The Kapruka Management Team consists of dedicated leaders who drive Sri Lanka’s leading e-commerce platform. They are committed to innovation, quality, and exceptional customer service. Together, they work to ensure Kapruka remains the top choice for online shopping in Sri Lanka. This dynamic team brings a wealth of experience and passion to fulfill Kapruka’s mission of connecting customers to premium products and services locally and globally.
Suresh Eranda – General Manager
With over 14 years of extensive experience in leadership, e-commerce, sales, marketing, and brand management, Suresh Eranda has risen through the ranks at Kapruka. Starting as a junior executive, he has climbed to the top of management, playing a key role in shaping Kapruka’s unique work culture, which seamlessly integrates blue-collar and white-collar staff. Suresh holds a Higher National Diploma in Brand Management from the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing and has completed the intermediate level of the Chartered Accountants program.
Gayathri Banneheka – Chief Technology Officer
Gayathri has over 9 years of experience in software engineering, E-Commerce technologies, data modeling 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, a BSc (Hons) in Software Engineering from Anglia Ruskin University, and a Master of Business Administration from Cardiff Metropolitan University. Besides, She is an associate member of the British Computer Society.
Akila Thalpawila – Deputy General Manager
Akila Thalpawila is a seasoned Deputy General Manager with over 15 years of extensive experience in the E-commerce and BPO industries. Uniquely, he has a proven track record in customer service, quality assurance, sales, and operations management. Moreover, Akila holds an MBA in Business Administration from Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK. In general, he has consistently demonstrated his ability to drive results and lead teams to success.
Manjula Kumara – Head of Finance
Manjula has over 10 years of experience as an accountant and as an internal auditor in Kapruka. Besides strong audit skills, he possesses a tacit knowledge of cross-border export and import operations and regulations. He holds a BSc Management (Special) Degree from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Notably, Manjula is a lifetime member of the Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka. Moreover, he has completed the intermediate level of the Sri Lanka Chartered Accountants programme.
Kapruka Management Team: Kapruka Senior Managers / Managers
Don Buddhika Chathurangi– Senior Manager Customer Care
Chathurika Subodini Somadasa-Manager Stores
Balasundaram Sudarson-Manager-Fulfillment
Jayanga Sandaruwan Fernando-Manager Procurement
Kasun Kulawansha – Manager Human Resources
Harshani Nirupama Chandraratne-Manager Product Management Portfolio
Mohammed Affan – Manager Marketing & Corporate Affairs
Lalith Karunathilake – Manager Fleet Management
Chathura Dhanushka Athukorala – Manager Bakery Productions
Aruna Madushanka-Manager– Systems & Network Administration
Gamage Indika Upendra – Manager Logistics & Maintenance
Dinesh Gamlath – Manager FMCG
Shanika Dilrukshi – Manager – Internal Audit
Himali Silva – Manager Partner Central
Theruni Ponnamperuma – Manager Cross Border
Prabath Wijesinghe – Manager Operations
Frequently Asked Questions
Who leads Kapruka’s management team?
Suresh Eranda serves as General Manager, bringing over 14 years of leadership and e-commerce experience. He has progressed through Kapruka’s ranks and played a key role in shaping the company’s unique work culture.
What qualifications does the Kapruka management team have?
The team holds prestigious qualifications including degrees from UK universities like Cardiff Metropolitan and Anglia Ruskin, professional certifications from the British Computer Society, and accounting credentials from Sri Lankan professional bodies.
Who oversees Kapruka’s technology operations?
Gayathri Banneheka, Chief Technology Officer, leads all technology teams with over 9 years’ software engineering and e-commerce experience. She founded Tech Root Pvt Ltd, which provides technology services across Kapruka Holdings subsidiaries.
How many managers does Kapruka’s senior management include?
Beyond the executive leadership team, Kapruka has eight Senior Managers and Managers overseeing key departments including Customer Care, Stores, Fulfillment, Procurement, Human Resources, Marketing, and Fleet Management.
What is Manjula Kumara’s role at Kapruka?
Manjula Kumara serves as Head of Finance with over 10 years’ experience as an accountant and internal auditor. He possesses specialist knowledge of cross-border export and import operations relevant to Kapruka’s islandwide services.