Chan Rathnayake

Chan Rathnayake

Chan Rathnayake is an accomplished business development professional with over 18 years of distinguished leadership in the manufacturing sector, steering transformative growth for globally renowned multinationals. Throughout his career, Chan has held pivotal senior roles at industry leaders such as Harleys PLC (General Manager, Manufacturing), Heineken N.V (Senior Production Manager), Nestlé S.A. (Production Manager), and MIDAS Safety, consistently delivering operational excellence and strategic expansion. Chan is recognized for his expertise in architecting and executing high-impact business development strategies, optimizing operational frameworks, and spearheading organizational change in fiercely competitive markets. His visionary leadership has been instrumental in driving revenue growth, enhancing market share, and fostering innovation across diverse business environments. Academically, Chan holds a Doctorate in Business Administration with a specialization in Strategic Management and Business Development from IIC University of Technology. He is currently advancing his commercial acumen with a Master of Management in Marketing at Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology, New Zealand, further enhancing his ability to integrate customer-centric strategies with overarching business objectives. Additionally, he possesses a Master’s in Manufacturing Management from the University of Colombo and is a qualified Mechanical Engineer from the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.