An award-winning finance professional, a dedicated advocate for good governance, a thought leader, senior chartered accountant, corporate trainer, management consultant, and trusted business advisor, with a proven track record of holding senior leadership positions in both prominent local entities and multinational corporations.
He serves as the Founder/President of Asia Pacific Institute of Money and Entrepreneurship Development, the Founder/CEO of Human Capital Partner, and the Chairman/Principal Consultant of H C P Consulting (Pvt.) Ltd. Additionally, he holds advisory roles in various entities and committees while also serving as an Independent Director of a few listed companies.
Mr. Kumarasiri brings to the table over 25 years of extensive lecturing and corporate training experience, having successfully trained over one million individuals both in Sri Lanka and abroad. He possesses a diverse range of professional and academic qualifications, complemented by numerous awards and medallions. As a Fellow member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka, The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) - UK, The Institute of Certified Management Accountants (CMA) of Sri Lanka, and The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) of Sri Lanka, he embodies a commitment to excellence in his field. Mr. Kumarasiri holds a BSc. Accountancy (Special) Degree from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, graduating with First Class honors, and has furthered his education with an MBA in Finance from the University of Colombo.
He has held prestigious positions such as Financial Controller at the Bank of Ceylon, Chief Financial Officer at The Lanka Hospitals Corporation PLC, Assistant Vice President at HSBC Securities Services, and Senior Manager of Assurance and Advisory Business Services at Ernst & Young, including a secondment to Ernst & Young LLP in New York.
He has significantly contributed to the professional community by serving on the governing boards of leading professional bodies and engaging in numerous initiatives. He served as a Governing Council Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka for two consecutive terms, chaired several committees, and currently serves as the Chairman of the Member Network Panel of ACCA Sri Lanka. Additionally, he represents the entire South Asia region on the International Panel on Accounting Education (IPAE) at the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC).
Mr. Kumarasiri was honored with the ACCA National Advocate of the Year Award for 2022, recognizing his exceptional commitment and dedication to promoting the accountancy profession and its values.
He is a key influencer in the entrepreneurial ecosystem of Sri Lanka, frequently appearing in public forums, media, and events as a speaker and panelist. He also holds key positions in several national forums and task forces dedicated to entrepreneurship and SME empowerment.
