The Executive Vice President and Group CIO at John Keells Holdings (JKH), and Chief Executive of John Keells IT, on when he is happiest
Your life mantra?
Write your own playbook because that’s your unique signature!
Trait you most deplore in yourself?
A bias for action that occasionally outruns patience.
Trait you most deplore in others?
Blame-game!
On what occasion do you lie?
When I say, “I am listening!”
What is your greatest fear?
Comfort zones—they’re the silent killers of innovation.
Living person you most admire?
Anyone challenging yesterday, reinventing tomorrow, today.
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
A glass of single malt in my hand, a blank whiteboard, bold ideas, and people crazy enough to chase them.
Your current state of mind?
Eutopia!
Lowest depth of misery?
Talent without velocity!
Greatest extravagance?
Chasing moonshots!
Most overrated virtue?
Rules & Obedience. Innovation doesn’t come with a manual.
What do you most dislike about your appearance?
That I can’t clone it when double-booked.
Talent you wish you had?
Hit Pause. Still figuring it out!
Hero of fiction?
Sherlock’s mind, Iron Man’s tech, and Gandalf’s timing—with a bit of Don Draper’s pitch. All rolled into one.
Historical figure you identify with?
Da Vinci—part artist, part engineer, all curiosity.
If you could change one thing about yourself?
Add more hours to my 24×7 and stay awake!
If you came back as a thing?
A Neuralink without Elon!
Favourite occupation?
Chief Imagination Officer.