Platned leadership

Board of Directors

Chamara

Chamara Arunoda

Chief Executive Officer & Co-founder

Chamara is a senior professional with 20+ years in software services and finance. His experience across finance, manufacturing, projects, service and supply chain helps him anticipate customer needs and industry trends, keeping Platned ahead.

Harsha

Harsha Yapa

Chief Technology Officer & Co-founder

An astute systems engineer, Harsha has over a decade of experience in network and software engineering. His research spans AI technologies, including brain-computer interfaces, robots with biological brains, and multi-agent systems for scheduling.

Saminda

Saminda Gunawardana

Chief Operating Officer & Co-founder

A detail-oriented IT professional with over 20 years of experience, Saminda excels at aligning teams with business goals. He specialises in IT service delivery, consultancy, secure cloud solutions, and enterprise IT projects across modern architectures.

Pragash

Pragash Somasundaram

Chief Revenue Officer & Co-founder

Pragash leads sales and marketing at Platned, driven by purpose and impact. With experience in IT, telecom, and finance, he aims to expand Platned globally. He excels at building strong teams focused on growth, valuing hard work, positivity, and a commitment to learning.

Paul

Paul Massey

Non-Executive Director

Paul began his career in finance before moving into ERP software. He helped establish IFS UK, later leading Europe West as MD. A former global IFS executive, Paul now supports business growth within the IFS Partner Network, drawing on over two decades of leadership and consulting experience.

Hesha

Hesha Pasquel

Finance Director

Hesha is a seasoned finance professional with three decades of experience in the industry. She leads the Finance, HR, and Admin functions with distinction at Platned. A board member and our finance director, she plays a pivotal role in driving financial strategy, optimising Platned Group performance, and ensuring robust financial governance.

Steve

Steve Boreham

Chief Customer Officer

Senior leadership team

John

John Logie

Global Director – Project Management
Daniel

Daniel Young

Regional Sales Director
Jodie

Jodie Bryan

Global Marketing Director
Colin

Colin Beaney

Sales Director
Pubudu

Pubudu Liyanage

Head of Platned Sri Lanka
Mirantha

Mirantha Perera

VP Sales & Marketing

Technical Consulting

Aslam

Aslam Ameer

Global Support Director
John

Janith Ronaka

Assistant Group Manager
Rukshan

Rukshan Arachchi

Lead Technical Consultant / Team Lead

Functional Consulting

Asanka_D

Asanka Dayananda

Solutions Manager
Hasara

Hasara Samarawickrama

Senior ERP Consultant/Team Lead

MST

Asanka_S

Asanka Sandaruwan

Senior Manager | MST
Stephano

Stephano Whittall

Manager | MST

24X7 Support

Lashini

Lashini Colombage

Support Manager
Gihan

Gihan Balasooriya

Senior ERP Consultant/Team Lead

2nd Line Consulting

Himarshi

Himarshi Piushani

Senior ERP Consultant/Team Lead

IT

John

Dhananjaya Dilshantha

Assistant Group Manager

HR/Finance

Nadeera

Nadeera Wijeratne

HR Manager
Suresh

Suresh Dilantha

Group Accountant

Frequently asked questions

Our leadership team prioritises customer satisfaction by promoting a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. This commitment ensures that our clients receive exceptional service and support tailored to their unique needs.

Our leadership team possesses extensive experience across various sectors, including IT, telecommunications, and finance. This diverse expertise enables us to understand and address the unique challenges faced by our clients in these industries.

Under the guidance of our leadership, Platned has established a global presence with offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Finland, United Arab Emirates (Dubai), Singapore, China and Sri Lanka. This international footprint allows us to effectively support clients across different regions.

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