Kaveesha Wedagedara
@kaveeshawedagedara
Experienced Key Account & Business Development professional driving growth and cross-border production coordination.
Sri LankaWhat I'm looking for
I am a results-driven Key Account and Business Development professional with extensive experience in strategic growth, commercial management, and international production coordination. I have led initiatives that improved market presence, optimized logistics, and supported seasonal product launches.
Across roles in Sri Lanka's apparel and trims sectors, I managed end-to-end production lifecycles, negotiated pricing and costing, and collaborated with offshore offices and manufacturers in Thailand, New Zealand, the UK and beyond to ensure compliance and on-time delivery.
I combine strong ERP/CRM proficiency, digital marketing oversight, and process-improvement leadership to increase efficiency, revenue, and client satisfaction. I hold an MBA and postgraduate diploma in Supply Chain & Logistics, and I bring a disciplined, client-focused approach to driving long-term partnerships.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Executive - Key Accounts
SAS Creative (Pvt) Ltd
Sep 2023 - Present (2 years 9 months)
Manage key account relationships and coordinate global production between New Zealand offshore offices and Thai manufacturers, ensuring compliance and driving commercial strategies for seasonal launches.
Business Development Executive
Wintex Trims (Pvt) Ltd
Jul 2019 - Mar 2023 (3 years 8 months)
Drove revenue growth by managing international stakeholder relationships across four regions, overseeing end-to-end production and executing strategic marketing campaigns aligned with business goals.
Sourcing and Marketing Executive
TEKSS (Pvt) Ltd
Jul 2016 - Feb 2019 (2 years 7 months)
Managed end-to-end supply chain and vendor coordination across 20+ countries, executed product line expansions and promotional campaigns, and implemented process improvements to boost operational efficiency.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UCAM - Catholic University of Murcia
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
2022 - 2023
Completed an MBA in Business Administration (General) at UCAM with coursework focused on management and business strategy.
UCAM - Catholic University of Murcia
Postgraduate Diploma, Supply Chain and Logistics
2021 - 2022
Completed a postgraduate diploma in Supply Chain and Logistic Management with emphasis on logistics, procurement, and operations.
Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing
Certificate, Marketing
2018 - 2018
Completed a Preliminary Certificate Course in Marketing covering foundational marketing principles and practices.
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