Sampath Ragindha Padmawansa
Springfield Lakes
Summary
Seafood / International Business Development /Agribusiness / FMCG
CAREER SUMMARY
Dynamic & accomplished professional with over 30 years of versatile experience across diverse businesses in, Seafood, FMCG, Manufacturing & Agribusiness Sectors. Currently employed as Chief Executive Officer of a leading / Largest Seafood exporting company in Sri Lanka on Fly In Fly Out terms. Immediate previous portfolio was Head of Agriculture / FMCG in WR CARPENTERS PNG responsible for a turnover of over $60 million per annum. Well versed in areas of Supply Chain Management, International Marketing, B2B & B2C Sales & Marketing Hands on experience in ERP Projects and consultant engagement. Hands on experience in Sustainability programs such as Fishery Improvement Programs (FIP)
Results-driven C suit executive with forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams and managing profitable operations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
GLOBAL SEAFOODS (PVT) LTD, Global Seafoods
08.2015 - Current
- Ltd is the largest Seafood Exporter in Sri Lanka dealing primarily with Tuna.
- Mahi Mahi, Barramundi, Crustaceans, Blue Swimming Crab, Sail Fish, Wahoo & Mackerel are some of the other types of fish we are handling
- Well-traveled in US, Europe & Asia for Seafood Business Development.
- Responsibilities: Primarily responsible for International Sales but in charge of all operations from Sourcing, Processing, Marketing, HR & Finance
- Accomplishments:
- Drove the company win the Presidential Award for the highest value-added category in the Seafood Sector
- Developed an all new customized product for a US Market
- Developed an all new range in the Food Services Market in France
- Developed many new customers in Europe
- Negotiated a JV with the largest Longline Vessel owning company in Asia
- Driving the FIP program with Seafood Exporters Association to establish sustainability for Srilankan Tuna and Swordfish.
Director Agriculture / FMCG
WR Carpenters (PNG)
01.2011 - 01.2014
- WR CARPENTERS PNG Is a diversified conglomerate in PNG with a turnover of $300 million in Agribusiness, FMCG, IT & Retail sectors with presence in Fiji, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu & Tonga
- It is a subsidiary of MBf Holdings in Malaysia
- Responsibilities: In charge of all operations in FMCG & Agribusiness sectors
- Accomplishments:
- Developed a new distribution structure through parallel branding for Coffee which enabled to compete effectively in USA, Japan & Australia
- Setting up own distribution structure in Solomon Islands for packed Tea and getting a marketshare of 80% within an year
- Resurrected the ailing CNO company and converted it to a major profit-making entity
- Started up Cocoa Trading operation from scratch to a $ 8,000,000 turnover business
- Developed an all new clientele in USA & Germany for premium Coffee.
General Manger
GLOBE MNUFACTURING LTD - PNG, Carpenters PNG
10.2009 - 01.2011
- Globe Manufacturing Ltd is a subsidiary of WR Carpenters PNG & is household brand name in PNG in the FMCG sector renowned for Canned Corned Beef, Canned Tuna, Packaged Vegetable Oil etc
- With a turnover of over $15 million
- Responsibilities:
- In charge of all operations from Sourcing, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales , HR & Finance
- Accomplishments:
- Turning around the company after a 6 year losing spree
- Establishing a new sales structure, entering into new territories regions, segmenting sales channels & revamping the cost structure to restructure the whole company.
General Manger
Mihila, HIRDARAMANI GROUP
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Mihila
- Hirdaramani Group is the third largest Apparel Company in SriLanka & Mihila is a subsidiary of same with a turnover of $50 million & is the only state of the art 100% Carbon neutral Green Factory in Srilanka for knit products
- Responsibilities:
- In-charge of all operations including setting up of the world’s first eco apparel plant for knit garments
- Accomplishments:
- Setting up the plant in consultation with construction companies and consultants which culminated in winning LEAD Gold award by US Green Building Council
- Recruiting all employees including management staff & training them to a level to attract world renowned brands
- Establishing Lean Management System in the facility.
Assistant Vice President - JKH /Director of Operations
John Keells Holdings / Keells Food Products Ltd
04.2001 - 10.2007
- John Keells Holdings is the number 1 diversified conglomerate in Sri Lanka with a highest market cap in the stock exchange & Keells Food Products Ltd (KFPL) is their subsidiary dealing with Fresh & Processed Meats with a turnover of over $30 million
- Responsibilities: - In charge of Supply Chain Operations
- Accomplishments:
- Headed the Manufacturing Module of ERP implementation and functioned as the Change Manger of the Project
- Steering the team to achieve HACCP for the plant
- Spearheaded the company’s restructuring process in 2004
- Appointed to the KFPL Board in 2004
- Worked with Boston Consultancy Group (BCG) in India representing JKH/ KFPL operations .
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration - Business Administration
University of Wales
Cardiff, WalesSkills
- Excellent track record of managing multiple levels of employees with diverse backgrounds
- Exposure in International Businesses
- Planning, Budgeting and Implementation of Corporate Strategies
- Hands on experience in SCM in FMCG businesses
- Change Management
- Excellent knowledge in Management Accounting
- Stakeholder Relations
- Business Development
Affiliations
MEMBER OF INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS (ICMA) - (CMA) - AUSTRALIA
MEMBER OF CPA (PNG)
SAP TRAINING
JKH SPECIAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS – JKH
CCL LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS
HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL – EXECUTIVE EDUCATION
POSITIONS HELD IN REGULATORY/ CORPORATE BODIES.
Executive Committee Member Industrial Association of Sri Lanka. 2004 - 2007
Director Manufacturing Council PNG. 2010 - 2014 Executive Committee Member Employers Federation PNG. 2011-2012
Certification
Certified Management Accountant (Australia)
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer
GLOBAL SEAFOODS (PVT) LTD, Global Seafoods
08.2015 - Current
Director Agriculture / FMCG
WR Carpenters (PNG)
01.2011 - 01.2014
General Manger
GLOBE MNUFACTURING LTD - PNG, Carpenters PNG
10.2009 - 01.2011
General Manger
Mihila, HIRDARAMANI GROUP
01.2007 - 01.2009
Assistant Vice President - JKH /Director of Operations
John Keells Holdings / Keells Food Products Ltd
04.2001 - 10.2007
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration - Business Administration
University of Wales
Certified Management Accountant (Australia)
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