Inoka Samarasena

Inoka Samarasena is an experienced finance professional currently serving as Vice President and Senior Finance Business Partner for Group COO & Functions at Barclays since February 2017. Responsibilities include overseeing the Operation Continuity in Resolution Cost allocation programme, facilitating transformation efforts, and coordinating the establishment of functional structures and cost allocation methodologies. Previously, Inoka held multiple managerial roles at HSBC from 2003 to 2016, focusing on global operations transformation and strategic cost management, which resulted in significant cost savings. Inoka holds an MBA from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, and a Bachelor's degree in Accountancy from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, along with a certification from The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.