Emaali Gunasekera

• Overseeing and managing multiple initiatives supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, ensuring effective implementation and alignment with strategic goals. Working towards leading purpose-driven initiatives that bridge the gap between corporates, non-profits, and government partners, fostering mutual benefit, and driving positive change through the strategic deployment of social impact programs.
• Spearheading a flagship initiative by the Government of Sri Lanka, aimed at modernizing agriculture through innovative digital solutions. This project focuses on enhancing food security, resource efficiency, and climate resilience by integrating data from nine key ministries to facilitate data-driven decision-making. Responsibilities include building capacity within the agricultural sector, fostering startup ecosystems, and promoting interoperability among government departments and ministries to ensure cohesive implementation, and sustainable outcomes.
• Spearheading a nationwide initiative that provides fortified rice to 500,000 schoolchildren through a comprehensive school meal program. This initiative focuses on building local fortification capacity for sustainability, and coordinating efforts among various government ministries to achieve operational excellence.
• Directing policy advocacy and digital research for the Livestock and Dairy Sector, aiming to reduce dairy imports, and promote climate-smart domestic production strategies.
• Supporting Sri Lanka's Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) development through comprehensive policy advocacy, research, and strategic documentation, laying the groundwork for effective digital governance.
• Facilitating the development of collaborative proposals with development and donor partners in the South-South region to secure project funding, and strengthen partnerships, fostering impactful initiatives.
• Managing budgets for all projects, ensuring financial accountability, and resource optimization to achieve desired outcomes efficiently.

Provided comprehensive consulting services to clients across multiple sectors, driving impactful sustainability initiatives. Expertise includes:

• Conducting detailed materiality assessments to identify key ESG risks and opportunities.
• Developing and implementing tailored ESG strategies aligned with organizational values, and stakeholder expectations.
• Establishing robust governance structures and monitoring processes to ensure continuous improvement in ESG performance.
• Performing precise Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions calculations, notably for major events at Silverstone Racing.
• Leading the development and commercialization of a SaaS-based ESG platform, enabling organizations to streamline ESG management and reporting, including automated emissions tracking.
• Cultivating strong client relationships to understand evolving ESG needs, and deliver customized solutions that generate long-term value.

Progressed from Assistant Manager of Planning to Deputy General Manager of Marketing, managing a $30M brand portfolio across European and U.S. markets. Drove significant revenue growth (40% in 12 months) and profitability improvements through strategic planning, capacity management, and process optimization. Led demand planning for key clients (e.g., Calvin Klein), implemented ERP and planning tools, and provided strategic reporting to senior management and the Board of Directors.

• Managed a $30M brand portfolio across European and U.S. markets, driving revenue growth and profitability.
• Successfully acquired and onboarded new high-growth clients (e.g., Karl Lagerfeld, Calvin Klein).
• Implemented strategic capacity management and demand planning, optimizing production and supply chain efficiency.
• Led process re-engineering and ERP/planning tool implementation to streamline operations.
• Provided strategic reporting and analysis to senior management and the Board of Directors.

Progressed from Management Trainee to Assistant Manager Strategic Planning, driving key performance monitoring, ERP implementation, and capacity management across diverse business units. Led change management initiatives and played a pivotal role in implementing strategic planning tools, including a hybrid graphical planning tool and forecasting system.

• Monitored key performance indicators across diverse business units, reporting to the CEO's office.
• Managed the Performance Management System for executive directors.
• Contributed to a major ERP implementation, including requirement gathering and solution development.
• Led change management initiatives and served as a communication lead for strategic projects.
• Managed capacity of 1.8 million pcs monthly across Sri Lankan and Indian manufacturing facilities.
• Developed and implemented a hybrid graphical planning and forecasting tool.
• Coordinated information gathering for Board of director reporting.