Shashi Fernando is a successful innovator and entrepreneur, who has a reputation for being a visionary with the ability to transform complex concepts into simple and compelling content. Mr Fernando was twice named as one of the most powerful people in mobile, and was chief executive and founder of Saffron Digital which he sold to HTC Corp in 2011 for $US50m. Under Mr Fernando’s leadership, Saffron Digital built a reputation for being a technology leader and innovator, winning multiple awards and accolades whilst being profitable and achieving 100% growth for 3 years. Saffron Digital became a pioneer in the media and technology industry, securing clients such as Vodafone, Samsung, Paramount Studios and Disney. Upon its sale to HTC, Saffron Digital was deployed in over 40 countries, in 17 different languages and had offices in the UK, USA and Poland. Following Saffron Digital, Mr Fernando joined HTC as chief content officer and was on its board of directors. After being an Angel investor to several start-ups, Mr Fernando started Yonder & Beyond with the aim to assist start-ups with additional resources beyond capital. The businesses within Yonder & Beyond’s portfolio rely upon the value-add that Mr Fernando and his world-class management team bring with their wealth of knowledge, contacts and capabilities. He is a proven performer in delivering world class mobile solutions. Throughout his career, Mr Fernando has created a myriad of relationships around the globe, gaining significant experience and respect in the content, mobile and entertainment industry.
