Gayan Peiris

Gayan Peiris is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in digital strategy and technology within the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and other organizations. Currently serving as Head of Data and Technology at UNDP since May 2020, Gayan leads internal digital transformation initiatives and advises over 170 country offices on data strategy. Previous roles include Digital Strategist at the UN SDG Action Campaign, where Gayan led the UN75 global campaign and the #ACT4SDGs movement, significantly increasing global engagement. Earlier positions at UNDP involved managing large-scale UN consultations, transforming IT systems, and developing innovative platforms for knowledge management. Gayan's career began with web development and software solutions, backed by a Master's degree in Information Technology from Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology.