Asoka Pieris

Asoka Pieris

Director - International Sales | Business Development @ BoardPAC

About

I have 20+ years of progressive experience at senior-management levels, in International Business-development, Marketing & Sales and Talent Management across multiple industries ranging from IT/Software solutions, Paints & Chemicals to Apparel Manufacturing and Retail. I have a proven track record of expanding and improving the delivery of desired results through the effective use of human resources and technology. Value Proposition: • A unique blend of International Business-development, Marketing/ Sales & HR that exemplifies me as a General Manager • Thorough exposure to a cutting-edge Manufacturing and progressive Management Environment at MAS • An Internal and External Customer Service oriented individual capable of building strong stakeholder relations across multiple Industries • Multinational exposure of over 7 years at Akzo Nobel and ICI Paints (Dulux) • A proven track record in Sales, International Business-development, Brand-marketing & executing growth strategies across a diverse range of industries.

Country

Sri Lanka

City

Colombo

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Skill

Business Negotiation, Go-to-Market Strategy, Time Management, Audio Engineering, Information Technology, International Sales, Budgeting, P&L Management, Teamwork, Strategic Leadership, Communication, Solution Selling, Business Strategy, Marketing Communications, Business Relationship Management, Human Resources (HR), Merchandising, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Strategic Planning

Experience

BoardPAC

Director - International Sales | Business Development

BoardPAC

LinkedIn
2024-10 - Present · 2 yrs

Colombo District

BoardPAC is a board meeting automation solution, which enables paperless and secure board meetings and other high-level senior management meetings. BoardPAC is part of the IronOne Technologies Group. As the Director - International Sales |Business Development, I overlook the Africa, APAC, USA, Europe and the Middle Eastern market-development and expansion initiatives of the company within these regions.

Dankotuwa Porcelain PLC

General Manager - International Business

Dankotuwa Porcelain PLC

LinkedIn
2024-5 - 2024-10 · 6 mos

Sri Lanka

Overall responsibility for the International Marketing, Sales and Business Development of Dankotuwa Porcelain PLC and its sister company, Royal Fernwood Porcelain Limited.

BoardPAC

Regional Head - APAC & Middle East

BoardPAC

LinkedIn
2020-12 - 2024-5 · 3 yrs 6 mos

Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

BoardPAC is a board meeting automation solution, which enables paperless and secure board meetings and other high-level senior management meetings. BoardPAC is part of the IronOne Technologies Group. As a Regional Head, I overlooked the APAC and Middle Eastern market developments and expansion initiatives of the company within these regions.

Würth Lanka (Pvt) Ltd

Divisional Head

Würth Lanka (Pvt) Ltd

LinkedIn
2020-1 - 2020-12 · 1 yr

Sri Lanka

Würth Lanka Pvt Ltd is a direct branch office, under BOI regulations, set up as a 100% owned subsidiary of Würth International AG. The company operates a direct-sales approach, supplying a diverse range of technically superior lubricants, sealants, hand-tools and power-tools to almost all manufacturing operations across the country.

MAS Active

DGM - Talent Management & Divisional Communications

MAS Active

LinkedIn
2017-12 - 2020-3 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Sri Lanka

Strategic Business Unit (SBU) of MAS Holdings, MAS Active has a US$ 225M portfolio, and manufactures innovative apparel solutions for global sportswear brands such as Lacoste, Adidas, lululemon, Polo Ralph Lauren etc.

MAS Brands Pvt Ltd

Head - Business Development and EBO Channels (amante)

MAS Brands Pvt Ltd

2015-5 - 2017-11 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Sirikotha Lane, Colombo 03, Sri Lanka

SBU of MAS Holdings, MAS Brands markets its own premium intimate and activewear brand amanté across South Asia •Established amanté Exclusive Brand Outlets in Colombo & Kandy, as well as within India & Pakistan to become EBO's with a unique customer shopping experience. •Held overall P&L responsibilities from ground-up and oversaw operations at amanté’s first flagship boutique at Racecourse Mall, Colombo 07 and subsequent expansions within the EBO Channel.

MAS Holdings

Head of Marketing

MAS Holdings

LinkedIn
2013-3 - 2015-4 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Colombo 00300

Brandix

Divisional Manager - GAP Inc.

Brandix

LinkedIn
2011-6 - 2013-3 · 1 yr 10 mos

Sri Lanka

SBU of Brandix Lanka, Brandix Casualwear manages 7 state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with a T/O exceeding $120 M •As a part of the senior management (CFT), overlooked the account of long-standing customer GAP Inc., which accounts for 43% of T/O

Prym Intimates (MAS - Fabric Cluster)

Manager - Sales/Marketing

Prym Intimates (MAS - Fabric Cluster)

2006-3 - 2011-6 · 5 yrs 4 mos

BOI Zone, Biyagama

A subsidiary of MAS Holdings and Prym Group (Germany), Prym Intimates is an exclusive manufacturer & supplier of trims/ accessories for intimate apparel •Achieved the budgeted top and bottom-line targets consecutively through 2008 - 2010, increasing growth by 12-15% YoY

AkzoNobel

Brand Manager - Decorative Category

AkzoNobel

LinkedIn
2004-4 - 2006-3 · 2 yrs

Colombo

Formerly, ICI Paints, it is now a part of Akzo Nobel BV; a Dutch multinational company, and the global leader in paints and performance coatings •Recorded double-digit revenue growth & sales volume growth of 10 – 12% in 2004/ 2005, outperforming the entire construction industry growth of 5% over the same period

AkzoNobel

Marketing Communications Manager

AkzoNobel

LinkedIn
2002-4 - 2004-3 · 2 yrs

Colombo

Marketing Communications Manager - Decorative/Automotive & Industrial Paints categories - CIC Paints pvt Ltd

AkzoNobel

Area Sales Exec / Management Trainee

AkzoNobel

LinkedIn
2000-2 - 2002-3 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Colombo

Area Sales Executive 2001/2002 - CIC Paints Pvt Ltd Management Trainee 1999/2000 (12 months) - CIC Paints Pvt Ltd

Education

Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM)

Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM)

LinkedIn

Business Administration and Management, General

2012 - 2015 · 3 yrs

General Management

The Manchester Metropolitan University

The Manchester Metropolitan University

LinkedIn

Business Studies

1995 - 1999 · 4 yrs

Business Management

CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing

CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing

LinkedIn

Marketing

2005 - 2007 · 2 yrs

Marketing Management

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