Lahiru Kannangara
Colombo, Sri Lanka,1
Summary
With over 15 years of experience, I specialize in providing IT, business development, leadership, HR, operations, and digital transformation working in leadership roles across various sectors, such as tech, BPO, construction, retail, and hospitality. My goal is to help my clients overcome their unique challenges and seize their opportunities by delivering tailored strategies, solutions, and outcomes that exceed their expectations and drive their growth. Talented Director / CEO with 15 years of experience and successful career in planning, developing and executing events and initiatives to achieve maximum potential. Creative and highly strategic with excellent leadership and client relations abilities. Professional and outgoing with success in building relationships and attracting new clients.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Chief Executive Officer
Sunset Road
London
04.2024 - Current
- Oversee development and execution of digital solutions
- Manage high-performance team
- Drive business development and client relationships
- Monitor market trends and identify growth opportunities
- Ensure financial health and profitability
- Foster innovation and implement best practices
- Deliver Projects On Time With A Focus On Quality
- Mentor team members and support professional growth
- Expanded service portfolio to include Web3, AI, and 3D modeling
- Secured key partnerships for collaboration and market expansion
- Successfully executed high-profile projects, exceeding client expectations
- Implemented cost-saving measures, improving profitability
- Strong track record in driving business growth and operational excellence.
Director
Connect Education And Migration Lanka
Nugegoda
03.2024 - Current
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives.
- Coordinated resources across departments to maximize productivity levels.
- Planned and implemented strategies to grow revenue.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
Non Executive Director / Board Member
Fintechnology Asia Pacific (FINAP)
Colombo
11.2023 - Current
- Attended board meetings and chaired committees to discuss strategy, financial performance and risk management.
- Provided independent oversight of the company's operations, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and legislation.
- Reviewed financial statements, reports and other documents to assess the company's current position.
- Engaged regularly with executive management to provide advice on corporate governance matters.
- Developed a comprehensive understanding of the company's business model and strategic objectives.
- Proposed changes in corporate policies and procedures when necessary for improvement or growth.
- Monitored progress against agreed targets set by the board at its regular meetings.
- Led discussions with shareholders regarding strategy, capital allocation, dividends and other key issues affecting the organization.
- Conducted due diligence reviews prior to making any significant investments or acquisitions.
- Participated in strategic planning sessions aimed at defining future goals for the organisation.
Country Manager
Omdena
Sri Lanka
01.2023 - Current
- Since its founding in May 2019, the platform has grown to more than 20000 collaborators in over 120 countries, established over 195 impact hubs in over 80 countries, and doesn't stop growing
- During this period, Omdena has worked with 220+ organizations on over 650 projects
- Developed and implemented country-specific strategies to increase market share.
- Developed new procedures to meet regulatory restrictions.
- Liaised with clients to build relationships, determine goals and gather feedback.
- Accomplished financial objectives by forecasting requirements, scheduling expenditures and preparing annual budgets.
- Conducted quality, timely performance feedback and performance appraisals.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
Founder
Sunset Road
London
01.2021 - Current
- Oversee development and execution of digital solutions
- Manage high-performance team
- Drive business development and client relationships
- Monitor market trends and identify growth opportunities
- Ensure financial health and profitability
- Foster innovation and implement best practices
- Deliver Projects On Time With A Focus On Quality
- Mentor team members and support professional growth
- Expanded service portfolio to include Web3, AI, and 3D modeling
- Secured key partnerships for collaboration and market expansion
- Successfully executed high-profile projects, exceeding client expectations
- Implemented cost-saving measures, improving profitability
- Strong track record in driving business growth and operational excellence.
Principal Consultant
Multiple Companies
Sri Lanka
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Delivering cutting-edge strategies to address client-specific challenges and opportunities
- Tailoring solutions to surpass expectations and achieve exceptional results
- Building enduring client relationships based on trust, reliability, and successful outcomes
- Focused on driving client growth and helping them achieve objectives through strategic consulting
- Commitment to delivering high-quality work adhering to industry standards and best practices
- Providing outstanding service, responsiveness, and attention to detail
- Implementing solutions that yield measurable and tangible outcomes for clients with a result-oriented approach
- Identifying challenges, risks, and opportunities to devise proactive strategies and mitigate issues.
Head Of Operations
Simplebooks
Colombo
10.2018 - 01.2022
- Incorporated 1500+ startups and consulted the companies on Company law, Intellectual Property laws, bookkeeping and Customs (import export) related work.
- Coordinated and managed operations activities to ensure all processes ran smoothly.
- Collaborated with senior management on strategic planning initiatives.
- Provided leadership, mentorship, and guidance to team members in order to foster a collaborative work environment.
- Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress towards operational goals.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
Director / CEO
Tourism Brandings Ltd
New Zealand
01.2015 - 04.2017
- Accountable for establishing the strategic direction of the business, devising methods to improve business performance
- Provided guidance to the whole team including sales and digital marketing, delivery, HR, and IT.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Reviewed internal reports and identified areas of risk or potential cost savings.
- Created detailed plans outlining timelines, goals, budgets, staffing needs and other requirements for projects.
- Provided guidance on legal matters related to contracts or intellectual property rights.
- Negotiated agreements with external partners such as contractors or consultants.
- Developed and presented new ideas and conceptualized new approaches and solutions.
Developer
Signify Limited
New Zealand
02.2013 - 12.2014
- Designed and implemented websites using PHP Drupal, Ruby on Rails, and Python Django programming languages and tools
- Collaborated with designers, project managers, and stakeholders for successful website development
- Ensured timely delivery of high-quality websites within budget constraints
- Supported and maintained websites and applications under contract with the company while taking care of patches, upgrades, and application security management.
Marketing Team Member
Technology U Can Trust
New Zealand
05.2012 - 02.2013
- Consistently closed monthly sales of NZD 90k+
- Conducted lead generation activities to identify potential customers
- Executed promotions and conducted product demonstrations to drive sales
- Handled paperwork and documentation for sales transactions
- Conducted credit checks to assess customer eligibility
- Employed effective negotiation strategies to secure favorable deals.
Web Developer
Excel Creations Private Limited
Nugegoda
01.2009 - 02.2012
- Developed and maintained secure, scalable, and robust web applications using PHP and frameworks
- Ensured the functionality and performance of websites
- Implemented best practices for website development and maintenance
- Collaborated with team members to deliver high-quality web solutions
- Stayed updated with the latest industry trends and technologies.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Information Technology
Waiariki Institute of Technology
01.2013
Higher Education Qualifications - Information Technology
BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
01.2010
Skills
- Business Relationship Management
- Human Resources (HR)
- Training & Development
- Organizational Development
- Talent Acquisition
- Sustainability Initiatives
- Innovation leadership
- Digital Transformation
- Strategic Visioning
- Corporate Governance
- Operational Excellence
- Financial Acumen
- Sustainable business models
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Brand Management
- Revenue Growth
- Board Oversight
- Business Consulting
- Employee Coaching
Timeline
Co-Chief Executive Officer
Sunset Road
04.2024 - Current
Director
Connect Education And Migration Lanka
03.2024 - Current
Non Executive Director / Board Member
Fintechnology Asia Pacific (FINAP)
11.2023 - Current
Country Manager
Omdena
01.2023 - Current
Principal Consultant
Multiple Companies
01.2022 - 01.2024
Founder
Sunset Road
01.2021 - Current
Head Of Operations
Simplebooks
10.2018 - 01.2022
Director / CEO
Tourism Brandings Ltd
01.2015 - 04.2017
Developer
Signify Limited
02.2013 - 12.2014
Marketing Team Member
Technology U Can Trust
05.2012 - 02.2013
Web Developer
Excel Creations Private Limited
01.2009 - 02.2012
Bachelor's degree - Information Technology
Waiariki Institute of Technology
Higher Education Qualifications - Information Technology
BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
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