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Leadership Team
Steering through tides of innovation and excellence, for a future of unparalleled success.
Directors
Our Board of Directors brings visionary leadership and strategic oversight, guiding the organisation with a strong commitment to innovation, excellence, and sustainable growth.
Rakhil Hirdaramani
Director
A visionary leader and key figure with a global perspective and a strong focus on compliance and digital transformation, driving innovation across the Group’s strategic initiatives.
Akshay Hirdaramani
Director
Our strategic navigator, weaving global success for H-Connect's Woven facilities with precision and expertise.
Samath Fernando
DIRECTOR IT AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IT
Leads group-wide digital initiatives focused on innovation, operational efficiency, and industry 4.0 adoption across one of Sri Lanka’s largest apparel manufacturing conglomerates.
Board of Executives
Our Board of Executives drives operational excellence and strategic execution, combining deep expertise with a commitment to innovation, agility, and long-term value creation.
Dilan Alwis
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
A distinguished luminary, heralding over two decades, steering H-Connect's financial mastery and operational eminence.
Chaminda Pushpakumara
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
An influential financial virtuoso with 18+ years of experience, steering our financial excellence and trajectory to new horizons.
Sanjeewa Kodikara
CHIEF Information OFFICER
Our digital visionary, steering H-Connect’s technological evolution with precision—driving innovation, efficiency, and global competitiveness across our Woven operations.
Saman Perera
Head of Business Solutions
A strategic problem-solver, leading the design and delivery of innovative business solutions that drive efficiency, agility, and measurable value across enterprise operations.
Tharanga Gunasekara
General Manager HR
Leads HR operations with a focus on talent growth, employee engagement, and aligning people strategies with business goals.
Niwanthika Perera
Head of Financial Analysis
A versatile professional with a trail of successes across multiple industries, illuminating her expertise in finance, strategy, and marketing.
No.245,
Thimbirigasyaya Road,
Colombo 05,
Sri Lanka
Thimbirigasyaya Road,
Colombo 05,
Sri Lanka
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Sanjeewa Kodikara
Chief Information Officer
Sanjeewa Kodikara is a seasoned IT professional with 25 years of experience. He is an alumnus of D.S. Senanayake College and a member of both the British and Australian computer societies. Sanjeewa holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science and a Master of Business Administration from Buckinghamshire New University.
Sanjeewa joined as the Chief Information Officer to Hirdaramani Group in 2021. In this role, he has played a pivotal part in upgrading the company’s ERP system to its cloud platform, significantly advancing Hirdaramani digital roadmap.
Before his current position, Sanjeewa was the Head of ICT at Durdans Hospital, EAM Maliban Textiles, and Orit Apparels Lanka. He has also held the role of IT Manager at EAM Maliban Textiles and Quantum Clothing Lanka (Pvt) Ltd.
Throughout his career, Sanjeewa has led significant IT transformations, driven digital innovation, and enhanced operational efficiencies across various industries.
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Saman Perera
Head of Business Solutions
Saman is a seasoned C-level executive with over two decades of experience and a strong educational background. He began his career in FMCG manufacturing, evolving into an expert in driving digital transformation across diverse sectors, including Manufacturing, Media, FMCG, Export, and Services. Saman previously held positions at leading conglomerates like John Keells Holdings and Capital Maharaja Organisation. He currently serves as the Head of Business Solutions at H-Connect, overseeing all business application solutions for Hirdaramani Apparel.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in physical sciences from the University of Peradeniya and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Bedfordshire, UK. With his wealth of experience and proven expertise, Saman is an invaluable resource for the organisation, underscoring his vital role in H-Connect's journey toward sustained growth and excellence.
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Tharanga Gunasekara
General Manager HR
Joined Ceylon Knit Trend in December 1998 as a Management Trainee. He was promoted to Human Resources Officer in 2000, and subsequently to Human Resources Manager of the Maharagama unit in 2003. In 2011, he was appointed as Divisional Head of HR, Administration & Compliance, where he oversaw multiple operational units within the organisation.
In 2015, he was entrusted with leading the newly established Group HRIS, Compensation & Benefits department. In this role, he played a key part in setting up the department, centralising plant-level profiles, attendance, and payroll modules, while also fostering a cultural shift in HR practices across plant and management levels.
His strategic leadership led to the standardisation of designations and organisational structures within the group. He was instrumental in formulating and aligning group-level HR policies with the HRIS modules, ensuring a more streamlined and efficient HR framework. In recognition of his continued contributions and leadership, he was promoted in 2023 to the position of General Manager – Human Resources.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree.
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Ayesha Ediriwickrema
Head of HR and Administration
Renowned for her exceptional ability to drive positive organisational change, cultivate employee-friendly cultures, and elevate employee satisfaction and retention, Ayesha’s career journey has been nothing short of inspiring.
Her educational background boasts an MBA from the esteemed University of Staffordshire. In 2009, she successfully completed the WNS Certified Trainer Programme and undertook the IPM Certificate Course in Human Resource Management in 2008-2009. In 2022, she achieved certification as a Professional Transformative Coach from Coach Masters Academy
Currently, Ayesha is an integral part of H-Connect (Pvt.) Ltd. Since 2013, she has worn various hats in the HR department and serves as the HR Business Partner for most of the Non-Apparel companies within the Hirdaramani Group. She also plays a strategic role as an HR Partner for the Senior Team at H-Connect.
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