C.W. Mackie promotes Mangala Perera as CEO

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Mangala Perera

C.W. Mackie PLC has promoted Mangala Perera as its Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director from its previous position as Group Chief Operating Officer/Executive Director.

A graduate of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, he holds a B.Sc. (Hons.) degree in Marketing Management (Special) and a postgraduate diploma in Business and Financial Administration. He also holds fellowship status with the Australian Sales and Marketing Association.

Perera brings extensive experience in branding, marketing and general management. He previously served as Asia Pacific Regional Business Development Manager for an Australian company, where he worked with multinational corporations including Kimberly-Clark, Sanitarium Health Foods, Golden Circle, Arnott’s Biscuits and Eveready, engaging directly with a range of global brands.

An active contributor to the marketing profession in Sri Lanka, Perera has served on several national-level project committees and has been involved in initiatives aimed at advancing the country’s marketing sector.

In addition to his new role, he serves as Managing Director of Sunquick Lanka Ltd., and as a Director of Kelani Valley Canneries Ltd., Sunquick Lanka Properties Ltd., and Phoenix Industries Ltd.