LIVE TALK! Bhanuka Harischandra, Imtiaz Buhardeen, Jiffry Zulfer, Aravinda De Silva, Asanka Herath

An unforgettable evening of conversation, connection, and community. Hosted by Almas at Shangri-La Colombo, XChange Live 2026 brought together distinguished leaders for a timely and thought-provoking panel discussion. The panel featured: • Imtiaz Buhardeen - Founder and Chairman of Almas Holdings, a prominent investment vehicle in Sri Lanka. He is a high-net-worth investor known for his strategic long-term stakes in various sectors, including capital markets, real estate, and agriculture. • Jiffry Zulfer - Founder and CEO of PickMe, Sri Lanka’s leading technology-driven mobility and delivery platform. Under his leadership, the company revolutionized the local transport industry and successfully transitioned from a startup to a major digital mobility player. • Aravinda De Silva - Legendary world-champion cricketer who has successfully transitioned into a powerhouse in the corporate sector, most notably as the Deputy Chairman of Ideal Group. He leverages his leadership experience from the pitch to drive investments in the automotive, power, and logistics industries. • Bhanuka Harischandra - Founder and Chief Growth Officer of Surge Global, a digital consulting firm that helps global brands scale through data and technology. Recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30, he is a self-taught entrepreneur who specializes in content distribution and high-level digital strategy. • Asanka Herath - respected tech entrepreneur and the Founder of StudyAtlas, a platform designed to simplify the global university application process. With a background in software engineering, he focuses on disrupting traditional recruitment models to make international education more accessible Moderated by Ifadh Marikar, the discussion explored markets, leadership, entrepreneurship, and the road ahead. Following the session, guests broke fast together and shared dinner in the spirit of Ramadan, a meaningful close to a powerful gathering.