Profile
W.
C.
Nishan I.
Fernando is currently the Vice Chairman at Asian-Oceanian Standard-Setters Group, Director at Odel Apparels Pvt Ltd., Director at First Capital Ltd. (Sri Lanka), Director at First Capital Markets Ltd., Director at First Capital Asset Management Ltd., Managing Director at BDO Consulting Pvt Ltd. (Sri Lanka), Associate Member at The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, Member at Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka, Vice President (2011) at Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka, and Member at International Accounting Education Standards Board.
Formerly, Mr. Fernando served as the Independent Non-Executive Chairman at First Capital Treasuries Plc, Director at National Institute of Business Management, Independent Non-Executive Director (2010-2012) at Browns Investments Plc, Independent Non-Executive Director (2012-2017) at First Capital Holdings Plc, Chief Financial Officer at Sri Lanka Telecom Plc, Member (2010-2011) at The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka, Member at Sri Lanka Accounting & Auditing Standards Monitoring Board, Commission Member at Securities & Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka, Group Chief Financial Officer at Odel Plc, Member-Professional Accountants at South Asian Federation of Accountants, Head-Finance at Goodhope Asia Holdings Ltd., and Member-Governing Board at Postgraduate Institute of Management.
Mr. Fernando holds an MBA from Postgraduate Institute of Management.
W. Fernando active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Odel Apparels Pvt Ltd. | Director/Board Member | 2011-08-17 |
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2011-08-17 |
Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka
Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides management accounting services | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2011-08-17 |
Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka
Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka The Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka is the country’s largest professional qualification body offering progressive accounting and business education for students, professionals, and executives. The non-profit company is based in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It provides a comprehensive range of programs spanning accounting, finance, IT, taxation, business analytics, corporate secretarial practices, and people & leadership skills, aimed at preparing individuals for professional careers and leadership roles. The organization supports its members and students through a robust curriculum, accredited education centers, exemptions based on prior qualifications, monitored and non-monitored training, and extensive professional development opportunities including seminars, webinars, conferences, and a job bank. The AAT Business School, a strategic unit of AAT Sri Lanka, enhances techno-managerial competencies with specialized programs such as diplomas in accounting & finance, business analytics, and corporate secretarial practices, as well as workshops like MS Power BI essentials and people & leadership skills training. These programs cater to a diverse audience from government, private, and corporate sectors, offering flexible schedules, competitive pricing, CPD credits, and pathways to recognized degrees and professional qualifications. AAT Sri Lanka maintains a digitally enabled environment with online registration, payment systems, and access to extensive resources including past exam papers and examiners’ reports in multiple languages. The Sri Lankan company was founded by Lakshman Ravendra Watawala. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2011-08-17 |
International Accounting Education Standards Board | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
BDO Consulting Pvt Ltd. (Sri Lanka)
BDO Consulting Pvt Ltd. (Sri Lanka) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides business services | Chief Executive Officer | - |
First Capital Ltd. (Sri Lanka)
First Capital Ltd. (Sri Lanka) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides investment banking services | Director/Board Member | - |
First Capital Asset Management Ltd.
First Capital Asset Management Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides investment products and trading solutions through mobile application | Director/Board Member | - |
First Capital Markets Ltd.
First Capital Markets Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides financial, investment and asset management services | Director/Board Member | - |
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Former positions of W. Fernando
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Training of W. Fernando
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
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1st degree companies
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Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 23 |
|---|---|
International Federation of Accountants
International Federation of Accountants Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a global organization which represents accounting professionals | Commercial Services |
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services College/University | Consumer Services |
First Capital Holdings Plc
First Capital Holdings Plc MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Operates as an investment bank which engages in the provision of advisory services and financial products | Miscellaneous |
Sri Lanka Telecom Plc
Sri Lanka Telecom Plc Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides telecommunication services | Communications |
National Institute of Business Management
National Institute of Business Management Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides accounting and auditing services | Commercial Services |
Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka
Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides management accounting services | Commercial Services |
Sri Lanka Accounting & Auditing Standards Monitoring Board
Sri Lanka Accounting & Auditing Standards Monitoring Board General GovernmentGovernment Operates as an accounting and auditing authority | Government |
Securities & Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka
Securities & Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka General GovernmentGovernment Regulate the securities markets and protect investors | Government |
Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka
Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka The Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka is the country’s largest professional qualification body offering progressive accounting and business education for students, professionals, and executives. The non-profit company is based in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It provides a comprehensive range of programs spanning accounting, finance, IT, taxation, business analytics, corporate secretarial practices, and people & leadership skills, aimed at preparing individuals for professional careers and leadership roles. The organization supports its members and students through a robust curriculum, accredited education centers, exemptions based on prior qualifications, monitored and non-monitored training, and extensive professional development opportunities including seminars, webinars, conferences, and a job bank. The AAT Business School, a strategic unit of AAT Sri Lanka, enhances techno-managerial competencies with specialized programs such as diplomas in accounting & finance, business analytics, and corporate secretarial practices, as well as workshops like MS Power BI essentials and people & leadership skills training. These programs cater to a diverse audience from government, private, and corporate sectors, offering flexible schedules, competitive pricing, CPD credits, and pathways to recognized degrees and professional qualifications. AAT Sri Lanka maintains a digitally enabled environment with online registration, payment systems, and access to extensive resources including past exam papers and examiners’ reports in multiple languages. The Sri Lankan company was founded by Lakshman Ravendra Watawala. | |
Odel Plc
Odel Plc Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Retails fashion related clothing, accessories, footwear and sportswear | Retail Trade |
Odel Apparels Pvt Ltd. | |
South Asian Federation of Accountants
South Asian Federation of Accountants The South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA) is a regional apex body established in 1984 that unites eleven professional accountancy organizations from South Asian countries, with Bhutan as an observer. SAFA promotes and develops the accounting profession across the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) region by facilitating cooperation in education, training, technical, and ethical standards. The organization operates through a structured governance framework, including an assembly, board, committees, and technical advisors, and supports harmonization of accountancy practices, promotion of international standards, and capacity building in countries with developing accountancy professions. The non-profit company is based in New Delhi, India. SAFA organizes events such as quizzes, public speaking contests, webinars, and professional development programs, and maintains partnerships with international accounting bodies. | |
Goodhope Asia Holdings Ltd.
Goodhope Asia Holdings Ltd. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Operates as a holding company with interest in operating palm oil plantations | Process Industries |
Postgraduate Institute of Management
Postgraduate Institute of Management Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
First Capital Treasuries Plc
First Capital Treasuries Plc Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides securities brokerage services | Finance |
Browns Investments Plc
Browns Investments Plc Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Operates as a holding company with investments in plantation management, agriculture, leisure and construction companies | Process Industries |
First Capital Ltd. (Sri Lanka)
First Capital Ltd. (Sri Lanka) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides investment banking services | Finance |
First Capital Markets Ltd.
First Capital Markets Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides financial, investment and asset management services | Finance |
First Capital Asset Management Ltd.
First Capital Asset Management Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides investment products and trading solutions through mobile application | Technology Services |
International Accounting Education Standards Board | |
BDO Consulting Pvt Ltd. (Sri Lanka)
BDO Consulting Pvt Ltd. (Sri Lanka) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides business services | Commercial Services |
Asian-Oceanian Standard-Setters Group |
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