Hashan Haputhanthri appointed CMO of Remarko Bakers and Caterers

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Hashan Haputhanthri

Remarko Bakers and Caterers Ltd., one of Sri Lanka’s rapidly growing bakery and food service brands, has announced the appointment of Hashan Haputhanthri as its Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), reinforcing the company’s commitment to structured growth, franchise leadership, and long-term brand sustainability.

A highly respected Business and Brand Turnaround Specialist, Haputhanthri brings over 30 years of cross-sector experience in marketing, branding, sales leadership, corporate restructuring, and strategic transformation. He is widely recognised for converting underperforming brands into profitable, market-leading businesses through research-led, non-conventional strategies.

Remarko Bakers and Caterers stated that the appointment comes at a critical phase in the company’s journey, as it strengthens its franchise operations, governance frameworks, brand consistency, and performance culture across Sri Lanka.

“As Remarko accelerates its franchise-led expansion, the need for strong strategic direction, governance and brand clarity is paramount. Hashan’s expertise in brand turnaround and strategic positioning will be instrumental in shaping Remarko into a sustainable, people focused and performance-driven national brand,” a company spokesperson said.

Haputhanthri has held senior leadership roles across FMCG, food and beverages, personal care, telecommunications, micro-automobiles, B2B sectors, and education, and is a multiple national award winner at leading brand excellence platforms. His professional journey includes several landmark turnaround successes, where businesses moved from stagnation to profitability and category relevance.

An author and co-author of international publications, he has introduced Asia’s first brand philosophy, ‘Travis Brandsology,’ and has played a pivotal role in reshaping professional marketing and branding education in Sri Lanka to be more practical and industry-aligned.

As CMO, Haputhanthri will lead: Strategic brand positioning and architecture; Development of a robust and scalable franchise model; Business and brand turnaround initiatives; Customer experience and emotional brand engagement and Leadership development and people-centric brand culture.

Commenting on his appointment, Haputhanthri said that the responsibility comes with both opportunity and challenge.

“It is indeed a challenge to carry the Remarko brand towards sustainable brand leadership. However, with strong governance, disciplined franchise systems, innovation, and a deep respect for people and communities, I firmly believe Remarko has the potential to become a trusted, performance-driven Sri Lankan brand where happiness truly has a taste,” he added.

He further emphasised that the focus will not be on rapid expansion alone, but on building a resilient brand ecosystem that balances profitability, quality, compliance, and emotional connection with consumers.

With this strategic appointment, Remarko Bakers and Caterers signals its intent to evolve beyond traditional growth models and position itself as a future-ready, governance-led franchise brand, creating long-term value for customers, partners, and stakeholders alike.