OUR ANALYSTS

With over eight years at Frontier Research, Nimesha leads a team of 15 individuals and shapes the firm’s strategic direction. Her work ensures that insights & advisory offered are timely, relevant, and tailored to the evolving needs of business decision-makers. She also plays a key role in new product development, client engagement, and organizational growth, while carrying forward the vision of Frontier’s late founder, Amal Sanderatne.

In addition to her role at Frontier, Nimesha is also involved in managing the family business in the manufacturing and retail space.

Nimesha was selected to participate in the International Visitor Leadership Program organised by the U.S. Department of State, in November 2023. She has contributed as a speaker and panelist at various events during her tenure.

Chayu is currently the Head of Macroeconomic Advisory at Frontier Research. He leads work in understanding varying macroeconomic risks and tying them into the Sri Lankan economic context, currently focusing on debt crises in Sri Lanka and other countries, monetary and financial sector risks, and energy sector developments. He takes a key role in in the development of Frontier's views on interest rates and the LKR, and presenting content to Frontier's clients. He has been featured on varied local and international media for his views on the economy.

Chayu also acts as an Executive Director for DaddysLanka (Pvt) Ltd, a family-run institute working in the field of special needs and mental health care.

Anjali currently functions as a Deputy Head of Macroeconomic Research at Frontier, working across Frontier’s economic research arms.

Since graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Colombo in 2022, she has been working across varied teams at Frontier. Currently, she plays a leading role in Frontier’s macroeconomic research on fiscal analysis, banking and financial sector research, while also contributing to Frontier's real economy-related offerings by leading Frontier’s credit, consumer demand and inflation outlooks.

Arshad is a Senior Research Lead at Frontier Research, contributing across multiple areas of the firm. A graduate of the University of Colombo, he has built a reputation for unpacking complex economic questions, most recently focusing on how global events and macro trends influence both local and international markets. He also enjoys bringing a creative lens to his work, whether it’s finding fresh angles on familiar issues or coming up with new ideas to push the boundaries of traditional research.

Outside of Frontier, Arshad is well known as an Advanced Level Economics lecturer. Through his own venture, iTutorSL, he’s currently guiding over 500 students prepare for their exam. Arshad has also shared his insights covering various economic topics on multiple occasions on media, making economics easier to understand for a broader audience.

Navinda is a Senior Research Analyst at Frontier Research and a Business Economics graduate from the University of Colombo. He focuses on macroeconomic analysis, particularly monetary policy, with specific work on local and global capital markets. With a keen interest in sectors such as tourism, F&B, banking, and LFCs, Navinda has contributed to publications in the Daily FT, notably exploring the influence of tourism on forecasting models alongside his colleagues at Frontier.

Prior to joining Frontier, Navinda honed his skills as an Accounts Manager at a digital marketing agency and gained valuable experience as an intern at a private bank.

Tharangi is a Research Analyst at Frontier, currently contributing to the Economic Research Team. She also holds responsibility for managing the Time Twister team, which operates remotely. She is a graduate in Economics and Statistics from the University of Peradeniya and has completed a diploma in Diplomacy and World Affairs at the Bandaranaike International Diplomatic Training Institute (BIDTI). Her previous work experience includes working as a Client Relations Officer and as an intern at a private commercial bank.

Dianie is a Research Analyst contributing to the research team. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. She is part-qualified in CIMA-UK qualification and is currently pursuing the CFA charter (Level 1 candidate). She has a keen interest in Capital markets and Economics.

Outside of Frontier, Dianie is a private tutor in Economics and Accounting for G.C.E. Advanced Level (English Medium) students following the local syllabus.

Prior to joining Frontier, she worked as an Equity Research Analyst at a leading stockbroker in Sri Lanka.

Tony is a Research Analyst at Frontier Research. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Westminster where he was nominated for the prestigious Computer Science Award for demonstrating academic rigour and consistently high performance.

Following stints as a DevOps Engineer and Data Scientist, Tony ventured into the field of Economics, a subject which sparked his enduring fascination, since his schooling years, prompting him to pursue his postgraduate education (Masters) at the University of Colombo, specializing in Financial Economics.

Tony also formally transitioned into academia, finding himself most fulfilled when helping others understand complex concepts and fostering a love for learning. Whilst at Frontier, he continues to teach Advanced Level Economics, following an internationally accredited curriculum, at a renowned school in Colombo.

Paveera is currently working as a Junior Research Analyst, contributing to the Research team. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Nottingham Malaysia, where he demonstrated a strong academic record while actively engaging in multiple leadership roles and sports. Consequently, he was awarded the prestigious Vice-Chancellor's medal for the academic year 2023/24. He is also part-qualified in the CIMA-UK qualification.

Prior to joining Frontier, Paveera was employed as a project intern at KPMG Sri Lanka and the Institute of Policy Studies Sri Lanka. He also gained valuable experience as a research assistant under Dr.Teo Wing Leong, the head of the School of Economics at his university.