Nirosh Karunapeli
About Nirosh Karunapeli
Nirosh Karunapeli serves as the Assistant Vice President of Business Development at HSBC Global Banking and Markets, where he has worked since 2015. He has a strong background in IT project management and telecommunications, with previous roles at HSBC and Zurich Financial Services Australia.
Work at HSBC
Nirosh Karunapeli has held multiple roles at HSBC Global Banking and Markets since 2005. He began as a System Administrator and later progressed to Assistant Manager in IT Project & Telecommunications from 2007 to 2009 in London. After this, he served as Manager IT Project & Telecommunications from 2009 to 2015 in Australia. Currently, he is the Assistant Vice President in Business Development, a position he has held since 2015. In this role, he focuses on bridging technology and business to develop productive solutions.
Education and Expertise
Nirosh Karunapeli has a diverse educational background in Information Technology. He studied at Edith Cowan University and also attended the Open University of Sri Lanka, where he achieved qualifications in IT. His technical training includes certifications from IDM Computer Studies in Sri Lanka, IBM for AIX system administration, and SAP for ABAP Development and Basis Administration. He achieved Project Management Professional (PMP) certification in 2011, enhancing his project management skills.
Background
Nirosh Karunapeli began his career in Sri Lanka, working as a System Administrator and Analyst Programmer at Zurich Financial Services Australia in 2005. He transitioned to HSBC Global Banking and Markets, where he gained extensive experience in IT project management and telecommunications. His career spans various roles and responsibilities across multiple countries, including the United Kingdom and Australia, providing him with a global perspective in his field.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Nirosh Karunapeli has demonstrated success in leading and mentoring cross-functional teams in diverse environments. He has developed business strategies for operational areas such as Reconciliations, Cash & Liquidity Management, and Global MIS at HSBC. His extensive experience includes managing projects within Information Systems, Telecommunications, Insurance, and Banking, showcasing his ability to interface with key business units in a multicultural global setting.