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.

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.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.