EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Science: International Business & Economics (2011)
  Aston University, Birmingham, UK
• Ananda College, Colombo, Sri Lanka

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Green Value Chain Consultant
  GCF Knuckles Project, Ministry of Irrigation (March 2024–Present)
  Advisor to a $40M climate resilience project impacting 1.3M beneficiaries by developing climate-resilient agriculture and green value chains.
  Conducted green value chain mapping, capacity building, innovation, branding, certifications, and product/market development.
  Provided strategic input on annual work plans, budgeting, and coordination with internal and external partners.
• Co-Founder and Managing Director
  Kantala (Private) Limited (August 2013–Present)
  Established a social enterprise combining indigenous knowledge and regenerative principles to produce high-value, vegan, carbon-neutral products.
  Managed supply chains of 23 artisans and 36 farmers; expanded products globally and online.
  Raised $120,000 through crowdfunding and grants for blockchain traceability and regenerative vegan leather R&D.
  Recipient of the Common Objective Leadership Award (2019) for sustainable practices.
• Co-Founder and Partner
  Positive Impact Consultancy (August 2020–Present)
  Provided strategic advice for organizational transformation to enhance social and economic impact.
  Conducted research, data analysis, and authored reports for national and international clients on topics like inclusive and sustainable development, business and human rights, and partnership landscapes.
  Key clients included the Sustainable Development Council of Sri Lanka, UN ESCAP, UNDP, UN Residential Coordinators Office, and Ceylon Chamber of Commerce.
• Financial Analyst: MAS Investments (Pvt) Ltd. (September 2011–October 2014)Conducted valuations, negotiations, and structured fund acquisitions/divestments.Developed financial models and market intelligence to support strategic planning for IT portfolio businesses.