It is of noteworthy mention that apart holding fort at Slim Pharma as ‘chairman’, his multi faceted personality has granted him the responsibility of holding one more key position as mentioned below.
He holds a diploma in Quality Assurance from Sri Lanka Standard Institution and a master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Mahatma Gandhi University, India. In addition he serves as an assessor for Sri Lanka National Quality award and IRCA certified ISO 9001: 2008 lead auditor.
His previous appointment as the Senior Product Manager for Fentons Pvt Ltd, Mr. Mahesh performed a key role in developing world renowned brands such as NEC and CISCO.
A bachelor of Management and Science from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, he is a member of the Chartered Institute of marketing (MCIM) UK.
Mr. Premaratne is a former student of the esteemed D.S.Senanayake College, Colombo 7.
Subsequent to leaving Infotech (pvt) Ltd in a senior position, he was briefly in employment with P & T Trading, Yarden International and finally at City Health where he left as an Assistant Manager.
He is a keen social activist, frequently involved in numerous civil society projects. Presently, as the Cabinet Secretary of 306 C2 Lions Club of Thalapathpitiya, Mr. Upul is an integral part of communal growth in his locale.
He was recruited as the Medical Promotions Officer at Ceylinco Pharmaceuticals and then moved on to his appointment at Ceyline Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd, where he remained as the sales Manger prior to joining SLIM.
Mr. Edirisinghe has acquired an internal Diploma in Marketing Management from the University of Sri Jayawardenapura.
He has been an invaluable part of the SLIM family, contributing a decade’s worth of experience. Prior to joining SLIM he was a Business Consultant in the Pharmaceutical Division at J L Morison’s PLC.
He has worked both in Sri Lanka and over-seas, engaged as a Business Manager at Bayer and Takeda HealthCare Pharmaceuticals LLC and Pharmaworld LLC in Dubai,UAE.
Mr. Fernando was the Product Manager at Roche Pharmaceuticals Colombo, Limited, a Senior Product Specialist at Nephrology, Oncology-Roche Pharmaceuticals and Marketing Executive at A. Baurs & Co. (Pvt) Ltd and the Schering Plough (MSD)
He is a Master of Business Administration, specializing in Marketing and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology & Philosophy, with a CMA certification from Australia.
Having been a member of the Sri Lanka Administrative Service and the Sri Lanka Foreign Service, Mr.Mahinda Samarasekara has garnered over a noteworthy 37 years in the capacity of public and development administrator and co – managing diverse areas of expertise in these sectors. He has also held numerous posts that spell his worth in the industry as; additional Secretary of Highways, Commissioner of Agrarian Services, and Director General of Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka.
Mr.Samarasekara holds a Bachelors’ Degree in Arts from the University of Ceylon, Peradeniya and a post graduate Diploma in Public Administration from the PIM of University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
Draped over a 5 decade span of experience, in the field of Pharmaceutical trade, Diagnostics, Biologicals, OTC and Surgical / Medical Consumables, Mr.Gamini Silva acquired his basic education at Ananda College, Colombo. There-fourth he started his initial journey as a Medical Representative. He has provided his services for renowned multi nationals, namely: Burroughs Wellcome, Wellcome Diagnostics, Reckitt and Colman, ICN, Calmic (UK) and inland for Union Traders, SPC and finally for George Steuart (Agencies) Ltd. He retired as the CEO/ Deputy Managing Director at George Steuart (Agencies). It is noteworthy to mention that he was amongst those responsible and commended for establishing George Steuart as a leading Pharmaceutical Company in Sri Lanka through his expertise.
He has been awarded with many laurels throughout his life span and is the recipient of the “Lifetime achievement” award from the Sri Lanka Chamber of Pharmaceutical Industry (SLCPI) in recognition of his contribution and service rendered to the Pharmaceutical Industry in Sri Lanka.