Shivalatha Sivasundaram — Chief Operating Officer
As an accomplished professional with closer to 20 years of experience in local and international financial institutions, I bring deep expertise in banking, marketing, corporate banking, and risk management into every engagement. As Chief Executive Officer and Director of The Training Lab Pvt Ltd and a trilingual corporate trainer, I specialize in high-impact soft skills programs that elevate workforce productivity and professional effectiveness. I am passionate about igniting growth and inspiring excellence through practical, results-driven learning experiences that strengthen leadership, communication, team effectiveness, and presentation impact - driving measurable organizational success. Guided by a hands-on coaching philosophy, I focus on unlocking individual potential while aligning performance with business objectives. My programs are inclusive and adaptable - delivered across three languages, beyond geographic boundaries, and thoughtfully designed to support diverse workforce segments, including certain differently-abled individuals. Through The Training Lab, I remain committed to empowering people, elevating performance standards, and enabling sustainable organizational growth.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned professional in Fintech and Corporate Training sectors.
Location: Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
Experience: 18 yrs 10 mos
Skills
- Business Strategy
- Corporate Communications
- Project Management
- Business Development
- Marketing Management
- Credit Risk Management
Career Highlights
- 20 years of experience in financial institutions
- Expert in corporate training and workforce productivity
- Trilingual trainer with a focus on inclusive learning
Work Experience
NeoMinds Global
Chief Operating Officer (1 yr 3 mos)
The Training Lab Pvt Ltd
Founder & Chief Executive Officer (2 yrs 3 mos)
The Business Lab Pvt Ltd
Founder & Chief Executive Officer (2 yrs 3 mos)
National Development Bank PLC (NDB)
Manager - Corporate Communications & Employer Branding (1 yr 10 mos)
Core Member - Core Banking Upgrade Project - NDB Bank PLC (3 yrs 11 mos)
Senior Relationship Manager - Wholesale Banking (7 yrs 5 mos)
Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka - IBSL
Lecturer - Business Communication (6 yrs 6 mos)
ICICI Bank Ltd
Marketing Manager (Acting) (11 mos)
Relationship Manager - Retail, SME & Mid Corporate Banking (2 yrs 11 mos)
Nations Trust Bank PLC
Asst. Manager Credit (6 yrs 8 mos)
Education
Doctor of Business Administration at City University Malaysia
Professional Diploma at Asia Pacific Institute of Digital Marketing (APIDM)
Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Wales
Diploma in Credit Management at Institute of Bankers in Sri Lanka
Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing at Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM)
at Good Shephered Convent
Certificate in Banking & Finance at Institute of Bankers in Sri Lanka
