Keshal Jayasinghe
A young leader dedicated
to empowering the youth of Sri Lanka
A young leader dedicated to empowering the youth of Sri Lanka, fostering social change, and promoting inclusivity. An aspiring youth representative on the Sri Lankan political landscape with a diverse background in politics, business, and media, and a mission to build a more inclusive, progressive, and prosperous nation where every voice is heard, and every Sri Lankan has the opportunity to succeed.
Who is Keshal Jayasinghe?
Keshal Jayasinghe is a dynamic professional who has worked across various sectors, using his skills to inspire change and lead by example. His career spans leadership roles in government, media, and business, where he has consistently championed the values of equality, innovation, and collaboration.
Keshal has formally served as the CEO of Freedom Hub, a creative space, skills development and collaboration hub based on the Values of a ‘Radical Centre’, formed as the brainchild of late minister Mangala Samaraweera. Through this platform, they sought to foster creativity, innovation, and leadership among the younger generation, helping them shape a better future for the country. Keshal is currently holding the position of Director at Kandila (Pvt) Ltd, a family-owned business venture.
Keshal has formally served as the CEO of Freedom Hub, a creative space, skills development and collaboration hub based on the Values of a ‘Radical Centre’, formed as the brainchild of late minister Mangala Samaraweera. Through this platform, they sought to foster creativity, innovation, and leadership among the younger generation, helping them shape a better future for the country. Keshal is currently holding the position of Director at Kandila (Pvt) Ltd, a family-owned business venture.
Keshal also used his skills as a daring, young journalist to bring Lanka Leader, a new age digital news platform to its heights as its Editor-in-chief and has been instrumental in shaping the narrative of social and political discourse through this platform.
Keshal’s previous government positions, including Chairman of Selacine Television Institute and People's Travels (Pvt) Ltd, reflect his deep-rooted commitment to public service. With a career that includes serving as the Coordinating Secretary to the Minister of Finance and Management Assistant to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Keshal has actively contributed to the policy-making processes in Sri Lanka, especially in the areas of digital media and communication strategies.
Keshal’s previous government positions, including Chairman of Selacine Television Institute and People's Travels (Pvt) Ltd, reflect his deep-rooted commitment to public service. With a career that includes serving as the Coordinating Secretary to the Minister of Finance and Management Assistant to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Keshal has actively contributed to the policy-making processes in Sri Lanka, especially in the areas of digital media and communication strategies.