Industry veteran Vasee Nesiah takes the helm as KBSL’s new CEO

Chief Executive Officer Vasee Nesiah

KBSL Information Technologies, a pioneer of Sri Lanka’s information and communications technology sector and a subsidiary of the Agility Innovation Group, has announced the appointment of Vasee Nesiah as its new Chief Executive Officer.  Vasee is stepping down from his role as KBSL’s Chairman to lead a dynamic new senior management team at KBSL. This leadership decision reflects KBSL’s commitment to scaling business impact, investing in customer engagement and charting a future defined by innovation.

Nesiah brings seasoned leadership, growth strategy expertise and deep operational insight across multiple sectors to KBSL, a company that has been the bedrock of Sri Lanka’s public and private sector for over 38 years. Nesiah’s appointment presents KBSL a unique blend of entrepreneurial energy, agility and broad sectoral operational experience that will help KBSL deliver on its brand promise whilst shaping the company’s trajectory into the future. 

“Over the last three decades, I have had the privilege of working with visionary teams and ambitious organisations across Sri Lanka, Singapore, North America and Australia,” said Nesiah. “What excites me most about this role is the opportunity to build on KBSL’s strong legacy and to help shape a future where innovation is an integral part of the value proposition, we present clients and partners.”

Nesiah’s international experience has helped him develop a comprehensive understanding of diverse markets, customer behaviour, and technology ecosystems. Vasee holds a Master’s in Communications Management from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor’s in Business Administration and Communications from the University of the Incarnate Word, in Texas. 

As the company’s CEO, and a Director, Nesiah will guide KBSL’s strategic direction and work closely with the senior leadership team and the Board of Directors to ensure the company continues to deliver solutions that present exceptional value and position clients at the leading edge of technology.

“Today’s technology landscape demands agility, creativity, and a commitment to the customer’s peace of mind,” Nesiah explained. “KBSL’s brand equity, gives us an incredible platform to deliver solutions that harness artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies, to create real value for our clients and partners,” he added.

Nesiah emphasises that people are at the heart of an organisation’s success. “Our people are the gears that give us traction. If we invest in their development and empower them to innovate, they will help us deliver exceptional outcomes.”

His strategic priorities at KBSL will include embedding innovation into business processes and strengthening the company’s partner ecosystem to create opportunities for clients in Sri Lanka and beyond.

“Innovation is not top-down. It is a mindset we cultivate together,” he said. “If we do not innovate, we become irrelevant. Our focus will be on creating an environment where ideas flourish, talent is nurtured, and every client engagement delivers meaningful impact.”

About KBSL Information Technologies

KBSL, a subsidiary of the Agility Innovation Group, offers systems integration and digital transformation solutions to help clients thrive in an increasingly digital world.  Founded in 1987 as Keells Business Systems, KBSL Information Technologies boasts over three decades of extensive experience delivering transformative solutions that power enterprise resilience and national infrastructure advancement.

KBSL works with international and local partners to deliver best-in-class solutions in Sri Lanka and overseas. As Sri Lanka accelerates its digital journey, KBSL remains a trusted partner in shaping a secure, scalable, and future-ready ecosystem that enables clients to embrace innovation with confidence.

About the Agility Innovations Group

Agility Innovations is a group of technology companies that deliver transformative technology across Government, Defense, BFSI, Enterprise, and Telecommunications. With a collective powerhouse team of 700+ professionals, the group delivers solutions that span on-premise and cloud infrastructure, AI-powered application modernization, and next-gen cybersecurity to ensure clients stay ahead in an era of rapid digital transformation.

The AI Group has an expansive footprint and is driving digital transformation on a global scale, including Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Singapore, Cambodia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, North America, Australia and the UAE.