Kanishka Perera

Kanishka Perera has a diverse work experience spanning over several roles and companies. Currently, they serve as the Head of Sri Lanka Operations at Oceans since 2022. Prior to this, they were the Chief Executive Officer - Wealth Management at Asia Securities from 2021 to 2022. Kanishka also worked as a Principal at NDB Zephyr Partners Lanka (Private) Limited in 2021.

Kanishka has a strong background in wealth management and investment. At Asia Securities, they held the positions of SVP, Chief Investment Officer - Wealth Management from 2018 to 2021, and SVP, Head of Research - Equities from 2015 to 2018. In these roles, they led investment functions, managed assets across fixed income instruments and equities, and set up research and operations teams. Kanishka was responsible for generating investment returns, evaluating opportunities, team leadership, and client relationships.

Before that, Kanishka worked at Copal Amba (a Moody's subsidiary) as a Delivery Manager - Head of Fixed Income & Projects and Transitions from 2013 to 2015. In this role, they expanded the fixed income team, provided credit analysis support, and managed projects and transitions. Kanishka also served as a Vice President, managing offshore analyst teams.

Earlier in their career, Kanishka worked at Finco Group of Companies as an Investment Analyst from 2010 to 2011. Kanishka conducted feasibility studies on new ventures, managed an equity portfolio, and presented findings to the board of directors. Kanishka also gained experience at AMBA Research, where they held the roles of Associate Vice President and Analyst, working with asset managers and portfolio managers on financial modeling, research, and investment theses.

Overall, Kanishka Perera's work experience showcases their expertise in wealth management, investment, research, and team leadership.

Kanishka Perera completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree at the University of Melbourne from 2005 to 2007, majoring in Finance and Marketing.