Sesiri Pathirane is a highly skilled and experienced professional with a rich background in technology, startup ecosystems, and strategic management. Based in the Isle of Man, Sesiri has built a robust career over the past two decades, demonstrating a strong commitment to innovation and excellence in various leadership roles.
Sesiri holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Business and Management from Northumbria University, UK, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Australian Institute of Business, Adelaide, Australia. His academic foundation in business management and computer science has equipped him with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in complex and dynamic environments.
Currently, Sesiri serves as the Chief Executive Officer at the London Institute of Business and Technology (LIBT), where he leads the development and implementation of the company's vision and strategy. He is responsible for communicating with shareholders, government entities, and the public, ensuring the company's high social responsibility, and monitoring industry developments to identify expansion opportunities. His role also involves setting strategic goals and overseeing product development strategies.
Before joining LIBT, Sesiri held several notable positions, including Digital Product Management Consultant at Futuready, an Aegon Insurance subsidiary, where he advised on product development strategies and optimized digital channels. As a Digital Transformation Consultant at Aegon Asia, he led change management strategies and advised on aligning people strategies with business strategies.
Sesiri has also been a Consultant at Cocomate Industries, where he played a crucial role in product branding, business process optimization, and market research for export products. His tenure as CEO of Centuryware Solutions saw him head product strategies and build the company to a $1M annual turnover, implementing innovative technologies and processes to drive growth.
Throughout his career, Sesiri has demonstrated expertise in various fields, including E2E product design, project management (Agile, SCRUM), cloud infrastructure, mobile application development, and digital transformation. His proficiency in sales and marketing optimization, strategic consultancy, and public speaking has made him a sought-after advisor and leader in the tech industry.
Sesiri's commitment to continuous learning and development is evident in his involvement in honorary positions such as Director of Tharunyata Hetak (Aspiring Youth) and Chairman of the Royal College Computer Society. His recent projects include the development of the FRIENDS Progressive Web Application for Futuready, the Puthipal Personal Finance Application, and CertBloc, a blockchain-based certificate issuance platform.
Chief Executive Officer, London Institute of Business and Technology Limited (October 2017 - Present)
Consultant - Digital Product Management, Futuready, An Aegon Insurance Subsidiary (March 2019 - March 2020)
Digital Transformation Consultant, Aegon Asia (June 2017 - December 2017)
Consultant, Cocomate Industries (March 2011 - Present)
Chief Executive Officer, Centuryware Solutions (May 2007 - January 2015)
Director of Information Technology, Seacrets, Inc., Maryland, United States (January 2005 - April 2007)
Online Editor, The Bray, University Newspaper, Southern Arkansas University (August 2003 - August 2004)
Lecturer, Continuing Education Department, Southern Arkansas University (August 2003 - August 2004)
Intern, Commtech Solutions (May 2004 - August 2004)