Anushka Vidanapathirana – Group Chairman / CEO
Anushka Vidanapathirana is a highly accomplished professional, entrepreneur, and academic from Sri Lanka. He is known for his significant contributions to the fields of marketing, business management, and social welfare.
Early Life and Education
Anushka Vidanapathirana was born in Deniyaya Matara, Sri Lanka, and grew up as the youngest of four children. He received his education at D.S Senanayake College, Colombo 07. Anushka holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing Management with first-class honors from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. He was also awarded the Best Marketing Student Award by the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing in 2004. Furthering his education, Anushka obtained a Master of Business Administration from the Post
Graduate Institute in Management in 2007. He holds professional qualifications from the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), as well as a Mass Media Diploma from the Sri Lanka Media Foundation.
Career Anushka
Vidanapathirana has held various significant positions throughout his professional career such as post of Head of Marketing / CEO / COO / Board of Directors to the leading manufacturing and exports companies in Sri Lanka.
In 2019, Anushka founded Bespice (Pvt) Ltd and Liv Nature Exports (Pvt) Ltd, where he currently serves as the Founder, Chairman, and CEO / Secretory to Sri Lanka spice council. Under his leadership, these companies have achieved remarkable success, exporting high-quality spices to more than 15 countries worldwide. Anushka’s commitment to quality and innovation has earned his companies organic and ISO standards from reputable institutions.
Anushka Vidanapathirana is also actively involved in various professional organizations and social initiatives. He serves as the Secretary to the Spice Council of Sri Lanka and has represented Sri Lanka in numerous international forums and conventions. Additionally, he is an executive member of the Industrial Association of Sri Lanka and has served as Vice President of the Cosmetics Manufacturing Association.
Social Initiatives
Anushka Vidanapathirana is a dedicated social worker who has initiated several corporate social responsibility (CSR) projects to help children and communities. His initiatives include providing water facilities to schools, conducting free health awareness programs, distributing healthcare products to families in need, and supporting spice farmers and peelers through CSR programs.
Recognition
Anushka Vidanapathirana’s contributions to entrepreneurship and social welfare have been widely recognized.
Public Interviews
Anushka Vidanapathirana has participated in public interviews regarding the spice industry, sharing his expertise and insights. His interviews have been featured in reputable publications and media outlets.