Founder
Srinivasan “Sri” Manivannan
Srinivasan “Sri” Manivannan is a social entrepreneur and the Founder of the Bastion Institute, based in Ottawa. His work rests on a simple conviction: institutions serve people best when they are designed around the people they serve.
Over his career, Sri has worked across Canada, the United States, Germany and India, in fields ranging from cruise lines, hospitality and tourism to technology, consulting and advisory services. He has led technology and organizational change for global enterprises, financial institutions and public-sector partners.
That breadth, from frontline customer service to enterprise technology, shapes how he leads: listening first, defining the real problem, and building practical, data-driven solutions that bring people together across sectors and borders.
Sri has served in public governance roles in Canada and the United States, advising municipal leaders on policy, public safety and digital modernization, and has provided long-standing board leadership in the non-profit sector. A seasoned educator, he has trained professionals across a dozen countries.
He has completed executive education at several leading universities and is pursuing graduate studies in public and international affairs.
Through the Bastion Institute, Sri brings this people-first, problem-solving approach to the questions that matter most for North America’s future: Arctic security and safety, resilient communities, and stronger Canada–U.S. cooperation.