Sheyantha is the Group Chief Executive Officer of Boost, the regional full spectrum fintech arm of Axiata since March 2021. Sheyantha first joined Axiata in 2013 overlooking Finance & Strategy for Dialog Digital Services.
Subsequently, he assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer of WOW.Ik, the ecommerce subsidiary of Dialog Axiata PLC leading the company to market leadership status in the country.
He was then appointed as the Chief Financial Officer of Axiata Digital Services in 2017. In addition to his CFO responsibilities, he has played a pivotal role in overseeing the expansion of the Digital Financial Services in ADS, spearheading the growth of micro-financing and micro insurance business in Malaysia and Indonesia and the venture into Digital Banking.
Prior to Axiata, Sheyantha spent over 13 years in the financial services industry in investment banking, financial advisory and portfolio management. He also holds an M.B.A from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania and is a Chartered Management Accountant and a CFA Charter holder.
Sheyantha is currently a Board member of several digital portfolio companies under the Axiata Group.
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The transition from an e-wallet to a digital bank is a journey of reimagining financial services for the future. In this session, Sheyantha will share Boost's strategic approach to building a seamless and accessible digital banking platform. Attendees will gain insights into how Boost has combined innovation in AI and data to deliver personalised, secure, and efficient banking services. This session will also explore the challenges of regulatory compliance, risk management and cybersecurity. With a focus on financial inclusion, Sheyantha will explain how Boost is playing a key role in reshaping the financial landscape to drive greater access and financial health for underbanked populations across the region.
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