CEO MONTHLY / JANUARY 2025 20 Dec24012 With a mission to become the trusted adviser of choice for its clients, Luminii Consulting has redefined excellence in Commercial Due Diligence (CDD), strategy, and value creation. With an unwavering commitment to transparency, honesty, and pragmatic advice, the firm has built a powerhouse team that delivers unmatched insights and results. At the helm of this remarkable success is CEO Lushani Kodituwakku, whose visionary leadership has earned her the prestigious title of Market Research & Growth Strategy CEO of the Year 2024 – London. corporates, banks, and SMEs to help them throughout their business endeavours. To date, Lushani has helped over 500 businesses in their growth and investment strategies across the UK, Europe, and the USA, giving her a rich background of experience when guiding her team at Luminii Consulting to success. Lushani Kodituwakku’s career is a testament to strategic vision and leadership. During her early years at Grant Thornton, she established a formidable foundation by setting up the firm’s Strategy and Commercial Due Diligence (CDD) team. Building on this success, she played a pivotal role as Managing Partner for Neovian Partners, spearheading the French firm’s UK operations. In 2017, Lushani took her expertise to new heights by founding Luminii Consulting, a firm dedicated to delivering exceptional value in strategy and CDD. Her impressive journey also includes key leadership roles as a Director at PMSI Consulting and contributions to the strategy teams at KPMG and Frost & Sullivan, cementing her reputation as a leader in the field. Lushani’s career continues to blossom as she pours her heart into helping others from her entrepreneurial and leadership position which began in 2008 at Grant Thornton. Overall, Lushani’s advisory services, leadership skills, and experience within the realm of CDD, strategy, consulting, and value creation have led her to achieving great things for herself and others. She is deeply driven by a desire to foster inclusive team cultures and a passion for the services she provides to clients, and Lushani is dedicated to doing all she can so that businesses can work together in a seamless nature and achieve all they set out to do. As an influential and inspiring businesswoman, entrepreneur, and role model for others aspiring to rise to the challenge of being a leading consultant, Lushani has been featured in a plethora of media outlets, podcasts, and industry events, as well as receiving several notable awards. She has been bestowed with many awards that truly reflect her contribution to market research and intelligence throughout the UK, and we’re delighted to be a part of her recognition as we present her with her title of Market Research & Growth Strategy CEO of the Year 2024 – London. Furthermore, Lushani has also been part of a London Stock Exchange quoted group – the board of Judges Scientific plc. – to support the acquisition and development of scientific instrument business portfolio with a market cap of c.£600 million. This moment in time was a monumental achievement for Lushani, and a feat to be celebrated. Reflecting on her journey, Lushani shared, ‘As a leader in my industry, I believe my ability to deliver exceptional results while fostering a collaborative and intellectually rigorous approach has been key to my success. What truly sets me apart is my deep sectorspecific expertise, coupled with an unwavering passion for continuous learning and innovation. This combination allows me to craft pragmatic, high-impact solutions tailored to the unique challenges of each client.” For the future, Lushani is set to focus on growing Luminii Consulting to its next phase. She says, “I also hope to take the first steps in looking to expand Luminii to other geographic locations globally.” Taking one day at a time, Lushani is consistently working on doing all she can to be the best version of herself to continue her positive impact on those around her. This is something she is deeply passionate about as she comments, “My advice for budding CEOs is to focus on fostering a culture of trust and collaboration and leading by example. Always prioritise strong relationships with your team, value their input, and empower them to thrive. Be adaptable, continuously learn, and remain open to new ideas, while staying true to your vision. It’s important to lead with integrity and authenticity. Ultimately, leadership is about serving others and inspiring them to be their best.” Contact: Lushani Kodituwakku Website: www.luminiiconsulting.com Altering the CDD, Strategy, and Value Creation Sphere Built on the core values of integrity, collaboration, and excellence, Luminii Consulting has become a valued partner to many clients since its establishment. With its ability to build trust, deliver highquality work which exceeds expectations, and establish long-term relationships, Luminii Consulting is an unwavering force within the world of strategy, value creation, and CDD. As Luminii Consulting’s Founder, Lushani has over 25 years of experience in delivering complex strategy, value creation, and CDD projects across a spectrum of clients. From private equity to venture capital, Lushani has worked with multinational
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