Mr Karuppiah Jegatheshwaran is an accomplished professional with over 20 years of experience in area of Internal Audit, Forensic, and Risk and Controls.

Currently serving as the Chief Officer – Forensic & Compliance since October 2023, he also holds the cover-up position of Group Chief Internal Auditor.

Throughout his career, Mr Karuppiah has demonstrated leadership and proficiency in various roles across multiple industries. Before joining SLT, he held key positions such as Director of Finance, Director of Advisory Services, Director, along with other leadership roles in different organisations.

Mr Karuppiah’s global outlook is reflected in his international exposure, having worked in diverse countries such as the Maldives, India, Malaysia, and Vietnam.

He holds an MBA in Finance from Anglia Ruskin University – UK, is a certified fraud examiner, and is a certified member of the Institute of Certified Forensic Investigation Professionals. His commitment to professional development and industry excellence

is evident through his role as one of the founding members of the Sri Lanka Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). Additionally,

he has served as a Board member of the Sri Lanka Chapter of ACFE