Ashish Chandra

CEO

Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka25 yrs 6 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Led digital transformation at Hemas Holdings PLC.
Achieved significant revenue growth at Bharti Airtel.
Successfully turned around multiple sales circles at Vodafone.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in Telecommunications and FMCG with a strong focus on business strategy and digital transformation.

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Skills

Core Skills

Business StrategyLeadershipBusiness OperationsSales ManagementMarketing ManagementProduct Management

Other Skills

Business DevelopmentBusiness PlanningCRMChange ManagementChannelChannel PartnersCompetitive AnalysisDigital TransformationDirect SalesGlobalizationKey Account ManagementManagementMarket PlanningMarketingOperations Management

About

With over 30 years of experience in the telecommunication industry, FMCG , Healthcare and logistics , I am the Group CEO of Hemas holding PLC one of Sri Lanka’s largest MNC with presence in FMCG , Healthcare and Logistics . I was the CEO and MD at Bharti Airtel Sri Lanka before this , where I lead the business operations, strategy, and performance of one of the fastest-growing mobile service providers in the country. I have a proven track record of setting up new businesses, merger and acqusitions , achieving financial turnarounds, increasing revenue market share, and managing large-scale operations in challenging and competitive markets. My core competencies include sales and marketing, product and brand management, business planning and strategy, retail and e-commerce, and enterprise account management. I am passionate about delivering customer-centric solutions, driving innovation and digital transformation, and creating a culture of excellence and collaboration. I have a strong educational background with MBA and BE . I am alumni of IMD Business School Lausanne , National Institute of Technology, IIM Ahmedabad and Indian School of Business.

Experience

Hemas holdings plc

Group CEO

Jul 2025 – Present · 8 mos · Colombo · On-site

Honored to lead Hemas Holdings PLC – a Sri Lankan multinational with a proud legacy of 75+ years and a growing presence across Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Africa.
At Hemas, we aspire to touch lives and inspire futures by empowering families to live healthfully and purposefully through our businesses in Consumer Brands, Healthcare, and Mobility.
Rooted in integrity, empathy, and innovation, Hemas is not just shaping industries – we are uplifting communities, breaking boundaries, and creating a ripple of positive impact across the region.
Excited to carry forward this extraordinary journey, driving globalization, digital transformation, and sustainable growth while building a legacy of hope, progress, and long-term value for generations to come.

Strategic PlanningSales ManagementMarketing ManagementBusiness StrategyDigital TransformationLeadership

Bharti airtel

CEO & MD

Jul 2020 – Aug 2025 · 5 yrs 1 mo · Delhi, India

Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director at Airtel Sri Lanka, spearheading Airtel’s business in the worlds 58th largest economy and richest SAARC country .

Business OperationsStrategySales StrategyLeadership

Vodafone

Business Head | CEO

Apr 2008 – Jul 2020 · 12 yrs 3 mos

Growth Path
Sep18 - Jul 20 : Business Head |CEO -Uttar Pradesh and Uttrakhand, Delhi
Jan 15 - Aug18 : Business Head |CEO -Maharashtra and Goa , Pune
Jan 13 - Jan 15 : Business Head |CEO -Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, Bhopal
May11 - Jan 13 : VP – Sales & Marketing (Delhi & NCR), New Delhi
Apr09 - May 11 : AVP – Sales & Marketing (Haryana), New Delhi
Mar08 - Mar 09 : General Manager (Marketing), Delhi/NCR
The journey here has been extremely enriching & rewarding. I started my tenure with Vodafone with the responsibility of handling marketing functions for Delhi and demonstrated excellence in driving the business. Subsequently, was given the charge of managing sales & marketing function for Haryana circle. This was an exceptional turnaround and I also received the country’s Best Sales and Marketing Head awards for consecutive two years.
Moving on, I was entrusted with the responsibility for sales, marketing, retail, and e-commerce business across Delhi and NCR region (which is one of the largest business units of Vodafone India) with accountability for the delivery of revenue, customer numbers, brand advocacy, delivery of new businesses. Here, the circle received the prestigious award of ‘Best Sales Circle’ among all circles across the country. My next role involved providing leadership to the entire business operations and managing P&L responsibility for Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh. I was instrumental in turning around the bleeding operations and improving revenue market share. My efforts were recognized and I received prestigious awards including ‘Best Run Circle’ and ‘Best Marketing Circle’ among all circles across the country.
My next and current role came in the year 2015. The role involves driving strategy to grow the business, market share as well as profitability. I am part of the global talent pool - RISING STAR category that comprises of top talent across the globe.

Sales & MarketingBusiness DevelopmentP&L ManagementSales ManagementBusiness Strategy

Reliance communications

Head of Sales & Marketing and consumer broadband operations

Jun 2006 – Apr 2008 · 1 yr 10 mos · Mumbai Area, India

Growth Path:
Jan 07- Mar 08 : Sales & Marketing Head (Rajasthan)
Jun 06- Jan 07 : National Operations Head (Fixed Consumer Broadband)
Here, as national Operations head for consumer broadband business, I was responsible for rolling out consumer broadband network and services to 256 cities across country and setting up the technology, distribution & service network. Subsequently, I moved onto handling Sales and marketing Operations looking after Distribution, Retail, Direct sales for Rajasthan operations. My role was pivotal in setting up the marketing function and subsequently driving focused, customized and effective measures to grow the business. I was responsible for Revenue, Product and retention Management of CDMA Mobile, Fixed Line Voice and DATA, VAS, Long Distance, Wireless Broadband. Additionally, I handled responsibility for Brand and Advertising of Reliance Communication along with the entire accountability for launching BIG TV – Reliance DTH venture in the state, having set up business from the scratch.

Sales & MarketingOperations ManagementSales ManagementMarketing Management

Mts - sistema shyam teleservices ltd

Head - Sales , Marketing and Business strategy

Aug 2000 – Apr 2006 · 5 yrs 8 mos · Jaipur Area, India

Growth Path:
Jul 04- Jun 06 : General Manager - Marketing Sales & Business Strategy
Mar 02- May 04 : General manager – Marketing and Business Development
Aug 00- Mar 02 : DGM – Broadband Operations
I received tremendous exposure to startegic roles during the tenure. Here, I was responsible for sales, marketing, Business development for Mobility and Fixed Line voice & broadband business of the company. I was also entrusted with the responsibility of handling the entire investor relations, short-term as well as long-term strategy and business planning for the group encompassing fixed voice, broadband & CDMA Mobile Telecom and VSAT services.

Sales ManagementBusiness DevelopmentBusiness Strategy

Bharti airtel

Head of Product Management

Jun 1997 – Jul 2000 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Jun 97- Feb 00 BHARTI HEXACOM LIMITED (AIRTEL) Jaipur , Manager – Product Management & Business Development
Sep 94- Aug 95 NIPPON DENRO ISPAT LIMITED Mumbai , Management Trainee
These were early & formative years of my career. I gained exposure to a gamut of areas including business development, strategy, product management, customer engagement and market development.

Product ManagementBusiness DevelopmentBusiness Strategy