Mr Hasitha Karunaratne leads comprehensive cybersecurity projects encompassing incident response, cyber governance, offensive security, cyber strategy, business continuity, disaster recovery, and privacy. 

He also serves as Head of IT Services and Technology for KPMG’s Caspian Arab States & South Asia (CASA) region, overseeing regional technology resilience, security, and digital transformation initiatives of 7 KPMG entities across 14 countries. 

With over 13 years of experience in IT governance and cybersecurity, Hasitha has a proven track record in developing and implementing strategic cybersecurity programmes tailored to diverse industries, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and organizational objectives. His expertise spans across banking, financial services, software, government, and public utility sectors, where he has led multi-stakeholder advisory services and critical infrastructure assessments. 

Prior to his current role, Hasitha served as Compliance Lead at KPMG International in the United Kingdom, where he was accountable for KPMG’s Global Platform Security Operational Framework and led the implementation of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery frameworks across KPMG’s global IT infrastructure. He also held the position of Group Data Governance Manager and Global Co-Lead of Data Governance Operationalization at a large Stock Exchange Group, where he managed global teams and implemented comprehensive data governance frameworks. 

Hasitha holds an MBA from the University of West London and a BSc (Hons) in Business Information Technology from Staffordshire University. He is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), and holds multiple ISO certifications, including Lead Auditor credentials for ISO 27001 and ISO 22301.