Kanchana Dayabandara

Kanchana Dayabandara is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in marketing and operations management, currently serving as Deputy General Manager - Marketing at Teejay Group since September 2013, focusing on business development and portfolio expansion. Previous roles include Senior Manager of Marketing for the NIKE business unit, Business Development Manager, and Manager of Special Projects and Expansions, emphasizing new business development, strategic planning, and execution. Kanchana has a background in operations from positions held at Ocean India Private Ltd and Textured Jersey Lanka PLC, where responsibilities included expansion planning, continuous improvement, and quality assurance. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Engineering in Textile & Clothing Technology from the University of Moratuwa, a Master's in Manufacturing Management from the University of Colombo, and a Six Sigma Black Belt certification in Operational Excellence.