Shanaka Unantenne

Shanaka Unantenne is an experienced professional in the electrical manufacturing industry, currently serving as Chief Operating Officer at Dara Switchboards since November 2022, where responsibilities include leading operations and nurturing company culture. Previously, Shanaka held the position of Managing Director at Dara Switchboards from April 2010 to August 2022, contributing to the company's growth and adaptation in a competitive market. Additional roles at Dara included Director of Engineering, Sales & Finance, and Director of Engineering and Product Quality, focusing on sales, key stakeholder management, and innovation. Earlier career experiences feature Project Manager at CBI-electric: low voltage and Design Engineer at Noratel, complemented by a foundation as a Garrison Engineer II in the Sri Lanka Army. Shanaka holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Information Engineering from the University of Ruhuna.