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YASIRU
Bandaranayake
- Profile
- HR experience
- Training and Coaching
Yasiru Bandaranayake is an accomplished HR leader, executive coach, and trainer with over 24 years of extensive experience across multiple industries. Educated in Australia with a Bachelor’s in Human Resource Management and Finance and an MBA in International Business, he combines strong academic credentials with deep practical knowledge. Yasiru has led HR functions at global companies and now focuses on empowering organizations to build ethical, agile, and high-performing cultures through leadership development and people transformation.
With over two decades in Human Resources and leadership roles, Yasiru has built a robust foundation managing teams and strategic HR functions in multinational corporations. Here’s a snapshot of his key roles:
- General Manager – Human Resources, Norlanka
Leads HR for one of Sri Lanka’s fastest-growing apparel and supply chain companies, providing strategic oversight and fostering a positive employee experience. - Assistant Vice President – Human Resources, HSBC
Headed regional employee relations for Sri Lanka, India, and the Philippines, managing complex employee relations and driving engagement initiatives. - Senior Manager – Human Resources, GSK Pharmaceuticals Sri Lanka
Directed HR operations for the pharmaceutical business, including strategic planning, recruitment, employee engagement, training, and compliance. - Manager – Global Human Resource Operations, Virtusa
Oversaw employee relations, grievance handling, audits, payroll verification, and team leadership for a global technology services firm. - Manager – Human Resources, Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC
Managed strategic HR planning, recruitment, training development, and employee relations in the banking sector. - Manager – Training & Development, Allianz Insurance Lanka Ltd
Designed and delivered training programs, developed training calendars, and managed training facilities.
Since co-founding Aurora Strategies Pvt Ltd in 2019, Yasiru has taken on the role of Chief Trainer and Coach, working hands-on with corporate clients to drive real transformation. He has delivered over 40,000 hours of training and coaching to more than 2,500 professionals across 30+ organizations, both in Sri Lanka and internationally. Yasiru specializes in leadership development, HR best practices, building ethical workplace cultures, and employee engagement strategies. As an internationally qualified executive coach, he has supported senior leaders across industries and regions, helping them unlock team potential and lead with clarity, integrity, and impact.
- Profile
- Corperate experience
- Training & Facilitation
- Author & Educator
With over 22 years of experience across FMCG and pharmaceutical industries, Lahiru G. Perera is a transformational leader who has successfully driven growth, built high-performing teams, and developed future-ready leaders. He blends deep industry knowledge in sales and marketing with cutting-edge learning and development practices to deliver results that matter.
Lahiru has led national and regional teams at top-tier organizations including GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka, and Golden State Foods. His strategic mindset, combined with hands-on implementation, has enabled organizations to grow market share, enhance customer engagement, and build sustainable talent pipelines.
His academic background reinforces his practical expertise. Lahiru holds a Master of Science in Business Administration and Management from General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, where he graduated with Merit and specialized in Training & Development.
A published author and leadership trainer, Lahiru is passionate about equipping emerging leaders with the tools and mindset to thrive in dynamic business environments. His book, Mastering Leadership, is a practical guide for young managers seeking to build and lead high-performing teams.
With over two decades of experience in sales, marketing, and leadership across FMCG and pharmaceuticals, Lahiru has consistently driven business growth through strategic brand management and high-performing sales teams. He specializes in aligning leadership development with organizational strategy to deliver measurable business outcomes. Here’s a snapshot of his key roles and expertise:
- Chief Strategist & Trainer, Aurora Strategies Pvt Ltd
Co-founded and lead a consulting firm specializing in sales training, leadership development, and organizational transformation. Designed and led 40+ assessment centers evaluating over 1,000 professionals. Delivered customized training programs to over 2,000 participants across FMCG, pharmaceutical, and services sectors. Partnered with 30+ sales organizations on learning development, incentive design, KPI frameworks, sales call models, and sales resource optimization strategies. - Sales Coordinator – Australia & New Zealand, Golden State Foods
Managed pricing strategies, rebate process restructuring ,and new account setups for the ANZ market, enhancing sales reporting accuracy and customer service. - Senior Brand Manager, GSK Pharmaceuticals Sri Lanka
Pioneered the launch of Sri Lanka’s first pharmaceutical digital marketing platform and led multi-channel marketing initiatives to strengthen brand presence and customer engagement. - Manager – Market Access & Public Market, GSK Pharmaceuticals Sri Lanka
Directed regulatory compliance and market access strategies to optimize product availability in public healthcare sectors. - Territory Business Executive, GSK Pharmaceuticals Sri Lanka
Led a sales team covering multiple portfolios, driving revenue growth through targeted incentives and distributor management. - Area Sales Manager, Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka
Managed sales operations and distributor partnerships for a diverse beverage portfolio, increasing market penetration and brand visibility.
Designed and led over 40 assessment centers, evaluating more than 1,000 professionals across various industries. Delivered tailored training programs to over 2,000 participants, specializing in FMCG, pharmaceutical, and services sectors. Worked closely with 30+ sales organizations to develop and implement learning and development initiatives, incentive designs, KPI frameworks, sales call models, and sales resource optimization strategies. Expertise lies in aligning leadership development programs with organizational goals to drive impactful business results.
- Author of “Mastering Leadership” – A practical guide for emerging managers to build effective leadership habits and lead high-performing teams
- MBA and UK ABE Lecturer – Regularly lectures on Strategic Management, Advanced Project Management, and Business Leadership
- Has mentored multiple UK ABE World Prize Winners in Advanced Project Management and Strategic Management
Mastering Leadership: My Journey to Building High-Performing Teams
LAHIRU G
Perera
Aurora Strategies :
At Aurora Strategies , we’re a passionate and innovative team that loves what we do. When you work with us, you’ll find that we start by getting to know your goals and then come together to brainstorm creative and tailor-made solutions just for you. We pride ourselves on crafting solutions that fit your cost-effectiveness , while always keeping an eye on unique needs perfectly to ensure you get great value. Our focus is on delivering top-notch results that are both inventive and budget-friendly, all while meeting your deadlines and exceeding your expectations. We’re here to turn your vision into reality with creativity and efficiency
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