Thilini Perera was appointed as the inaugural CEO of LifeLine International in July 2021. Previously, Thili held senior executive roles at LifeLine Australia – Australia’s preeminent suicide prevention helpline. Her work concentrates on collaborating with a range of stakeholders across the world to reduce stigma, increase understanding that suicides are preventable and ensure that suicide prevention is a key priority on the global public health agenda. Thili is a qualified corporate governance professional and a legal practitioner of the Australian Capital Territory Supreme Court. Thili also chairs the Board of CarersACT – a not-for-profit organisation that focuses on supporting, connecting and empowering carers to maintain their caring role and personal wellbeing.