Abdul Qadir Uvais

Abdul Qadir Uvais has a diverse work experience starting in 2005. Abdul began their career as the Global Head of Compliance & Supply Chain Security at EFL. In 2011, they joined Expolanka Freight Pvt Limited as the Global Head of Compliance, Health, Safety, Environment & Supply Chain Security. During this time, they also served as the Country Manager of Earth Hour Sri Lanka. In 2010, they took on the role of Team Leader at Expolanka Holdings (Pvt) Ltd. Overall, Abdul Qadir Uvais has gained expertise in supply chain solutions, compliance, health, safety, environment, and sustainability throughout their various roles.

Abdul Qadir Uvais has a diverse education history. Abdul obtained a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree in Business Administration and Management, General from the University of Wales from 2010 to 2013. In 2015 to 2016, they pursued a Level 3 IVQ Advanced Diploma in Teaching, Training, and Assessing Learning at Dynamix Business School (Pvt) Ltd, affiliated with City & Guilds in the UK.

Prior to that, from 2007 to 2009, Abdul Qadir Uvais studied Biz Management in Management & Marketing at the Australian College of Business & Technology. In 2006, they attended the Institute of Commercial Studies, where they completed a Diploma in Freight Forwarding & Shipping.

In terms of secondary education, Abdul Qadir Uvais attended S. Thomas' College - Mt.Lavinia from 2001 to 2003, where they studied English, Economics, and Geography. Before that, from 1990 to 2000, they completed their schooling at Isipathana College.

In addition to their formal education, Abdul Qadir Uvais has obtained several certifications. Abdul became an ASIS member twice, once in 2021 and another time the exact date isn't mentioned. Abdul also acquired a certification in ISO 14000 Consultation from the National Cleaner Production Center in November 2014. Furthermore, they completed an Advanced Certificate Course in International Port Operation & Port Management from the Academy for International Trade & Transport, supported by UNESCAP. Finally, Abdul Qadir Uvais underwent ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Training at SGS, although the specific timing of this certification is unclear.