Mike Goonewardene, NACD.DC

Mike Goonewardene, NACD.DC, has extensive work experience in various leadership roles. Mike currently serves as the Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Tend, a position they have held since May 2022. Additionally, they hold the same positions at Amend Pet, a subsidiary of Tend Health Inc., since June 2022.

Prior to their current roles, Goonewardene served as a member of the Board of Directors at Kitsap Credit Union starting in March 2021. Here, they chaired the Mergers & Acquisitions Committee and served on the Compensation Committee and Strategic Planning Committee.

From 2019 to 2022, they were the Chief Commercial Officer at Sterifre Medical, Inc. where they spearheaded the commercialization of infection prevention services. Mike played a crucial role in the development and implementation of environmentally friendly technology to ensure compliance with infection control protocols in healthcare facilities.

Goonewardene also served as a member of the Board of Directors at Trinity Guardion from 2015 until 2021.

From 2016 to 2018, they worked as the Vice President of Global Sales at Simulab Corporation. During their tenure, they achieved significant growth by reconstituting the sales organization and implementing new pricing methodologies. Mike also developed a clinical education platform to leverage industry trends and build recurring revenue models.

As the Senior Vice President and General Manager for the Asia Pacific region at Stericycle from 2006 to 2016, Goonewardene oversaw the successful establishment of a multi-national team and delivered $200 million in new revenue. Mike was responsible for identifying, negotiating, closing, and integrating 24 acquisitions, as well as expanding business into Canada and Asia Pacific.

Before Stericycle, Goonewardene held the position of Corporate Vice President at BioSystems, where they led a turnaround effort that resulted in significant growth and improved operational efficiency. Mike also held the role of Chief Operating Officer at Clear Medical, overseeing financing, sales, marketing, operations, and regulatory compliance.

Earlier in their career, from 2000 to 2002, they served as the Senior Vice President of Broadcast Operations and Development at SpectraSite Communications, where they led a broadcast co-location services business and was involved in the successful acquisition by American Tower.

Overall, Goonewardene's work experience demonstrates a strong track record of leadership, business growth, and strategic decision-making across a variety of industries.

Mike Goonewardene, NACD.DC received a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Marketing and Advertising from Indiana University Bloomington. Later, they pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Pepperdine Graziadio Business School, specializing in the Presidential & Key Executives MBA Program. In addition to their academic qualifications, Mike also completed the Infantry Officer Basic Course - Company Commander at the United States Army. Mike holds a Directorship Certification from the NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors), although the specific details about when they obtained it are not provided.