Nishan Ranawaka — Business Development Executive
Being in 30 years in the corporate world have taken me across industries, borders, and countless challenges—each shaping me into the professional who i am today. From fashion retail to real estate, manpower operations, international business development, and franchising, I’ve had the privilege of driving growth in both national and international markets. my journey has been about more than just hitting targets—it’s been about transforming ideas into results . I’ve launched brands into new markets, designed strategies that deliver, and introduced best practices that boosted efficiency, productivity, and ROI. Along the way, I’ve mastered the craft of turning proposals, plans, and policies into powerful tools for growth. My philosophy is simple: Say it with clarity. Deliver it with excellence. Deadlines, results, and customer trust aren’t negotiable—they’re the foundation of everything I do. What sets me apart is my Promise & Deliver mindset. I believe success isn’t just about hitting numbers—it’s about setting clear expectations, meeting deadlines, and executing with excellence. From launching brands into new markets to crafting business proposals, strategic plans, and agreements, I turn vision into action and action into measurable outcomes. At heart, I’m a people person. I believe collaboration fuels success, and I thrive when working with teams at every level to create strategies that drive both individual and organizational wins. Let’s connect if you’re passionate about building brands, driving growth, and turning big goals into real outcomes.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned expert in Retail and Real Estate sectors with a strong focus on Business Development.
Location: Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
Experience: 23 yrs 11 mos
Skills
- Business Analysis
- Project Management
- International Sales
- Business Development
- Sales
- Brand Management
- Retail
- People Management
Career Highlights
- 30 years of diverse corporate experience
- Expert in international business development
- Proven track record in driving brand growth
Work Experience
Home Lands Holding (Pvt) Ltd
General Manager - Sales (1 yr 4 mos)
Tasma Group of Companies
General Manager (International Operations ) (1 yr 3 mos)
Opex Holding (Pvt.) Ltd.
Head Of Sales and Marketing - Simakvin Real Estate (Pvt) Ltd (2 yrs 1 mo)
Zhong Tian Ding Hui (Pvt) Limited
Sales & Operations Manager- Retail leasing. (2 yrs 3 mos)
Landmark Group
Mall Operations manager - Landmark Group - KSA (1 yr 11 mos)
LIMRA Holdings Ltd.
Retail Operations Manager - Kiddies & Toys International Pvt Ltd. (2 yrs 7 mos)
Softlogic Holdings PLC
Retail Store Manager - Mango (2 yrs)
Jawad Business Group
Retail Store Manager - Multy brands Bahrain/Oman/UAE (8 yrs 10 mos)
DAMRO Group
Assistant Sales Manager (2 yrs)
Education
PCM ( Preliminary Certificate In Marketing) at SLIM (Sri Lanka Institute of marketing)
Lead Fundermentals at Landmark Arabia
1.Strategic Customer Care 2. Retail Loss & Prevention. at Horizons HRD