Chanuka Perera

Chanuka Perera is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in credit strategy and analytics. Currently serving as the Director of Credit Strategy & Analytics at Zopa Bank since May 2025, Chanuka previously held key positions, including Head of Global Credit & Fraud Risk Strategy at Zilch, where significant portfolio growth was achieved, and Head of Credit at Klarna, focusing on expanding micropayment capabilities and developing new credit strategies for European markets. Chanuka's career also includes roles at National Australia Bank, Westpac Group, Telstra, Profectus Group, and Communications Design & Management Pty Limited, accompanied by a Master of Business Administration from the University of Warwick and a Bachelor of Finance from The Australian National University.