Tharindra
Kulasinghe
Technology Strategist
Driving digital transformation and technology innovation in Sri Lanka's financial sector. Recognized in the National CIO List 2024.
About Me
Leading digital transformation at Capital Alliance PLC, making investing more accessible through innovative technology solutions.
Leadership Role
As Chief Information Officer at Capital Alliance PLC (CAL), I lead our technology strategy and oversee all aspects of our digital transformation. My role is to ensure our systems, platforms, and innovations directly support our business goals and make investing more accessible for our clients.
Recognition
Honored to be named in the National CIO List 2024 by the Computer Society of Sri Lanka — one of the youngest CIOs to be recognized.
Team Leadership
Building and leading high-performing technology teams that deliver innovative solutions for Sri Lanka's capital markets.
Vision
Democratizing access to financial markets through technology, making investing simple, secure, and accessible for everyone in Sri Lanka.
Rockland Distilleries
Non-Executive Director at Rockland Distilleries, a fourth-generation, family-owned enterprise founded in 1924 and home to Ceylon Arrack and the Colombo No.7 Gin range. Bringing independent expertise in technology, digital infrastructure, and data-driven decision-making alongside my role at Capital Alliance.
Philosophy
I believe technology should remove barriers to investing. My goal is to create platforms that are fast, secure, and easy to use, so more people in Sri Lanka can confidently participate in the capital markets.
Technology is not just about efficiency—it's about empowerment and creating opportunities for everyone to build their financial future.
Highlights
Key innovations and digital transformations that have revolutionized how clients interact with Capital Alliance.
Digital Onboarding
Led the rollout of digital onboarding for capital market products, introducing video KYC and e-signatures.
CAL Online Platform
Directed the launch of the CAL Online App & Portal, giving investors 24/7 access to their portfolios.
Payment Integration
Integrated JustPay to simplify payments for our clients.
Instant Redemption
Introduced instant redemption for unit trust investments, even on weekends and public holidays.
Cloud Migration
Transitioned our core infrastructure to a secure cloud environment, improving speed, scalability, and security.
National CIO Recognition
Honored to be named in the National CIO List 2024 by the Computer Society of Sri Lanka — one of the youngest CIOs to be recognized for driving digital transformation in the financial sector.
Beyond Technology
Supporting differently-abled children through the CAL Foundation
CAL Foundation
I'm involved with the CAL Foundation, which supports differently-abled children in Sri Lanka by providing prosthetics, wheelchairs, spectacles, and funding for education and therapy, and by improving special-needs units, rehabilitation centres, and hospitals.