Mafaz Fahrid started his career focusing on technology and today possesses 18 years of experience in the Services & Technology industry with immense experience in the domains of Cyber Security & Digital Transformation. He holds an MBA in Marketing & Systems Management and several professional qualifications.
Mafaz was notably EGUARDIAN’s first employee and is undoubtedly one of the great success stories of the company. He joined EGUARDIAN in 2010 as a Business Development Manager to handle a key product that successfully registered year-over-year growth. Within 5 years he rose through the ranks to become the Head of Business Development and International Operations. In 2020, Mafaz was promoted as the Vice President for Sales and Operations and by 2021 he was competent to take up the challenge as the CEO of EGUARDIAN. Throughout his career, Mafaz has been awarded and recognized as one of the most valuable employees of EGUARDIAN and has bagged the Chairman’s Award several times.
CEO – Kiddies & Toys International (Pvt) Ltd
He counts over 18 years of corporate experience in varied industries including Mother & Baby care, Toys, Software Development, and BFSI.
Ajantha is the CEO of KTI. He has been with the company for over 12 years, of which he has spent a majority driving business strategies, formulating business plans, running business operations, and looking after business development and sales across the strategic business units of mother & baby care, toys, and stationary, bringing success in the local and international markets.
He counts over 18 years of corporate experience in varied industries including Mother & Baby care, Toys, Software Development, and BFSI. Being a visionary leader, Ajantha has shown immense skills in providing solutions to critical business issues, risk mitigation, innovation, conceptualization, strategic decision making, operations, and people management through honesty and integrity. He was the key strategist behind KTI’s growth and expansion plan, and was instrumental in making KTI the market leader it is today, in the category of branded mother & baby care accessories. He drives KTI’s business vision on building and inculcating KTI’s values and culture focusing on making it a family bonded, emotionally attached company with all of its stakeholders. Some of his long-term objectives for the company are to be ranked within the top 100 companies in Sri Lanka, whilst contributing to the goal of pushing the holding company to be listed within the top 10 companies in Sri Lanka. He also envisions KTI to be able to a pay six-months’ annual bonus to all its employees, whilst being a certified great place to work. His team considers Ajantha to be a lateral thinker, and a good listener who is very patient and compassionate when handling all stakeholders. He is also known to make use of his wealth of Finance experience in helping with his marketing decision making. He holds an MBA and a BSc (Marketing Special) from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, is a certified Business Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka, and is also a member of the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing.
COO – DCS International (Pvt) Ltd
Strategic and forward-thinking ability with exceptional people skills has made him a true team player and an exceptional leader, transforming people and businesses.
Head of Business - Strides Tech Solutions (Pvt) Ltd
He brings over 14 years of diverse industry experience and a track record of driving exponential growth in e-commerce, consulting, telecommunications, retail, consumer electronics, textiles, and FMCG, with impactful projects in the United States and South Korea.
Shahid, the Head of Business at Kiddoz by Strides Tech Solutions (Pvt) Ltd, brings over 14 years of diverse industry experience and a track record of driving exponential growth. His career, marked by significant achievements across e-commerce, consulting, telecommunications, retail, consumer electronics, textiles, and FMCG, includes noteworthy contributions in the United States and South Korea on special projects. Demonstrating his business acumen from the early age of 14, Shahid began by selling cars for his father, laying the foundation for his future success.
Under Shahid’s leadership, Kiddoz has experienced a transformative journey. He has orchestrated a 47% increase in web traffic and a 201% surge in unique orders. His strategic oversight has resulted in Kiddoz achieving an impressive Net Promoter Score of 71, transitioning to a robust AWS architecture, and enhancing both security and operational efficiency. Shahid has been pivotal in setting and achieving critical performance, sustainability, and growth KPIs, steering Kiddoz towards a successful IPO. His efforts in scaling the e-marketplace platform have established Kiddoz as a leader in the Baby and Kids category. By reducing time to market and laying a solid foundation for sustained revenue generation, he has consistently delivered outstanding ROAS and driven global market expansion, all while managing financial operations with a keen focus on cash flow and profitability.
Prior to his tenure at Kiddoz, Shahid served as a Senior Business Manager, where he catalyzed significant growth and improved customer experiences. At Sri Lanka Textile Industries, he achieved an impressive 70% sales growth during the pandemic and overhauled a decades-old sales system. His freelance consultancy in New York saw him optimize social media marketing and distribution networks for various companies. During his five-year stint at Samsung, Shahid developed globally accepted standards for field force management, increased sales by 200% with a new incentive scheme, and grew Samsung’s market share from 23% to 51%, maintaining this dominance.
Shahid’s academic credentials are equally impressive, holding a double degree in Biotechnology & Medical Bioscience from Monash University in Malaysia. His leadership style, characterized by fostering innovation and excellence, has been instrumental in driving Kiddoz to new heights. Shahid’s strategic vision and collaborative approach across departments ensure the precise execution of Kiddoz’s goals, setting new benchmarks in the e-commerce sector.
In an industry where innovation is key, Shahid’s commitment to excellence and visionary leadership continues to propel Kiddoz forward, making it a beacon of success and a benchmark for others to follow.
VP - International Operations
Anthony has always been known for his passion for understanding the nuances of cross-channel selling with 20+ years of experience in the Mother and Kids consumer category space.
Anthony Pinto is the Vice President for International Operations, with experience managing Sales and Marketing in the SAARC region. His background in setting Sales and Distribution processes across Channels, Go to Market Strategy and including Product management informs his mindful but competitive approach.
Anthony has always been known for his passion for understanding the nuances of cross-channel selling with 20+ years of experience in the Mother and Kids consumer category space. He considers himself a ‘forever student,’ eager to build on his learning with changing consumer consumption behaviour. He always follows a simple mantra in life “The only cure for Failure is Hard Work and More Learning and thus keeps himself updated with global trends within the Toy Category Anthony’s hunger for knowledge and determination to turn plans into action has contributed to his most recent success at Mattel in leading the Domestic and Export Business, award-winning execution for heavy-hitting brands, such as Disney, Sony, and HMV. Meanwhile, He has successfully launched the New Business mapped to the KTI India Subsidiary along with an experienced India Leadership team by implementing start-up processes and strategic project management methods and ensuring a work-life balance for his team and department.
Director - Finance
Madhura de Lanerolle holds the position of Director Finance at LIMRA Holdings. He is a Fellow Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants UK (FCMA) and has over 17 years of success in leading all aspects of new business start-ups, growth, strategic business planning, and finance and accounting functions across diverse companies, from start-ups to blue-chip organizations. He has delivered outstanding commercial results for leading local and global organizations, including those in FMCG, Business Services, B2B, Export Oriented, and Audit and Risk Assurance sectors.
His progressive history includes setting up a business office and leading projects to transition work into Malaysia, encompassing process improvements, standardization, business partnering, and sustainability in 2015. Handpicked from a global pool of applicants, he was the only member outside New Zealand to join the Advisory Board for the Office of CFO via Millennial Council, advising on future growth plans and current issues. Known as a champion for change, he has credentials in delivering next-generation financial solutions, transformations, and innovation initiatives, leading process improvements and automation, and working with technologies like ERP Implementation, SAP, and JD Edwards.
As an effective leader, he has the ability to lead cross-cultural teams across geographies while handling business growth, implementing short and long-term strategies, improving operations, and maximizing profits through achievements in financial management. A natural motivator and people manager, he is driven by strong professional and personal values and possesses the ability to influence without authority.
Chief Finance Officer
Lasantha Kumara holds the position of Chief Financial Officer at LIMRA Holdings Limited, with over 19 years’ experience in the fields of finance and accounts, audit, cash flows, budget planning etc. He started his career as a Group Accountant since 2005 at Digital House (Pvt) Ltd and grew up in the ladder in his expertise and now sits as a member in the Senior Management team in overseeing the company’s total financial operations.
He is also a qualified member in The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka. His key expertise comes under in Financial forecasting and budgeting, Finance operations and Accounting, P & L Management, Financial Reporting.
Group Head of Supply Chain
Kosala is the Group Head of Supply Chain at LIMRA Holdings. He is an accomplished senior leader with over 25 years of extensive experience in supply chain management. His areas of expertise encompass import and export operations, logistics, warehouse management, and procurement, where he has demonstrated remarkable success in all facets of supply chain management. His achievements in these sectors are both significant and well-documented.
Kosala’s proficiency has been particularly enhanced through his work with multinational corporations, including pivotal roles in managing supply chains at military bases internationally. This diverse exposure has substantially refined his skills and positioned him as a leader in the field.
He is distinguished as a chartered logistician, having graduated from the charted international institute of Logistics and transport UK. Additionally he holds a diploma in supply chain management from CINEC Maritime University. Furthermore, he has enriched his skillset with Diploma in Marketing management and Sales Management from the Asia Education Vocational Faculty.
Group Head of Human Resources
Anuradha is a seasoned senior leader with over 18 years of extensive experience in Human Resources. His professional journey spans diverse industries, including Hospitality, Logistics, Manufacturing, Education, and Telecommunication. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated exceptional proficiency in all facets of HR, achieving notable successes.
Anuradha holds a Master of Science in Human Resource Management and Development from Salford University (UK). Additionally, he has attained the Professional Qualification in Human Resources Management at the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) and is recognized as an associate member of CIPM. His academic background and industry expertise underscore his commitment to excellence in the field of HR.
Group Head of Imports and Logistics
Bandula Kodithuwakku currently serves as the Group Head of Imports & Logistics at LIMRA Holdings Limited, bringing to the position over 24 years of extensive expertise in imports, logistics, purchasing, and production inventory management. Commencing his professional journey as a Purchasing Executive in the year 2000 within a reputable business, Mr. Kodithuwakku has consistently demonstrated his proficiency, contributing significantly to his proven track record.
Mr. Kodithuwakku holds a Diploma in Logistics and Distribution Management from The National Institute of Business Management, further solidifying his knowledge and skills in the industry. With a comprehensive understanding of the entire import process, he adeptly manages aspects such as shipment coordination, insurance tariff planning, and loading and unloading operations. His wealth of experience positions him as a highly capable professional in the field, ensuring efficient and strategic management of import and logistics functions within the organization.
Group Head of Credit Control & Recoveries
Mohammed Farook Akram is the Group Head of Credit Control & Recoveries in LIMRA Holdings Limited with almost 19 years of experience in Accounts & Operations field. He is a qualified member under Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka and a member of society of certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka.
He started his career as an Account Assistant in Digital House (Pvt) Ltd in 2005 and within very short period of time he got promoted within the Group as an Assistant Accountant to Kiddies and Toys International Pvt Ltd. He progressed as Senior Manager – Accounts Operations in overlooking the full process within the Department. Being a qualified, well experienced and loyal member of the group, he was given the opportunity to take up a new challenge as the Head of Group Credit Control.
Group Finance Manager
Nauseer Ahamed is the Group Finance Manager of LIMRA Holdings. He has over 14 years of experience in Management and Finance with a consistent track record of successfully managing teams. He has vast exposure as an Accountant and as a Finance Manager through his career and currently overlooking the Group Finance Department, Group ERP and CDU Unit with his expertise.
He is a Certified Management Accountant (CMA), a Professional Member of ICMA Australia. He has completed his executive education on Business Administration from the Faculty of Business and Finance – University of Colombo in 2014, later obtained his Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from University of Wolverhampton-UK.
Group Manager – IT
Najaath Cader heads the Information Technology department working as the Group Manager IT for LIMRA Holdings Limited with over 14 years’ experience in the field of hardware engineering, computer networking , administration and IT Support services. He was one of the initial group of employees’ in LIMRA group who was employed since 2008 when the company started as Digital House in the position of Hardware Executive and has come a long journey in contributing immensely to the company’s growth.
Najaath is a Certified Professional in Cisco CCNA and a Microsoft Certified System Administrator. His main areas of expertise come under in IT Management, Support services and helpdesk, troubleshooting and networking, hardware services, IT administration.
Group Manager – Audit & Assurance
Nilantha Hettiarachchi is the Group Manager of Audit and Assurance, tasked with managing all operations handled under the Internal Audit and Operations of LIMRA Holdings Limited, and holds over 14 years’ experience in the fields of Audit and Accounts.
He is a graduate in Bachelor of Science in Administration from the University of Sri Jayawardenapura, is qualified in AAT, and is a part-qualified Chartered Business Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka. His main areas of expertise comprise of Audit Cycle Process and Operations, Risk and Control Management, Analytics and Finance.
He began his career as an Accounts Assistant and thereafter practiced as an Audit Assistant in a reputed audit firm. His overall experience and proven track record in helping growing businesses has now led him to be an integral part of the group’s Management team.
Group Manager - Corporate Marketing
Harishanker Seyone is a seasoned performance and growth marketing specialist with 8 years of dynamic experience. His diverse background includes roles in Marketing Agencies, Tech Companies, Travel Agencies, and Diversified Conglomerates, both locally and globally, equipping him with a wealth of expertise and adaptability in the digital marketing landscape.
Harishanker is passionate about Digital Corporate Brand-building, Performance & Data-driven Marketing, Digital Advertising, Social Media Marketing, SEM, SEO, and E-commerce Implementation. He excels in crafting digital strategies that captivate attention and drive tangible results.
Known for his meticulous attention to detail, precise time management, clear communication, and commitment to excellence, Harishanker is a strategic leader who fosters cohesive teamwork, ensuring alignment towards shared goals.
He is an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and is currently pursuing his Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Marketing from CIM (UK). Additionally, Harishanker is a Google Certified Digital Marketing Professional, a LinkedIn Certified Marketing Insider, and holds certifications in Social Media Marketing and Advertising from Meta. These credentials, combined with his extensive experience in contemporary marketing, enable him to deliver impactful results across diverse business initiatives.