Sumith Perera is the Chief Operating Officer and the national Head of Corporate Services at Hall & Wilcox. He has over 20 years’ experience in leading and managing teams at professional services firms.

Sumith is responsible for leading the firm’s Smarter Law innovation strategy which has repositioned the firm as a leader in developing client solutions and responding to disruption in the legal and professional services sector.

Sumith is a coach and mentor to Directors and Senior Managers that lead all of the operational functions of the firm including HR, Finance, IT, Office Services, Business Development, Quality & Risk and Knowledge.

Sumith is commercial counsel to the Managing Partner in implementing the strategic direction of the firm. He has lead the implementation of the firm’s national expansion strategy.

Sumith is known for his commercial approach and ability to lead complex time critical projects.

Sumith is the Chair of Marshall Day Acoustics, an international consulting engineering firm, specialising in acoustic design and advisory services.