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Chandila Fernando
Transform leadership and drive ethical growth with Chandila Fernando, speaker specialising in strategic innovation and inclusive governance. Chandila works with senior leaders to develop purpose-led ventures and responsible finance solutions, recognised with a Presidential Award for sovereign debt crisis resolution.
Chandila Fernando is a strategic advisor and entrepreneur whose career spans business and public service. His work centres on ethical leadership, inclusive growth, and building purpose-led ventures that drive long-term impact. Chandila has held advisory roles across international business and politics, working closely with senior leaders in both the public and private sectors. His expertise lies in navigating complex systems, with a particular focus on governance, innovation, and responsible finance.
This multidisciplinary approach allows him to offer nuanced insights into the challenges and opportunities facing modern leadership. Chandila’s work has been shaped by a strong commitment to social progress and inclusive development. He has founded and supported ventures that prioritise ethical finance, sustainability, and access to opportunity. A long-standing advocate for diverse and equitable leadership, he is particularly engaged in promoting female advancement through both professional and personal initiatives.
His contributions have been recognised at national and institutional levels. In 2015, he received a Presidential Award from the President of Sri Lanka for presenting a comprehensive solution to the country’s sovereign debt crisis. He has also previously served as Entrepreneur in Residence (Financial Expert) at De Montfort University’s Innovation Centre, in recognition of his experience in finance and entrepreneurship. Chandila remains actively engaged across sectors in the UK and internationally. Whether advising on policy, supporting young entrepreneurs, or shaping conversations around purpose and leadership, he brings a grounded and forward-thinking perspective to the stage.
Book Chandila for a rare combination of political insight, entrepreneurial vision, and practical business solutions that transform how organisations approach innovation and growth.
Chandila Fernando offers a rare blend of political insight and entrepreneurial vision, helping organisations identify untapped market opportunities through his experience as a tech entrepreneurship specialist, Non-Executive Director, and former Prime Ministerial adviser. Book this innovation expert to transform your organisation's approach to growth with practical frameworks that bridge Western and Southeast Asian markets.
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Chandila Fernando draws on cross-sector advisory experience to frame leadership and governance challenges through case-based analysis, grounding his sessions in real-world examples from his work across international business, politics, and ethical finance.
Chandila Fernando speaks on entrepreneurship, ethical leadership, governance, responsible finance, innovation, and inclusive growth. He received a Presidential Award from the President of Sri Lanka in 2015 for presenting a solution to the country's sovereign debt crisis, and has served as Entrepreneur in Residence (Financial Expert) at De Montfort University's Innovation Centre.
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