Platned leadership
Board of Directors
Chamara Arunoda
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 Yapa
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.
Hesha Pasquel
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.
Paul Massey
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.
Pragash Somasundaram
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.
Saminda Gunawardana
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.
Steve Boreham
Steve has brought to Platned over three decades of professional customer service leadership experience from start-up to heading global support for the enterprise cloud software leader that is IFS. Driven by a hunger to do what's right, not what's easy, and with a mindset that all roads lead to the customer, he heads a customer office that is naturally at the core of everything that we do.
Senior leadership team
Aslam Ameer
Frequently asked questions
How does Platned's leadership approach customer support?
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.
What industries does Platned's leadership have experience in?
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.
How does Platned's leadership contribute to the company's global presence?
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.
