Advisory
Risk and transaction judgment for family offices, cross-border investors and large organisations.
About Ishara
A visionary leader, entrepreneur and board director with 25 years of corporate experience, built on the belief that leadership is the foundation of everything.
Her story
At a glance
Ishara is a transaction execution and risk management professional and an inspirational leader. With decades of experience in communication, leadership, and resilience, she brings these worlds together, seeing them as complementary rather than competing.
Her approach is built on focusing on high-impact actions. Balancing leadership responsibilities, community involvement, and business growth has taught her that sustainable success comes from perseverance and authenticity. These experiences have shaped a leadership style grounded in empathy, resilience, adaptability, and strong values.
Passionate about inspiring teams and helping individuals become the best version of themselves, Ishara pairs corporate leadership with a deep commitment to research, academia, and thought leadership. She has presented publications at national and international conferences, bridging industry issues, market intelligence, and academic insight.
Her belief in perseverance is one shared by some of the greatest names in sport:
“I trained 4 years to run 9 seconds, and people give up when they don’t see results in 2 months.”
Usain Bolt
“I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.”
Michael Jordan
Three dimensions
Risk and transaction judgment for family offices, cross-border investors and large organisations.
Keynotes and conversations on optimism, energy and mindset through Reach4TheStars.
Non-executive director and audit and risk committee contribution across complex environments.
University of Wollongong, Australia
University of Lincolnshire & Humberside, United Kingdom
Australian Institute of Company Directors · Member of the Institute