Isuru Samarage Email & Phone Number

Sri Lanka

Heading global partnerships, market expansion, and sales and marketing strategies at Econsulate, focusing on building meaningful relationships and supporting startup ecosystems across different geographies.- Spearhead market entry strategies for diverse global markets, designing tailored partner strategies that align with local dynamics to ensure effective market penetration.- Lead partnership development, overseeing the entire partner onboarding process, from designing commercial engagement models to fostering long-term collaborations.- Drive sales efforts by aligning the sales team with strategic partners, optimizing approaches to maximize growth and meet targets in each market.- Strategize and execute marketing campaigns tailored to specific geographies, crafting approaches that support sales initiatives and resonate with local audiences.- Build connections with governments, international organizations, and private-sector stakeholders to host impactful events, ensuring ongoing engagement and business development opportunities.- Designed and launched the Start-up Passport and Venture Gateway programs, initiatives dedicated to strengthening and supporting the startup ecosystems across Asia and the Nordics.- Provide mentorship to startups in competitions like the NL Startup Competition in Rotterdam and Codesprint in Sri Lanka, guiding emerging companies through growth challenges.- Establish ongoing relationships with consular offices, high commissions, business chambers, and startup ecosystem partners to create collaborative opportunities and expand Econsulate's reach.

Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

Driving the commercial strategy at Xavier AI, a subsidiary of Econsulate, focused on leading innovation and research in autonomous navigation and deep-tech solutions.- Define and implement the commercial roadmap for Xavier’s ground bot and drone platforms, aligning product development with market needs.- Collaborate with internal teams for commercial testing and initiate strategic partnerships for real-time testing across diverse industries.- Build alliances with startups, research companies, and international partners to accelerate innovation and validate new use cases.- Lead efforts in securing international grant opportunities to support R&D and market expansion.- Focus on bridging technical capabilities with market demands, ensuring our solutions are well-positioned to meet client needs and industry standards.

Colombo, Western, Sri Lanka

- Responsible for overall P&L of all international clients while managing the existing clients and new client onboarding. - Managing creative and digital teams in developing 360-degree marketing solutions to renowned multinational brands.- Managing client servicing team for new client acquisitions and expectation management. - Contracting and managing suppliers and accountable for managing continuous improvement. - Identifying go-to-market and rebranding strategies with research agencies and suggesting actionable plans to reach more international markets.- Managing the marketing aspect of Gajaman 3D movie and its launch events in Australia, Canada, and UK.

Colombo, Sri Lanka

- I was a presenter and an analyst of a program named “Aharenna” on Sirasa , which focuses on creating sustainable solutions in a live television program.

Sri Lanka

- Managing operations for the sales team under Sales General Manager.- Managing new mobility solutions process in the Sales Department. - Setting up ‘small passenger car sub1000CC’ category. - Setting up Toyota Sure brand to import reconditioned sales. - Planning human resources for future business units. - Bringing new controls into Sales reporting and lead management. - Integrating lead management with the existing ERP system. - Coordinating and reporting to the regional headquarters on demand and supply for vehicle sales. - Planning vehicle launch timelines and managing the post-launch sales plans. - Allocating annual marketing budget on right projects and promotions which will enhance the bottom line. - Organizing staff integration programs across all branches to promote cross-selling and creating a selling mindset.

- Designing a new corporate business approach for untapped corporate markets and industries.- Creating an innovative platform for sales, service and spare parts’ promotion with strong market presence.- Acting as a brand architect and ambassador for channels, corporate and customers.- Identifying, developing and maintaining relationships with key accounts and operational departments.- Networking with international business professionals, investors & trainers for various partnerships and alliances.- Collaborating with local business investors, suppliers and partners for revenue-generating models.- Promoting value-added services to local corporates (especially Toyota Academy/ Consultancy)- Acting as resource personnel for Toyota Business School.- Representing the Automotive Skill Sector Council.- Representing Motor Trader Association for Toyota Lanka (Private) Limited.

Toyota Plaza, No 337, Negombo Road, Wattala, Sri Lanka

- New business development and discovering creative ways of doing business, both automotive and non-automotive.- Analyzing competitor performance and vehicle market to identify trends and sharing insights with counterparts in Japan.- Organizing and managing corporate-wide marketing events.- Managing all locations with the Toyota Brand Uniform.- Managing CSR activities – initiated the Dream Car Art Contest and managed a team of youngsters- Representing the company in traditional and new media to convey clear corporate messages. - Managing Kaizen (continuous improvement) activities across all branches of Toyota.- Toyota Way in Sales and Marketing Ambassador trained in Nagoya Japan in 2013.

Wattala, Sri Lanka

- Managing Toyota Lanka’s public relations through corporate campaigns and integrated marketing campaigns. - Managing internal employee relations and communications. - Managing annual employee magazine and public relations to Toyota Tsusho Corporation.- Managing campaigns to integrate Vehicle Sales, Services and Spare Parts. - Managing vehicle launches, branch openings and other corporate events.

Colombo 08, Sri Lanka

- Positioning 361 as a flexible and reliable interactive solution in the corporate world.- Creating brand awareness, setting up guidelines to promote 361.- Creating a new framework to run events in a smoother manner.- Handling overseas clients and visiting overseas meetings. (Thailand)- Providing innovative solutions to promotions and launches for customers.- Part-time facilitator to Wild drift (Pvt) Ltd, (A team company)

- Managing International Relations for the company.- Presenting the company’s portfolio in Sri Lanka and securing agreements with international universities. - Managing admissions of local students to partner universities. - Organizing exhibitions and trade booths to promote the institutions that Vision International Education Consultants represent and reaching a targeted outcome. - Certified by the British Council and passed the agent accreditation exam with a distinction.

I worked with Interstate Education Consultants as a business promotion executive soon after I completed my secondary studies from Ananda College Colombo. Within a very short time period I showed my capabilities on designing and marketing. Accordingly I have been able to organize Seminars and exhibitions successfully.

Master Of Science, Sustainable Management

Global Logistics And Supply Chain Management International Corporate Governance And Company Law Performance Achievement Planning Strategic.

Advanced Level, Mathematics And Commerce

Activities and Societies: Senior Prefect of Ananda College - 2007 Treasurer of the Broadcasting Unit - 2006 Captain - Under 19 Table.