Chinthaka Liyanapathirana

Chinthaka Liyanapathirana is an experienced technology leader currently serving as Chief Technology Officer at Axium Packaging since March 2025, focusing on technology strategy, innovation, and sustainable packaging solutions. Prior to this role, Chinthaka held various positions at Big Lots Stores from 2016 to March 2025, including Vice President of Infrastructure and Services, Interim Chief Technology Officer, and Director of End User Computing Services, overseeing end-user technology programs and managing software and hardware life-cycle refreshes. Chinthaka holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from The Ohio State University.