Functional Skills

Business Analysis
Business Development
Business Operations
Business Planning
Corporate Finance
Financial Management
Financial Modeling
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
M&A Support
Regulatory Compliance
Strategy Development
Risk Management
Risk Governance
Blockchain
Accounting

Software Skills

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint

Certifications

ACCAChartered Certified Accountant
CGMAChartered Global Management Accountant

Sector Experience

Financial Services
Healthcare
Social & Public Sector
Fortune 500

Experience

Marsh McLennan-MMC Management Consulting
EMEA & APAC Head of Internal Audit
1/2020 - 3/2025
Led Internal Audit for Marsh, Mercer, and MMC affiliates across EMEA, Asia, Pacific, and India. Held regulated SMF functions and advised 9 Boards and, MMC's Group Audit Committee. Directed a 40+ team across London, Hong Kong, Melbourne, and India, covering over 50% of MMC's global audit plan.
● Strategic Impact:
• Guided Boards on emerging risks (ESG, cyber, culture, AI). Reviewed transformation and post-merger assurance.
• Built credibility with global regulators and MMC's C-suite.
Goldmiths University of London Corporate Strategy & Development
Member of Council and Audit Committee
9/2018 - 7/2022
I was a member of the Council (University Board) and the Audit Committee of a large UK University in East London.
East of England Ambulance NHS Trust Corporate Strategy & Development
Non Executive Director and audit Committtee Chair
4/2018 - 2/2020
I was a Board member and the Chair of the Audit Committee of one of the UK's largest Emergency Services Ambulance Services, employing 3000 paramedics.
Blockchain Insurance Start-up Start-Up
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
1/2017 - 12/2019
Founded and led an insurtech venture focused on SME risk using blockchain technology.
• Developed end-to-end product and secured investor funding.
• Led technology, strategy, and go-to-market execution.
• Built cross-functional partnerships and early commercial traction.
AIG Corporate Strategy & Development
Chief Financial Officer
4/2011 - 6/2016
Chief Financial Officer | UK & Global Roles
Apr 2011 – Jun 2016
Held key finance leadership roles:
• CFO, AIG UK ($4bn business)
• Global CFO, Consumer Distribution ($13bn revenue, 130+ countries)
• Chief Accounting Officer, UK & Ireland (40 entities, $10bn NAV)
Sat on the UK Executive Committee and Global Consumer Distribution Committee, reporting directly to respective CEOs.
Strategic Leadership:
• Delivered $500M in global cost optimisation.
• Led two end-to-end M&A transactions.
• Drove 10% UK cost base reduction while strengthening controls.
Governance & Transformation:
• Led finance transformation across London and offshore teams.
• Championed Solvency II readiness and external reporting uplift.
• Built MI dashboards used across global consumer businesses
GE Capital Finance
Senior Analyst
9/2005 - 3/2016
Senior Analyst for GE's Mortgage Business in the UK.
Genworth Financial Corporate Strategy & Development
Head of FP&A
3/2006 - 9/2010
Led FP&A for a $2bn business across 17 countries.
• Introduced pricing and capital allocation analytics.
• Restructured business at the onset of the financial crisis.
• Improved investor engagement and strategic scenario planning.
ICBS Business School Start-Up
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
1/2002 - 8/2005
Founder of Sri Lanka's leading business school. Scaled it to 2000 students and sold, to a group of investors.
Ayojana and CDC Finance
Controller and Country Head of Finance
1/2000 - 1/2002
Head of Finance leading Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, Tax, and Governance for Sri Lanka's first Private Equity fund
IE Technics Group Finance
Group Controller
1/1998 - 1/2000
Group Controller for a Leading manufacturing firm. Led overall Finance for a diversified group.