Hasanka Jayawardana

Hasanka Jayawardana is a seasoned sales professional with extensive experience in leadership and market development. Currently serving as a Sales Manager for New Markets at Avery Dennison since September 2021, Hasanka successfully led a cross-functional team to create a new revenue stream valued at USD 100 million within 90 days. Previous roles at Avery Dennison include Sales Manager for Apparel, where Hasanka managed a major factory cluster and significantly contributed to the company’s revenue. Additionally, Hasanka has held positions at Bacardi, Chevron, Lion Brewery (Ceylon) PLC, and Keells, demonstrating a strong track record in sales management, customer relationship management, and strategic marketing. Hasanka holds a Master of Science in Strategic Marketing from Cardiff Metropolitan University and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Birmingham City University.