Managing Director
Asitha Samaraweera
Managing Director
Asitha Samaraweera
Asitha counts decades of experience at renowned corporates both in Sri Lanka and overseas. Having begun his career as a Brand Manager at Nestlé Sri Lanka, he served 10 years before assuming his position as CEO of Keells Food Products during which time he also served as a Vice President of John Keells Holdings, thus bringing in a wealth of business acumen and expertise to the table. In addition, Asitha spent a number of years in the UAE, in the capacity of General Manager at Global Food Industries as well as the CEO of Iffco Frozen Foods. Most recently, he served as the CEO of CBL Cocos (Pvt) Ltd and CBL Global Foods Limited.
He currently holds an MSc in International Accounting and Finance from the London School of Economics, UK, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Washington University, USA. He is extremely knowledgeable in Strategic Business Leadership, having participated in programs organized by the European School of Management and McKinsey & Company.
Director - Operations & Sales
Indrajith Binduhewa
Director - Operations & Sales
Indrajith Binduhewa
Indrajith started his career with Atlas in the year 2000 as a Management Trainee and counts 22+ years of experience in his corporate career. He has gained strong experience in both Human Resources and Commercial & Logistics functions within the Company. Indrajith was instrumental in establishing the Supply Chain Department of Atlas Axillia by integrating different functions such as Planning, Procurement, Warehousing and Distribution under one unit which brought speedy responses to Market Changes, Cost Reduction, Improved Efficiency in Distribution and Production.
Indrajith started his sales career in the year 2017 after a very successful stint with Atlas Supply Chain. Under his leadership, sales embarked on a remarkable restructuring process to bring out efficiency in terms of People and Operational cost in 2020. He maneuvered the sales function uniquely during the COVID period to get a higher market share to the company and subsequently registered the highest ever market share recorded in Atlas history. Indrajith has been a key stakeholder in taking Atlas global and capitalizing on International Business and Markets whereby the Company now maintains a significant market presence in 4 to 5 overseas markets at present.
Indrajith holds a BSc. Special Degree in Management from University of Sri Jayewardenepura and successfully completed an MBA in Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM).
Director - Marketing
Shiyan Jayaweera
Director - Marketing
Shiyan Jayaweera
Shiyan is a senior marketing professional & Functional Leader with over 19 years of experience in development and implementation of strategic marketing plans, building long-term NPD pipelines, conceptualization and implementation of consumer connection activities to build brand loyalty and grow market share. With experience in brand, channel and digital marketing whilst providing leadership to teams to achieve sales & project targets across personal care, food & beverages, OTC healthcare and financial services in two global FMCG organizations and Sri Lanka blue chip conglomerates in three geographies. His past experience includes stints with Unilever, GlaxoSmithKline, Lion Brewery PLC, National Development Bank(NDB) and he is also currently the Director Marketing at Hemas Consumer Brands.
Holder of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Management and Diploma in Economics from the London School of Economics and Postgraduate Qualifications in Marketing & Business Administration, he is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM,UK) and the Chartered Management Institute (CMI,UK).
Director – Human Resources
Priyanka Kumarage
Director – Human Resources
Priyanka Kumarage
Priyanka is an accomplished HR professional with senior managerial experience in navigating HR strategies of organisations including a highly diversified conglomerate, FMCG, MNC Telco, Insurance and Hospitality. He counts over 20 years of HR and Training background and is passionate about driving innovative, strategic, and practical HR initiatives to accomplish business goals.
He started his career in HR in the hospitality industry and moved up to work for several leading organizations from Hilton Labriz Resort & Spa in Seychelles, JKH-Union Assurance, Bharti Airtel, and Alcatel Lucent/Nokia. Priyanka was the Group GM-HR for Laugfs Holdings Limited prior to joining Atlas Axillia and holds a unique qualification combination in HR and Hospitality Management and a Masters from University of Angers – France.