Heading a P&L worth USD 124 million with accountability on Business Growth, HR, Compliance and Operations.

Building the Sports Bra plant for NIKE, under MAS Kreeda in MAS Fabric Park, Thulhiriya, Sri Lanka. Providing direction for establishment of the business and growth. 2,200 people with USD 65Mn size business.

Strategic Investment Planning for non-apparel opportunities.Operational Finance and management for new business ventures.Retaining and Developing Talent in line with the Investments to dateSafeguarding Shareholder Interest and returns.

Heading the Business of Victoria's Secret USA with a profitable P&L worth USD 176 Million, leading the teams from Sri Lanka and India.The responsibilities included from providing solutions from Design to delivery to Victoria’s Secret Stores and Victoria’s Secret Sports (VSX). 1. Business Strategy development to stay competitive and profitable.2. Ensure latest innovative product designs are offered for VS.3. Geographical talent management and career planning.4. Ensure… Show more Heading the Business of Victoria's Secret USA with a profitable P&L worth USD 176 Million, leading the teams from Sri Lanka and India.The responsibilities included from providing solutions from Design to delivery to Victoria’s Secret Stores and Victoria’s Secret Sports (VSX). 1. Business Strategy development to stay competitive and profitable.2. Ensure latest innovative product designs are offered for VS.3. Geographical talent management and career planning.4. Ensure selection of sourcing partners and competitive pricing.5. Management Finance and planning for the business units.6. Be the single strategic business contact for the company for VSS-USA. Show less

Was heading the Bodyline group's sourcing and supply chain function at a senior management level, which accounted for USD 98 million. 67 direct reports with four Assistant Managers reporting from five different Customer Fronts. The responsibilities included;1. Managing a global supply chain from raw materials to logistics.2. Ensuring alignment of the total supply chain involved with Bodyline to meet the internal lead times and customer lead special… Show more Was heading the Bodyline group's sourcing and supply chain function at a senior management level, which accounted for USD 98 million. 67 direct reports with four Assistant Managers reporting from five different Customer Fronts. The responsibilities included;1. Managing a global supply chain from raw materials to logistics.2. Ensuring alignment of the total supply chain involved with Bodyline to meet the internal lead times and customer lead special projects.3. Identification with innovative Raw material ideas and leading innovative design solution for customer teams.4. Managing total working capital days ensuring that materials are sourced within the specified time-lines and relationships are maintained.5. Negotiating pricing and consumption management with both internal and external stake holders. Review opportunity to optimize costing from the final quoted price to the Customer.6. People development and talent management.7. Ensure system compliance and governance in the overall process of procurement function that accounts for 60% of company’s value. Show less

The responsibilities include overall corporate administration and budgeting, where corporate and departmental strategic directives are reviewed and managed, reporting directly to the CEO. The job functions include;1. Working with the business units on special customer projects liaising with the customers of Bodyline.2. Financial scanning and analysis on budgets and provide advice to the CEO in strategic initiatives.3. Managing the communication with the Board… Show more The responsibilities include overall corporate administration and budgeting, where corporate and departmental strategic directives are reviewed and managed, reporting directly to the CEO. The job functions include;1. Working with the business units on special customer projects liaising with the customers of Bodyline.2. Financial scanning and analysis on budgets and provide advice to the CEO in strategic initiatives.3. Managing the communication with the Board members of Bodyline on inquiries and reviews, including facilitating the Board Meetings.4. Liaising with Finance on budgeting controls, financial reviews and feed-back.5. Coordinating Strategic initiatives within the organization working closely with the Management.6. Leading coordination of Policy Deployment cascading the corporate expectations to the overall organization. Show less

Heading the Business units of Victoria’s Secret, NIKE, M&S & HIND giving leadership & direction for growth & profitability. Primary responsibility of managing the customer in terms of;1. Customer Satisfaction and relationship building2. Directing the teams for "performance to plan" to meet customer key performance indicators.3. Managing the account profitability 4. Initiating special projects to sustain business and maintain competitive advantage. E.g. Speed to… Show more Heading the Business units of Victoria’s Secret, NIKE, M&S & HIND giving leadership & direction for growth & profitability. Primary responsibility of managing the customer in terms of;1. Customer Satisfaction and relationship building2. Directing the teams for "performance to plan" to meet customer key performance indicators.3. Managing the account profitability 4. Initiating special projects to sustain business and maintain competitive advantage. E.g. Speed to market initiatives, new product technologies etc…Special AchievementsHeading the NIKE Account from its introduction in 2005 with USD 800K to USD 15 million by 2009 and making the account the 2nd largest portfolio of Bodyline, while initiating in-house developments. Show less

Internship at Limited Brand’s – Victoria’s Secret Stores (Head Office) in Columbus – USA for a period of 1 year. Represented Bodyline group while leading the process of the Customer to support the business development and partnership.Achievements;Angel’s Award: This is an award presented by Victoria’s Secret-USA (VSS) for the most outstanding performer each season. In appreciation of managing the product launch for the Holiday 2005, I was awarded with the Angel’s Award in September… Show more Internship at Limited Brand’s – Victoria’s Secret Stores (Head Office) in Columbus – USA for a period of 1 year. Represented Bodyline group while leading the process of the Customer to support the business development and partnership.Achievements;Angel’s Award: This is an award presented by Victoria’s Secret-USA (VSS) for the most outstanding performer each season. In appreciation of managing the product launch for the Holiday 2005, I was awarded with the Angel’s Award in September 2004. It was an achievement since I was the only external person selected for this award.Contribution for “Concept to Market” strategy (CTM): Certificate was awarded for the contribution given to complete the speed initiatives by VSS, which reduces the lead-time in planning and development so that the company could react fast for change in market demands. Show less

Handled the Customer Victoria’s Secret Stores (VSS – USA), which was the largest account in Bodyline that utilized approx 60 – 70% of the Capacity, whilst generating approx USD 70 million revenue.The Core responsibility was to manage the front end to the Customer from the time of receipt of order(s) to delivery while micromanaging the internal operations.

Bentota Power, is an Electrical Engineering Company involved in Long Term projects / contracts.I was in charge of the Project Costing department reporting directly to the Financial Controller/Managing Director.The responsibilities include;1. Preparation of bids for tenders including pricing.2. Project costing and performance review.3. Project profitability reporting.4. Relationship management with Government Authorities

Biomed is a leading Medical equipment supplier for Sri Lanka who owns world-renowned brands for Hospital equipment.I was in-charge of the Laboratory equipment division, which was the largest account of the company. The job involved;1. Selling Laboratory Medical equipment's to Medical institutions/Hospitals.2. Managing inventory at Medical Institutions.3. Account Profitability and meeting budgets.