Leadership Team
Smart Strategies. Lasting Wealth. Confident Living.
At YAAN, our wealth management team helps clients navigate every stage of wealth with purpose and precision. Our approach blends strategic insight, financial discipline, and innovation to grow, protect, and sustain your assets over time.
S.Y Sultan
Advisor
For a quarter of a century, Syed Yahya Sultan has been a defining force in the world of wealth management and private banking. His career is a testament to the power of deep expertise, visionary leadership, and a genuinely global perspective.
Over 25 years, Syed Yahya Sultan has held pivotal leadership roles at some of the world's most prestigious financial institutions, consistently driving strategy and growth for ultra-high-net-worth clients. Having worked in the capacity of Managing Director and Regional Market Head, he has been renowned for building and mentoring high-performance teams, fostering a culture of excellence, integrity, and trusted client partnerships that span generations.
Beyond the boardroom, he is a true global citizen. Born in the UAE and having established residencies across key financial capitals in the Middle East, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region, he possesses an unparalleled understanding of cross-cultural nuances and international markets. This well-lived life, enriched by diverse experiences and connections, allows him to bring a unique and invaluable worldview to his clients' wealth planning.
His professional eminence is underscored by numerous global recognition awards, celebrating his outstanding contributions to the industry and his thought leadership. More than just a seasoned banker, Syed Yahya Sultan is a strategist, mentor, and citizen of the world, whose rich life experiences directly inform the sophisticated, globally minded counsel he provides.
A.N Perera
Founder | CEO
Anne is a seasoned entrepreneur and started her career joining her family business in International Shipping. She has since developed a distinguished career spanning diplomatic and corporate sectors across four countries. Her unique expertise has been cultivated through high-level engagements with missions in the UAE and Malaysia, government agencies in Australia, and leading institutions in banking, finance, and travel & tourism.
Anne holds a graduate diploma in Strategic Leadership and Management, a degree in International Business and Management from Australia and is a certified life coach (ICF-EMCC). This academic foundation complements her hands-on experience in driving administrative excellence, compliance, and stakeholder engagement within multinational and governmental environments.
Having contributed to diplomatic initiatives, streamlined public-sector operations, and managed financial and tourism enterprises, Anne brings a strategic, globally informed perspective to every challenge. Now based in Australia and the UAE, she is positioned to leverage her entrepreneurial insight and cross-cultural proficiency to deliver impactful outcomes in dynamic organizational settings.
A Jaldin
Non Executive Advisor
Azri Jaldin is a seasoned banking and financial services professional with over 25 years of international experience spanning wealth management, global markets & treasury, and investment architecture across leading financial institutions. Throughout his career, he has built a strong reputation as a trusted subject matter expert in wealth management and investment platform strategy, delivering impactful initiatives across the private banking sector.
Recognized for his leadership in international banking transformation, Azri has successfully led numerous large-scale programmes focused on modernizing operating models, strengthening investment platforms, and enhancing client service delivery. His expertise lies in designing and implementing robust investment architectures, integrating capabilities across wealth management, global markets, and treasury to deliver comprehensive solutions that address complex client needs while adapting to evolving regulatory and market dynamics.
With deep exposure to capital markets, treasury functions, and investment products, Azri brings a holistic understanding of how financial institutions structure and deliver sophisticated investment solutions. His ability to bridge front-office strategy, product architecture, and operational execution has enabled institutions to strengthen their investment platforms and improve client outcomes.
A true global professional, Azri brings a strong multicultural perspective and international business acumen to his work. He has developed an in-depth understanding of diverse financial markets and regulatory environments through key roles and strategic engagements across the Singapore, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Sri Lanka, and Australia. This breadth of experience allows him to navigate cross-border business landscapes effectively, lead diverse teams, and build trusted relationships with stakeholders and clients worldwide.
Viraj Guruge Dharmasiri
Non-Executive Advisor
Viraj Guruge Dharmasiri is a private banking veteran renowned for setting global standards in governance, risk identification, and industry best practice. A global investor with a passion for uncovering value across the world’s most compelling tourism destinations, Viraj specializes in building immersive experiences that drive asset appreciation. Beyond his senior executive roles in multinational banking groups worldwide, he brings the unique discipline and strategic mindset of a professional cricketer to every venture. At YAAN Wealth, Viraj helps align governance frameworks with opportunity, ensuring that investors can confidently acquire holiday homes in high-growth tourism ecosystems.
Deeptha Premasinghe
Non-Executive Advisor
Deeptha Premasinghe brings over three decades of global leadership experience in wealth management, having held Managing Director and C-suite roles within some of the world’s most esteemed banking groups. His specialized expertise lies at the intersection of private wealth, tourism, and property investments. With a keen eye for identifying high-value destinations and real estate opportunities, Deeptha advises YAAN Wealth on structuring global portfolios that blend lifestyle aspirations with long-term capital growth. His global perspective ensures that every holiday home investment is viewed not just as a retreat, but as a strategic wealth asset.