Project Management, Construction and Maintenance, Condition Monitoring

ASOKA FELIX FONSEKA

Eng. Asoka Fonseka

BSc. (Eng.) MSc. (Mgt.)

CEng. FIESL MIMSL MISMMSL MIET (UK)

Specialized Industries

Electrical Power Engineering- Design, Construction and Maintenance; Manufacturing- Apparel, FMCG, Dairy, Ayurveda and Herbal; Project Management in both Engineering and Manufacturing streams

Titles

BSc. MSc. CEng. PhD. FIESL MIMSL MISMM

Positions Held

Senior Management/ Technical Consultant, CEO, COO, MD, HOO (Head of operations), Head of manufacturing, Supply Planning Manager, 3P Operations Manager, Chief Engineer (Electrical), Project Engineer/ Manager, Station Manager, Construction and Maintenance Engineer, Design Engineer

Present and Previous Employers

Presently working as the CEO at a leading Electrical Installation and Enclosure manufacturing Company in Sri Lanka (Illukkumbura Industrial Automation (Pvt.) Ltd.)

Previous work : Link Natural Products (Pvt.) Ltd., MAS Holdings- Silueta, PIM (University of Sri Jayewardenepura), EPIC Designers Ltd. (Bangladesh), A & N Global Consultants, Triples Essentials (Manufacturing wing of Hela Clothing), Noratel International (small transformer manufacturer, reported to HQ in Norway), Brandix Essentials Ltd. (BEL), Unilever Sri Lanka (USL), Almarai Co. (Saudi Arabia), and Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB, the main Electricity Utility Authority in Sri Lanka).

Personal Data

•Date of Birth- 29-07-1965 (Age 58+)

•NIC – 652110975V

•Postal Address- No. 28, Mihindu Mawatha, Mirihana, Kotte, Sri Lanka

•Direct - +94 (0-112******

•Mobile - +94 (0-773******

•E-mail – *****.*******@*****.***

Personality

A dynamic results-oriented leader with a strong record of performance in government, foreign and multinational companies. Has experience in working with expatriates in a Projects environment. An analytical person with a strong team orientation and is able to drive organizational improvements using good practices. Possesses excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to give ‘turn around’ solutions for business optimization. Excels in minimizing downtimes across all processes. Customer and market oriented, hardworking and will deliver the best when permitted to work in an open culture.

Areas of Expertise (Competencies)

•Design and construction: 132/33kV Grid Substations, 132kV Transmission Lines, 33kV distribution networks; Maintenance of 132/66/33kV Switching stations

•Design, Installation and testing/ commissioning of Electrical Installations in factories and high-rise buildings, MV and LV installations, Grounding, Lightening protection, and lighting systems

•Project Management: Transmission and Distribution projects, Low Voltage Installations, MV networks, Fire systems, ELV projects and Lighting solutions

•Manufacturing operations, process optimization using LEAN, Six Sigma and other tools

•Manufacturing of FMCG products, Apparel (Lingerie, fashion garments, shirts), Dairy products, Herbal products, Small Transformers

•Business restructuring and development in Manufacturing Organizations, Change Agent to transform companies into high performance cultures through Process Optimization and Strategic shifts

•Upgrading operations strategy to align with the business strategy, designing Flexible and Responsive manufacturing systems (FMS), customer on time delivery (OTD), maximizing Asset Utilization and Value-Based productivity,

•Creating optimal Operational structures, recruitment and positioning of people; Process and Social Compliance in plants, creating works HR strategies, building the next level on Competencies by training and development of individuals

•MRP cost optimization, inventory management, minimize out-of-stock (OOS), demand and supply reconciliation, Capacity planning for SR/ LR, production planning on Homecare/ Personal care/ Foods categories, Structuring MIS for operations

•Contract costing and negotiation, cost benefit analysis, 3P operations management and 3PL operations

•Implementation of Environment H&S legislation, QA standards and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Work Practices (GWP)

•Equipment/ Machinery selection and Layout Optimization for manufacturing plants, Automation of filling lines by Bay control, maintenance solutions using CMMS,

•Process design and Optimization, Filling/packing machine installation for bottling plants

•Negotiating with Trade Unions and making a winning atmosphere so that both people and organizations reap maximum benefits

•Project management: OTD of projects on factory expansions

Skills - Technical, Managerial and Conceptual

•Technical/ Business Acumen: knowledge is power

•Driving at targets: Command and Leadership

•Project Management, Planning using Primavera P6 software

•Designs in Electrical Engineering, Designs using AutoCAD

•Problem Solving: Optioning, and Decision making

•Process Optimization

•Product Quality Assurance

•Business Risk Assessment

•Convincing and Negotiating with people

Summary of Experience

A.Business Development Consultancies

01-01-2019 to 30-11-2019

C W Mackie Plc. – Consultant for Business Process Re-engineering at KVC Ltd. (Jam and Juice Manufacturing facility, a subsidiary of C W Mackie)

15-06-2017 to 30-06-2019

EFC (Employers Federation of Ceylon)- Technical Consultant for Process Optimization at Link Natural (Pvt.) Ltd., and Finley’s Colombo PLC (tea packing facility).

01-10-2017 to 31-12-2018

Link Natural (Pvt.) Ltd. - Business Consultant for up-grading manufacturing and Engineering operations (afterwards joined as the COO)

01-06-2017 to 15-02-2018

Post Graduate Institute of Management, USJ- Senior Management Consultant, Lecturer and Trainer: main subjects Operations Management and Operations Research

01-01-2017 to 31-03-2017

Epic Designers, Bangladesh (Dhaka)- Productivity Consultant

•Optimizing Manufacturing Operations at the Shirt hub, Bangladesh

•Improving Value chain functions and introducing cost efficient techniques at each operational point

•Guiding the factory management team on problem solving and empowering the Bangladesh team to takeover operations

B.Professional Experience (Detail)

01-03-2022 to date

Illukkumbura Industrial Automation (Pvt) Ltd. (Electrical Installation Contractor, Enclosure Manufacturer, Agent for Schneider Switchgear)- Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

CEO at a leading Electrical Design and Installation Company having Subsidiaries in Enclosure Manufacturing, Trading Business on Schneider Switchgear, Trading Business on Cable trays and accessories, Installation of Fire Safety systems, Lightening Protection systems, Solar Installations, Lighting designs etc.

In charge of overall Business operations

Responsible for business profitability, creating an Innovative culture, introducing advancing technology, building a competent senior management team, and creating new Business ventures

01-01-2019 to 14-02-2022

Link Natural Products (Pvt.) Ltd. (Herbal Products Manufacturer)- Chief Operating Officer (COO)

•In charge of Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering and Agriculture operations of the entire business and assisted the Chairman on all aspects in managing the company

•Responsible for the delivery of manufacturing supplies, upgrading the plant capacities, maintenance and upgrade of Engineering utilities, introducing new technology, and creating a performance driven culture

•Responsible for uplifting the company to a higher performance level

16-02-2018 to 31-12-2018

Silueta, MAS Holdings (Leading Apparel Manufacturer)- Head of Manufacturing

•Member of the EXCO

•In charge of the complete Manufacturing operation (including Engineering functions) and Quality Assurance at the plant consisting of 2000+ workers. The focus was on driving automation, innovation and productivity. Fully responsible for raising the above platforms to a higher level by introducing state-of-the-art and LEAN Six Sigma philosophies.

16-10-2016 to 31-12-2016

Triples Essentials (Pvt) Ltd. (Apparel Manufacturer)- Manufacturing/ Operations Consultant

•In charge of special projects, reframing the Operations model for the new marketing strategy. The scope was to steer the structural and cultural change due to the above business diversification. Business was evolving from Lingerie to Casual and fashion garments and to other sectors such as leisure, construction and education.

20-06-2015 to 15-10-2016

Triples Essentials (Pvt) Ltd. (Apparel Manufacturer)- Chief Operating Officer (COO)

•Responsible for: developing the business to a higher level by restructuring and positioning people. Made a value change and thereby a cultural change across the company. This includes both Engineering and Manufacturing areas. Introduced policies and established processes across the organization. Introduced good practices from multinational and other corporate companies. Formulated business strategies and operationalized them. Was responsible for achieving the top and bottom lines of the budget.

01-08-2014 to 27-04-2015

Noratel International (Pvt.) Ltd. (Small Transformer Manufacturer)- Managing Director

•As the Managing Director and Country head, was responsible for the P&L of the Company. Noratel is a Scandinavian based multinational company, leading experts in the design and manufacture of special Electrical transformers for medical, audio and wind energy instruments and equipment. The responsibilities were mainly driving the Manufacturing operation in SL and growing the Business overseas; covered sales, marketing, design and manufacturing of small transformers exporting to Europe, UK and USA.

01-07-2013 to 04-08-2014

Brandix Essentials Ltd. (Apparel Manufacturer)- Head of Operations (US Brands cluster)

•Scope: the achievement of performance parameters for five plants under the US Brands cluster which was an extension of the previous job role. Performance indicators were: capacity creation, capacity fill, SAH generation, plan hit rate, Absenteeism and LTO, skill retention, cost per minute (CPM), direct/ indirect ratio, logistics and warehouse KPIs (demurrage transport cost/ km, cost per pallet position etc.), cost of failure (air freight, order loss etc.) inventory days, cut to ship and order to ship ratio, OTD, process compliance score, social compliance score, CIF pass rate etc. The Engineering functions related to each factory was included in the scope.

01-06-2011 to 30-06-2013

Brandix Essentials Ltd. (Apparel Manufacturer)- Head of SL Operations

•A cross-functional-team (CFT) member in Brandix Essential Ltd.(BEL) cluster: Responsible for managing Sri Lanka operations (manufacturing, central warehousing and logistics) comprising of eight (08) Apparel factories totaling to more than 6000 employees.

•The scope covers the achievement of manufacturing, works HR, quality assurance and compliance related KPIs; standard allowed hours (SAH), on-time-delivery (OTD), over shipment %, order fulfillment, accepted quality levels (AQL), CIF pass rates, overhead targets, working times, direct/ indirect ratio and cost per pallet position (CPP)

•The key task is to raise the existing manufacturing systems to an international apparel platform

•The Engineering functions related to each factory was included in the scope.

•Notable accomplishments: improving operational excellence, build stronger relationships with the middle management, implementing T&D for managers and supervisory levels, structuring and resourcing plants, improving the SAH base, first step to lean management in two factories

01-01-2010 to 31-05-2011

Unilever Sri Lanka (Leading FMCG Global Multinational)- Supply Planning Manager

•Supply Planning Manager (SPM) at Unilever Sri Lanka., responsible for the OTIF (on time in full) delivery of Innovations, CCFOT (customer case fill on time), on time shelf availability (OSA) and capacity projects enabling supplies of FG and RM/PM (raw material/ packaging material) for all three categories: Homecare, Personal care and Foods

•A close coordination was required with the Engineering maintenance team on production shutdowns and coping with factory renovations and expansions

•Takes the ownership of supply availability across all 380 skus for the company from short to long range planning. The SPM needs to maintain the Inventory levels and inventory forecast accuracy which adds to the above KPIs

•Notable accomplishments: stock build up for the factory relocation, CCFOT 90%, reduce OOS levels to 20Mn/ day, establish RCDSR (Regional Committee of Demand and Supply Reconciliation) meetings, capacity planning for the next 2 years (8Qs)

16-11-2007 to 31-12-2009

Unilever Sri Lanka (Leading FMCG Global Multinational)- Third-party Operations Manager

•Third-party Operations Manager at Unilever Sri Lanka, in charge of all technical cum commercial aspects which covers nearly 70% volume of the Unilever local production which is outsourced to manufacturing partners

•The total number of third parties was 17 and covered a volume of 6500 MT/ month and an NPS of Rs.1400

Mn/ month

•The role covered from establishing 3P vendors to daily operations and capacity building

•All the Engineering functions related to each 3P factory was required to be overseen and included in the scope

•Notable accomplishments: increased the 3P base from 12 to 17 vendors to maintain 70% on NPS

16-11-2006 to 15-11-2007

Unilever Sri Lanka (Leading FMCG Global Multinational)- Premises Engineer

•Projects/ Premises Engineer at Unilever Sri Lanka in charge of all civil engineering work and factory expansion projects

•This included day-to-day maintenance and special projects such as new office buildings, auditorium, car park etc.

•Notable accomplishments: OTD of two key projects the finance and legal wing / auditorium; car park

16-01-2003 to 15-01-2006

Almarai Co. Ltd. KSA (Leading Dairy Manufacturer in the GULF, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia)- Electrical Engineer, Projects Manager (factory expansions)

•Project Manager for Electrical and Process projects on improvement of manufacturing lines and process systems

•Projects on installation and testing of filling machines, 33kV distribution lines, Electrical Installations in residential buildings

•The experience extended to manufacturing engineering projects including capacity, layout planning and process automation

•Notable accomplishments: starting from Electrical projects extended the scope to process/ manufacturing projects with 100% OTD

16-06-1992 to 15-11-2006

Ceylon Electricity Board CEB (The Electrical Power Utility in Sri Lanka)

•Chief Engineer, Projects and Heavy Maintenance, Region3 (33kV installations and maintenance)

•Operations and Maintenance manager (Station Manager), Kolonnawa Receiving Station

•Manager, Stores and Inventory Management TGSCM (Transmission and GS Construction and Maintenance)

•Maintenance Programming Engineer, and Condition Based Monitoring on transmission switchgear incl., 132/33kV Grid Substations, Asset Management division

•Area Resident Engineer (ARE), seconded to Consultants, Nippon Koei & Lahmeyer Intl. for Transmission & GSS Development project (TGDP): Construction of Matara GSS, Augmentations at Embilipitiya GSS, Puttalam GSS, Anuradhapura GSS, Matara-Embilipitiya 132kV transmission line

•Notable accomplishments: build the Electrical Engineering career from a graduate to a Chartered Engineer level

16-09-1991 to 15-06-1992

Fentons Ltd. (Electrical Installation Contractor)

•Trainee Electrical Engineer for designing Electrical installations in high-rise buildings including lightening protection projects

Education

•B.Sc. Engineering (specialized in Electrical Power), University of Moratuwa, 1991

•M.Sc. (Business Management), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2000

•Ph.D. (Transformational Leadership), University of Colombo, Dec 2016

Professional and other Affiliations

•Chartered Electrical Engineer, C.Eng.

•Corporate Fellow Member, Institute of Engineers, Sri Lanka, FIE(SL)

•Corporate Member of the Institute of Management, Sri Lanka, MIM(SL)

•Corporate/ Life Member of the Institute of Supplies and Material Management (ISMM), Sri Lanka

•Certified Coach, Coach Masters Academy, Singapore (affiliated to Intl. Coaching Federation- ICF, USA)

•Corporate Member, Association of Professional Coaches – APC, SL

•Certified NLP Practitioner, Mind Designs, SL

Extra-Curricular

•Past President, Millennium Toastmasters (2009/10); Toastmaster Intl., USA

•Life Member of the Intl. Society of Krishna Consciousness (ISCON)

•Grand Master in Reiki, Universal Energy and Chakra healing

•Martial Arts- 1st Dan Black Belt, world largest Karate organization Kyo-kushin-kaikan, Japan

Training, Conferences participated

•Advanced AUTOCAD, SFS Academy (Autodesk Authorized Training Center), Sept.-Dec. 2023

•Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Meta-Cognitive Therapy, Sithnivana Mental Health Rehabilitation and Counselling Center, Dec. 2023

•Arduino programming using ESP32 Micro Controller, Devor Automations (Pvt) Ltd., July-Aug. 2023

•Certificate Course on Python Programming for Automation tasks and Processes, PROCONS Intl., Oct.-Dec. 2023

•P6 Primavera Software on Construction Project Planning, PROCONS Intl., July 2023

•Advanced Training Programme on Solar PV Systems Design and Maintenance, CAPS Campus, July 2023

•NLP Practitioner certification, Mind Designs Intl. (Pvt) Ltd., Sri Lanka, Dec. 2016

•Reiki Grand Master Certificate, Spiritual Healing and its use in Leadership Training, The OM Space, Reiki and Seichem Centre, Sri Lanka, Sept. 2016/ 2020

•Six Sigma certification, June 2016

•Transformative coaching: Revolutionary Approach to enable Sustainable Change, coach certificate training conducted by Coach Masters Academy, Singapore, approved Coacher Training provider for International Coaching Federation (ICF), Sri Lanka, June 2015

•Noratel Annual Conference, Poland, Oct. 2014

•Brandix Leadership Excellence, Accelerated Program, at Center for Creative Leadership (CCL), Singapore, May 2014

•Quality Control in the Clothing Industry organized by Brandix College of Clothing Technology (BCCT), Feb. 2014

•Fabric Technology (woven fabric) organized by Brandix College of Clothing Technology (BCCT), Nov. 2013

•LEAN Manufacturing training at Lexington, KY, USA including an exposure at the second largest Toyota manufacturing plant in the world, by TSD Inc., Jan. 2013

•Labor Law for HR Managers, IPM Sri Lanka, Nov. 2011

•Inventory Planning workshop in Philippines, Unilever, June 2010

•Regional Demand and Supply Reconciliation Training in Singapore, Regional Training Center, Unilever- June 2009

•Unilever Asia AMET, Regional SCM Facilitator WS for TPM in extended SC at Colombo, South Asia Region, Unilever SL- Nov. 2007

•Training on Installation of PET bottle filling lines for dairy, NFPC (Milco)- Abu-Dhabi, Mar. 2005

•Protection and Substation Automation, M420 operation and maintenance, course for numerical protection, organized by ABB University Switzerland, Feb. 2002

•Testing and commissioning of 132/ 33kV SF6 GIS modules, ABB Calor Emag Schaltanlagen AG, Hanau, Germany-Aug. 2001

•Mastering Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 Fundamental, IDM Computer Studies (Pvt.) Ltd., Apr. 2000

•Testing and commissioning of 132/33kV, 31.5MVA transformers at Hyundai Transformer Factory, Seoul, South Korea- July 1995

•Diploma in Programming using Structured COBOL, IDM Sri Lanka, Nov. 1989

Training and Development Sessions conducted

•Lectures on ‘Strategic Project Management’ for the M.Sc. in Project Management course, at ICBT, Associate College of Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK, 2022/23

•Visiting Faculty- MSc program-Sustainable Process Engineering, Subject: CH5050 Process Analysis and Mapping, Dept. of Chemical and Process Engg., University of Moratuwa, 2019/20, 2020/21, 2021/22 batches,

•Visiting Lecturer, Dept. of Chemical and Process Eng., CH5210 Sustainable Process Design, MSc/ PGD in Sustainable Process Engineering, University Moratuwa, Mar. 2020

•Various lecture sessions and Industry advisor on course design, Faculty of Management Science and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2018-2020

•Visiting Lecturer, Mindfulness sessions, PIM, USJ, Nov. 2017

•Operations Research, Operations Management, MBA students, Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM), USJ, June/ Sept. 2017

•Research Methods, BSc students, CSCT University of Salford, UK, Sept/ Oct 2017

•Strategic Construction Project Management, MSc. students, BCAS, affiliated to University of Wolver Hampton, UK, May 2017

•Human Resource Management, for MBA students at BCAS, affiliated to University of Wolver Hampton, UK, Apr/ May 2017/ 2018

•Transport and Logistics, and International Negotiation Skills, BBA, MBA Programs, ACBT, from Mar 2017 /2018

•Operations Management, Brandix School of Clothing Technology (BCCT), connected with RMIT Univ. Australia, Mar 2017

•Paper marking for Operations Management, a special project by Prof. Shanika Hirimburegama, BCAS campus, MSc. Program, affiliated to Univ. of Wolver Hampton, UK, Jun. 2017

•Research Methods and Professionals Skills Development, MSc Program, affiliated to Univ. of Wolver Hampton, UK, BCAS, Nov 2016/ 2017

•Entrepreneurship and Innovation, International and Global Marketing, Operations Management, ICBT affiliated to Cardiff Metropolitan Univ., July/ Aug 2016

•Strategic HRM for MBA students, Open University of SL, Feb 2013, June 2015

•Operations Management, Brandix School of Clothing Technology (BCCT), connected with RMIT Univ. Australia, Mar/ Aug 2014

•Strategic Leadership for MBA students, HRMI affiliated to Univ. of Northampton, June 2014

•Fundamentals of Planning for MSc students (community medicine), Post-graduate Institute of Medicine, Ministry of Health, 2011

•Supply Chain Management for BSc transport and logistics students, University of Moratuwa, 2011

•Trainer on Public Speaking, Speech Crafter programs organized by Millennium Toastmasters, 2010/11

•Small Business Management, Business Communication, Strategic Management, Project Management for Higher Diploma courses at London Business School (LBS), affiliated to group of ABE Colleges, UK, 2009/ 10

•Lecturing subjects: HR Management, Project Management, Metropolitan College, year 2001

•Lecturing subjects: Management, Quantitative techniques, at Lanka Institute of Business Management (LIBM) (Prof. Tantrigama), USJ, year 2000

Research Supervision

•Ten research students for the Diploma at CIPM, 2019- 2020

•Supervisor for an MBA student at Postgraduate Institute of Management (USJ), 2018

•Ten MBA students at BCAS, affiliated to University College of Wolver Hampton, UK, from Apr. 2017

•Research supervision and guidance for MSc students, Research proposals and Mphil. to PhD upgrading (special selected students recommended by the faculty and supervisors), Oct 2016

•Research Supervision (at a personal level) for MSc, MPhil courses, FGS University of Colombo, University of Kelaniya, Sept 2016

Research

•MSc. Research Thesis: An Empirical Investigation into the Relationships between Work Attitudes and Perceived Job Performance of Public Sector Engineers in Engineering Cultures, year 1999

•PhD. Research Thesis: Relationship between Individual Needs Profile and Transformational Leadership moderated by Organizational Inflexibility: A study on the Sri Lanka Manufacturing Sector, year 2016.

•Reading- second PhD. in the Arts Stream, Research Proposal to PGIBS, University of Kelaniya on “Drawing Parallels between the Madhyamaka Philosophy and the Modern theories in Quantum Physics on the existence of the Universe: An inquiry on a possible convergence towards holistic emptiness (svabhava sunyata)”, (expected to complete in 2024)

Referees

•Mrs. Yamuna Samarasinghe, former General Manager, Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), Contact 0094(0)714108080 (M), **************@*****.***

•Mr. Nandana Wettasinghe, Additional General Manager (Transmission Wired Operations), Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), Contact 0094(0)714115594 (M), *******@***.**, *********@*****.***

•Dr. Devapriya Nugawela, Former Chairman, Link Natural Products (Pvt) Ltd., Contact 0094(0)777370290 (M), *********@*******************.***

A Chartered Engineer by profession (FIESL) having 30+ years of experience across various industries: Mainly, 15 years in Electrical Engineering and 15 years in manufacturing and Operations (core competency in Apparel, FMCG and Herbal products). I do have experience in Design and Operation of Electrical Utilities, Manufacturing of Apparel (Lingerie, Fashion, Shirts etc.), Manufacturing of Electrical accessories, Manufacturing of FMCG, Ayurveda & Herbal products, Projects management on Factory expansions (Dairy industry) and Transmission (power) projects. Worked in various capacities: Chief Operating Officer (COO); Head of Operations (HOO); Head of Manufacturing; Head of Planning; 3P Manufacturing Manager; Area Resident Engineer (Grid Substations and Transmission Lines), Chief Engineer (Projects and Heavy Maintenance); Project Manager (Factory expansions) etc.

Areas of Expertise:, Engineering Consultancy, Manufacturing Excellence, Project Management and Business Process Re-Engineering

a)Electrical Engineering: Projects Management (Transmission and Distribution), Design and construction of 132kV Transmission Lines and 132/33kV Grid Substations, Maintenance and Construction of 132/66/33kV Switching stations, design and construction of 33kV distribution network, Installation and commissioning of Electrical Installations in factories and high-rise buildings, design and installation of MV and LV installations, Design and installation of Grounding systems and Lightening protection systems, Design and installation of lighting systems

b)Manufacturing: Project Management (factory expansions, product innovations), Productivity improvements, Application of LEAN concepts to improve efficiencies/ throughput, Establishment of TQM, and TPM systems, Flexible Manufacturing Systems, Reduction of down times in machines (improving OEE), enhancing of production capacities and maximizing capacity utilization

Present Employment: Head, Electrical Installation Projects in a leading Electrical Installation Company having Subsidiaries in Enclosure Manufacturing, Trading Business on Schneider Switchgear, Cable trays and accessories, Fire Safety Systems, MV Installations, Solar Installations, Lighting solutions, and ELV Installations.

Previous Experience: Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Link Natural Products (Pvt.) Ltd.; Head of Manufacturing at Silueta, MAS Holdings;: HOO at Brandix Apparel Solutions (Pvt) Ltd. (BEL); Head of Planning at Unilever Sri Lanka (USL); Managing Director at Noratel Intl. (Scandinavian transformer manufacturer), Project Manager/ PE at Almarai KSA (largest dairy company in the Gulf), Chief Engineer at Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), Design/ Site Engineer at Fentons Ltd.

Consultancies: Senior Engineering Consultant at A & N Global Consultants; Technical Consultant on Process Optimization for the Employers' Federation of Ceylon (EFC) (projects at Link Natural, and Finlays Tea), BPR Consultant for Kelani Valley Canneries (KVC) (Pvt.) Ltd., Senior Consultant at the Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM), Productivity Consultant at Epic Designers (Shirt Hub), Bangladesh

Academic Achievements: Professionally qualified as a Chartered Engineer and being an Industrialist, I received my BSc. (Electrical Power Engineering) from University of Moratuwa, MSc. (Business Management) from University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.

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