JAT Holdings appoints three directors

JAT Holdings PLC recently announced the appointment of three new Directors (Non Board Directors): Ajith Bandara as Director - Research & Development, Dilshan Rodrigo as Director Marketing and Shamara Wanniarachchi as Director/Country Head-  Bangladesh.

These additions bring a wealth of expertise and experience to their respective domains, offering strategic support to JAT Holdings’ growth objectives and expansion plans.

CEO Nishal Ferdinando expressed his enthusiasm for the appointments stating, “We are delighted to welcome Ajith Bandara, Dilshan Rodrigo and Shamara Wanniarachchi to our team of directors. Their exceptional skills and expertise will be vital in driving our growth objectives and expanding our presence in focus markets.”

Ajith Bandara, possessing 18 years of experience in the industry, was appointed as a General Manager at JAT Holdings in October 2019. With a rich background of working at leading multinational paint and coating companies, Ajith brings extensive expertise in research and development. Ajith has been serving as the Director – Research & Development since April 2023. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from the University of Kelaniya and an MBA from the University of Colombo.

Dilshan Rodrigo with over 18 years of industry experience, joined JAT Holdings as a General Manager in November 2019. During his tenure, Dilshan has showcased exceptional versatility and dedication, driving brand equity, awareness, and market share across Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and key focus markets. Dilshan holds a Degree in Computer Science, a Postgraduate Diploma in IT from the University of Brunel, and an MBA from the Post Graduate Institute of Management (PIM). He brings further value as anAssociate Marketer (ACIM) with the Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK.

Shamara Wanniarachchi joined JAT Holdings in March 2019 as Head of Manufacturing. His impressive track record is marked by a swift redesignation to General Manager – Manufacturing within six months due to his strong performance and analytical skills. Shamara spearheaded transformative changes, implementing automation and centralized operations that significantly boosted efficiency, cost-effectiveness, quality, and service across manufacturing and logistics. Shamara holds an MBA from the University of Colombo and a Bachelor’s Degree in BSc. (Hons) specializing in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Moratuwa. As an Associate Member of the Institute of Engineers, Sri Lanka and as an Associate member of Japan – Sri Lanka Technical and Cultural Association (JASTECA), Shamara brings a diverse skill set to his role.