About Us

Our Story

Founded on Purpose, Built on Trust

Elevate Lanka Security Solutions was founded in 2024 by Heshani, a young Sri Lankan entrepreneur who chose to step away from expectations and step into purpose.

Before entering the world of security, Heshani built her foundation in a very different industry. She is a fashion designer by profession, graduating from Northumbria University, UK, with a Major in Fashion, and later completing her Master’s in Business at the University of Wolverhampton. Her journey began in creativity, design, and aesthetics but it evolved into something far more powerful.

Coming from a family already established in the security industry, Heshani grew up watching her parents build, protect, and serve through their own security firm. What began as observation slowly turned into curiosity, and curiosity turned into passion. She trained under them, learned the discipline behind protection, and understood the responsibility that comes with it.

In a field traditionally dominated by men, Heshani stepped forward as a young woman with a different vision. Not to replace the old ways, but to elevate them. To bring structure, professionalism, and a modern mindset into an industry that often goes unseen but is always essential.

With that vision, she founded Elevate Lanka Security Solutions, a company built on trust, discipline, and innovation.

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Women-Led Security Firm
Founded by a young Sri Lankan entrepreneur with a vision to bring structure, professionalism and a modern mindset into the security industry.

Today, Elevate Lanka stands as more than just a security service provider. It represents a shift. A statement. A belief that leadership has no gender, and ambition has no age.

Heshani’s mission goes beyond protection services. She hopes to inspire a generation of young women and girls in Sri Lanka to show them that they are not limited by industries, expectations, or stereotypes. That whether in fashion or security, creativity or control, they can build anything they believe in.

Elevate Lanka was never just created to protect spaces, it was created to “elevate people”.

  • Our Mission
  • Our Vision
  • Our Values

To provide unparalleled protection through advanced technology, skilled personnel and a client-centred approach. Every deployment is a promise of safety, professionalism and reliability that never wavers across Sri Lanka.

A safer, more resilient future, achieved through innovation, integrity and client trust. We aspire to be Sri Lanka's most respected security brand and to inspire a generation of young women who believe leadership has no gender and ambition has no age.

Trust, discipline and innovation form the bedrock of everything we do. We treat every client relationship as a long-term commitment, every officer as a professional ambassador, and every assignment as a chance to elevate the industry.

Our Management

Passionate Leaders, Versatile Minds

Heshani Jayanetti Founder & CEO Elevate Lanka Security Solutions

Heshani Jayanetti

Founder & CEO
Heshani is a Sri Lankan entrepreneur with a BA in Fashion Design from Northumbria University, UK, and a Master’s in Business from the University of Wolverhampton. She has a strong background in fashion and product development, with experience across design, concept creation, and brand development. She currently works full-time with a leading apparel company in Sri Lanka, contributing to design and development across multiple categories. Alongside her corporate role, she is also the founder of a contemporary denim brand, Sameepa, focused on modern, elevated essentials. Heshani brings together creativity and business strategy, balancing her professional career with independent brand building in the fashion space.
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Kavishka Fernando Managing Director Elevate Lanka Security Solutions

Kavishka Fernando

Managing Director
Kavishka Fernando has over 7 years of experience in the marketing industry and currently serves as the Managing Director at Elevate Lanka Security Solutions. He holds a degree in Business and Entrepreneurship as well as an MBA in International Business from the University of Northampton, UK. With a strong corporate background as a Marketing Manager, leading teams of over 50 employees, Kavishka brings strategic insight and leadership to the company. He plays a key role in overseeing operations, client relations, and problem-solving, acting as the driving force behind Elevate Lanka’s day-to-day success.
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Vikum Kumara

Operations Manager
Vikum Kumara serves as the Operations Manager at Elevate Lanka Security Solutions and is a former Air Force officer. With a strong background in discipline and operational excellence, he brings structure and reliability to the company’s core functions. He oversees all day-to-day operations, managing security personnel and ensuring that all assignments are executed seamlessly and to the highest standards. Vikum plays a vital role in maintaining efficiency, consistency, and trust across all operations. At the core of it all, he is the heartbeat of Elevate Lanka, the steady force that keeps everything moving, grounded, and strong.
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