Urmila Rasan

In her 20s Urmila Rasan was on the verge of being appointed executive director at one of the largest blue-chip companies in Sri Lanka. Yet she gave it all up to move to the UK.

An EY trained chartered accountant, Urmila started again as a junior in a new culture and new industry, rebuilding her career to become deputy CEO of East Coast College.

Along the way, Governor at Stanmore College and CEO of Raytheon Corporate Jets, Peter Mckee, also became Urmila’s sponsor and a mentor figure, which helped her to shape and further her career while also managing her family responsibilities.