Strategic Business & Operations Leader in developing sustainable business and high performance operations in a career spanning over 30 years with global companies. Expertise in Strategic Management, Manufacturing Excellence, Supply Chain Optimization, Greenfield Projects, Factory Transformation and Process Re-engineering. Worked with cross-cultural teams across markets in Asia Pacific and as a member of Regional Operations Leadership Team. Coached & Mentored diverse individuals and teams towards achieving outstanding performance and the fullest career potential.

Expertise

• Business and Operations Strategy
• Manufacturing Excellence
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Strategic Sourcing
• Project Management
• Business Process Re-engineering
• Compliance & Risk Management
• Transformation & Change
• Coaching & Mentoring

Achievements

• Designed and delivered the biggest CAPEX program in BAT Asia Pacific with the right technology footprint, infrastructure & capabilities, transforming BATB factory into the largest in the group
• Established greenfield factories in BATB and RB
• Led Strategic Sourcing Projects for BAT Asia Pacific
• Delivered significant improvements in OEE & Productivity through Integrated Work Systems in BATB
• Sponsored implementation of SAP in BATB Operations
• Introduced strategic 3PL projects in BAT Sri Lanka
• Led BATB Factory Transformation to create a ‘future fit’ organization with a high performance culture and diverse talent profile