Investment Banking professional with 20 years of experience Capital markets and international finance. Specializing in financial services, capital markets, debt markets, corporate finance, debt restructuring, venture and equity capital, distress company turnaround and corporate restructuring. Blended finance and Mezzanine finance specialist. Recognized professional of the Colombo Stock Exchange with extensive capital market experience including equity and debt placement. Recognized as a Sponsor for the Empower Board specially launched to assist financing for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises(SME). Worked as an Investment Manager (Fund Manager) regulated and approved by the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE).With extensive expertise in green financing, green bonds, and the circular economy, Specialize in accessing international institutional financing from organizations such as the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Department for International Development (DFID), Asian Development Bank (ADB), European Investment Bank (EIB), and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). My role involves identifying potential partner financial institutions (FIs) and NBFIs, including equity investors and investment funds.Currently working in Advisory role with United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and World Bank financed projects in Sri Lank and Maldives. Expertise Collaborating with partner Banks, FIs and investment banking institutions to adapt existing products and services and design new ones to better accommodate MSMEs in agriculture and related sectors, ensuring benefits flow to vulnerable populations such as women and youth.International experience in countries such as India, Maldives, Bangladesh, Nepal, United Arab Emirates. A recognized specialist in eCommerce, digital platforms and community-based technology platform popularization for rural and urban consumers. Associated projects in the technology sphere include AppiGo by hSenid, MSME entrepreneurs, for MSME entrepreneurs and bighardware.lk by idea group. Extensive consultancy and advisory experience with Non-government agencies such as the US Aid, United Nations, World Bank, Asian Development Bank, JAICA.
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