Scybers Inc, the global cybersecurity firm, today announced the addition of Sunimal Weerasooriya, a highly experienced financial services technology professional, to its global advisory board. With over 30 years of industry expertise, Sunimal brings a wealth of knowledge in financial services, electronic payments, automated clearing houses/payment infrastructure, information security, business process outsourcing, cash management, and investment banking. His specialized focus on technology strategy, digital transformation, business strategy, and innovation aligns strengthen Scybers’ commitment to providing advanced cybersecurity solutions and advisory services for the banking, fintech and financial services industry.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Sunimal to the Scybers advisory board,” says Madu Ratnayake, co-founder of Scybers Inc. “His exceptional expertise in financial services and executive leadership across the region will play a pivotal role in strengthening our banking, fintech, and financial services cybersecurity offerings and pave the way to market access in the region.
” Sunimal Weerasooriya has an outstanding track record in the industry. Previously, he served as the CEO of LankaClear (Pvt) Ltd. (LankaPay), where he played a key role in establishing Sri Lanka’s digital payment backbone infrastructure under the guidance of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. In addition, Sunimal held the position of Senior Vice President – Technology & Innovation at Transnational Group, Singapore, and served as the Country Director for Transnational Group of Companies in Sri Lanka. Throughout his career, Sunimal has served on the board of directors for various companies in diverse sectors such as Transnational Technology Solutions Lanka (Pvt) Ltd., Pronto Lanka (Pvt) Ltd., Mountain Hawk Express (Pvt) Ltd. (GSP for FedEx in Sri Lanka), MMBL Money Transfer (Pvt) Ltd. (Principal Agent for Western Union in Sri Lanka), MMBL CyberSkills (Pvt) Ltd. (Licensee for NIIT in Sri Lanka), Hanwella Rubber Products Ltd., and Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Response Team (SLCERT), the National Centre for Cyber Security.
