The Kapruka management team comprises the below employees of the company. They are responsible for managing the affairs of Kapruka Holdings Limited according to the key responsibilities allocated to each individual.
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Kapruka management team: Suresh Eranda-General Manager
Suresh has over 11 years of experience in leadership, e-commerce functions, sales & marketing, and brand management. He has gained this tacit knowledge at Kapruka by joining as a junior executive and climbing his way all the way to the top of the management. Suresh has also played an instrumental role in engineering the unique work culture of Kapruka where there is a good mix of blue-collar and white-collar staff working hand in hand. He holds a Higher National Diploma in Brand Management from the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing. Suresh has also completed the intermediate level of the Chartered Accountants program
Gayathri Banneheka-Chief Technology Officer
Gayathri has over 6 years of experience in software engineering, E-Commerce technologies, data modelling and database design, ERP systems, IT security, and project management. She spearheads all the technology teams at Kapruka. Tech Root Pvt Ltd (a fully owned subsidiary of Kapruka Holdings) is now a brainchild of Gayatri and provides technology services to all subsidiaries of Kapruka Holdings. Gayathri holds a PGD in IT from the British Computer Society, BSc(Hons) in Software engineering from Anglia Ruskin University, and Master of Business Administration from Cardiff Metropolitan University. She is also an associate member of the British Computer Society.
Pubudu Jayasinghe – Head of Finance
Pubudu Jayasinghe, who joined Kapruka Holdings PLC in the year 2022 as the Head of Finance. Pubudu is a highly experienced Chartered Accountant with over 20 years of expertise in the field. He is a Fellow Member of CA Sri Lanka and an Associate Member of CMA Sri Lanka and AAT Sri Lanka.
Pubudu started his career with EY and later joined BDO Partners, where he gained extensive experience in auditing and financial consulting. He then moved on to the mercantile sector, joining Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT). He has also worked for two large Sri Lankan PLCs, namely Goodhope (under Carson Cumberbatch PLC) and Melstacorp PLC, where he held key financial positions.
Pubudu holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Science and is currently pursuing his Masters at the University of Colombo, in addition to his professional accounting qualifications, making him a versatile asset to the team. With his vast experience, he brings a wealth of knowledge and skills to the company. As the Head of Finance of Kapruka Holdings PLC, He oversees all aspects of the company’s financial operations, including financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and analysis. He is responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, driving financial performance to meet the company’s strategic goals, and providing strategic financial advice to the executive team.
Manjula Kumara-Head of Internal Audit
Manjula has over 10 years of experience as an accountant and as an internal auditor in Kapruka. In addition to strong audit skills, he possesses tacit knowledge of cross-border export and import operations and regulations. He holds a BSc Management (Special) Degree from the University of Sri Jayawardenepura. Manjula is also a member (lifetime) of the Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka. Moreover, he has also completed the intermediate level of the Sri Lanka Chartered Accountants’ programme.
Dinesh Gamlath-Manager, FMCG
Dinesh has over 20 years of experience in handling store related functions. He holds a Certificate in Management from Brandix College.
Thanura Kalehewaththa-Deputy Manager Finance
Thanura is a finance professional with over 15 years of experience. She holds a BSc in Management (Special) Degree from the University of Sabaragamuwa. Thanura also holds a full qualification from the Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka. Moreover, she has completed the intermediate level of the Chartered Accountants’ programme.
Kapruka Senior Managers
Akila Shyamal Thalpavila-Deputy General Manager
Harshani Nirupama Chandraratne-Manager Product Management Portfolio
Don Buddhika Chathurangi-Manager Customer Care
Chathurika Subodini Somadasa-Manager Fulfillment
Balasundaram Sudarson-Manager-Fulfillment
Jayanga Sandaruwan Fernando-Manager Procurement
Chanaka Rangana Perera-Manager Revenue Assurance
Chathura Dhanushka Athukorala-Manager Bakery Productions
Damitha Nadeeshan Gunawardhana-Manager Fleet Management
Lasantha Randunu Pathirana-Manager Horticulture
Gamage Indika Upendra-Manager Logistics & Maintenance
Aruna Madushanka-Manager-Systems & Network Administration