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Nimesha Jayakody
Chief Executive Officer
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.
All Media Appearances
Frontier Research recognised as one of the top 20 Employers of CFA
Charterholders and Candidates in Sri Lanka at the CFA
Society's first-ever employer recognition program
22-10-5
Nimesha Jayakody, our Chief Research Officer representing Frontier Research, which was recognised as one of the top 20 Employers of CFA Charterholders and Candidates in Sri Lanka at the CFA Society's first-ever employer recognition program
Sector performance and growth outlook
18-7-3
The introduction of the Withholding tax on deposits can be seen as an attempt to widen the tax net. Economic growth was adversely impacted last year largely due to the slowdown in the agricultural sector due to adverse weather impacts. However, at present, since Sri Lanka's labour force is more service oriented. We can see a growth in KPOs and BPOs. Sri Lanka's biggest opportunity right now is the tourism sector which is showing great signs of potential growth. However, what we need to focus on is getting access to the Niche markets to drive economic growth and which sector drives it is more or less irrelevant.
Sri Lanka: Banks start the countdown to consolidation
18-3-25
For an economy of US $ 87 bn and a population of 21 mn Sri Lanka has too many banks. Banks will have to compete among limited investors to meet the new capital requirements. Further with the impact of IFRS 9 from this year onward, consolidation within the banking industry remains a viable option.
9th CAPM e-Conference 2021
21-8-23
Panelist at the discussion on the Outlook for Capital Markets and the Economy covering the topics of, the impact of changes in the SEC Act, new Product Introductions / Innovations, creating a vibrant market for Alternative products, taxation and the Investor issues and Challenges.
Implications of the New SEC Act & capital market developments
18-7-1
The Inland Revenue act that the government has introduced is looking at accessibility for the tax payer by means of technology. However, its implementation is questionable do to administrative weaknesses. The Securities and Exchange Commission act is looking at broad-basing the regulatory coverage.
Opportunities and Challenges in the Banking Sector
19-2-17
2018 was a challenging year for the banking sector with the need to comply with both local and international directives. In an interview on Business Today, our Product Head of Sector Research, Nimesha Jayakody, shed some light on how well the sector faced these challenges in 2018 and what awaits banks in 2019. Find out more in this video!
Implications of the Inland Revenue Act
18-6-27
Although the government has made improvements to the Inland Revenue Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission Act and the Foreign Exchange Act, the government has been quite slow to implement the progressive policies that have been highlighted in them. So at a policy level these acts have been well received by most parties however, there will be higher costs to the public in the interim when adopting the changes that have been proposed.