Jayamin Pelpola

Jayamin Pelpola is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in portfolio strategy, risk management, and venture capital. Currently serving as a Portfolio Strategy Consultant at BlackRock, Jayamin focuses on alternative investments in commodities, technology, and AI within the Asia Pacific region. Additionally, Jayamin is the Group Director and a shareholder at Ceylon Eco Spices, which is a leading exporter of premium Ceylon spices, and the Chairman and Founder of Cambridge Ventures, which invests in various capital projects and oversees real estate development. Other notable roles include Chairman of the Integrated Risk Management Committee at the Bank of Ceylon, Chairman of the Audit Committee at BOI Sri Lanka, and Co-Founder of Jayaru Trade Partners. Educational credentials include an MBA from Harvard Business School, a Chartered Financial Analyst designation, and multiple degrees in accounting, finance, and marketing.