Asiri Hospital Holdings announces appointment of Kalum de Silva to Board and subsidiary

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Asiri Hospital Holdings PLC and Asiri Surgical Hospital PLC have announced the appointment of Kalum de Silva as a Non-Executive, Independent Director.

De Silva is a seasoned investor, strategist, and board advisor with more than 20 years of experience across private equity, M&A, and growth advisory. His career spans leadership roles in Australia and South Asia, including as a Partner at an AU$ 230 million private equity fund and Director at a leading M&A advisory firm, where he specialised in scaling high-potential businesses through innovative capital structuring and value creation initiatives.

Kalum brings particular strength in unlocking smart, sustainable funding models to drive business expansion—ranging from growth-stage equity to strategic partnerships.

In the healthcare and education sectors, he has demonstrated a long-term commitment to capability development and system uplift. He co-founded the Australasian Academy, a Sri Lankan higher education institute that delivers globally benchmarked programs in Aged Care, Hospitality, and Business Management—addressing talent pipeline gaps in key industries.

As President of the Sri Lanka and Australia Chamber of Commerce, Kalum plays a strategic role in fostering bilateral trade and investment. He is a Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA), holds an MBA and MPA from QUT, and is a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD), with a deep grounding in governance, risk, and capital strategy.

Kalum’s board contributions are marked by a forward-thinking approach to funding and scale—balancing strong financial oversight with creativity in growth. He offers a distinctive blend of local insight and global fluency, making him a catalyst for innovation in any boardroom.

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