Auriga expands in Southeast Asia with new hire

By Leandra Monteiro

Auriga, a global software provider for the omnichannel banking and payments industry, announced a new phase in its international expansion plans with the appointment of Kelum Dissanayake as its Sales Account & Business Development Manager for Southeast Asia.

He brings to Auriga over 18 years of experience in ICT and finance industry, during which he had developed a deep knowledge and expertise. He joins from KAL ATM Software where he made significant contributions to the development and growth of the self-service banking sector in multiple territories, including overseeing business development and sales operations in Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Thailand.

In his new role at Auriga, Kelum will be focused on managing business development and sales operations in the Southeast Asian market, to further expand Auriga’s presence and implement innovative strategies that enhance customer experiences and improve operational efficiencies within financial institutions.

“The South East Asian market is a key focus for Auriga and we can see huge opportunities in helping local and regional banks modernise their self-service banking services, as well as benefit from our leadership in ATM and branch systems cybersecurity. With his extensive experience in our industry and the region, we are confident that Kelum will play a pivotal role in helping Auriga address local market needs and deliver omnichannel and payment systems solutions for banks and ATM service providers,” said Vincenzo Fiore, CEO at Auriga.