Hemantha Kumara

Hemantha Kumara has extensive work experience in the garment manufacturing industry. Hemantha has held various leadership positions in several companies, including Utah Group of Companies, Fakir Fashion Ltd., Epyllion Group, Chaity Group, Utah Group of Companies (again), Sino Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd, Brandix, Deenam Maldives (Pvt.) Ltd, and Lakstar Garments (Pvt.) Ltd. Throughout their career, they have been responsible for managing operations, overseeing production lines, handling brands such as H&M, Marks & Spencer, Gap, and Victoria's Secret, and leading large workforces. Hemantha Kumara's expertise lies in operations management, supply chain management, and fabric printing.

Hemantha Kumara's education history includes multiple degrees and certifications obtained throughout their career. Hemantha completed a Bachelor's of Industrial Studies in Apparels Production and Management with a major in Industrial Engineering from the Open University of Sri Lanka, with an end year unspecified. Hemantha also earned a Diploma in Clothing Production Management from the Clothing Industry Training Institute in Sri Lanka from 1989 to 1990. Hemantha Kumara obtained a High School Diploma in Garment Factory Management from the Phoenix College of Clothing Technology in Sri Lanka in 1999. Additionally, they received a College Education from C.W.W. Kannangara Central College in Sri Lanka from 1984 to 1985.

In terms of additional certifications, Hemantha Kumara has obtained multiple certifications related to productivity, AI, leadership, and mindset. These include certifications such as "How to Boost Your Productivity with AI Tools," "GPT-4: The New GPT Release and What You Need to Know," "Generative AI for Business Leaders," "Mindful Approaches to Defeat Distraction and Build Greater Mental Resilience," "Career Wellness Nano Tips with Shadé Zahrai," "Mindset (Blinkist Summary)," "Nano Tips for Using ChatGPT for Business with Rachel Woods," "Eliminate Waste by Implementing 5S," "Mindful Leadership," "Nano Tips to Sharpen Your Critical Thinking with Shadé Zahrai," "Return on Investment (ROI) Analysis for Manufacturing," "What Is Business Analysis?," "Be the Manager People Won't Leave," "How to Stop Wasting Time in Meetings," "Managing Logistics," "Nano Tips for Finding Happiness Through Empathy with Shadé Zahrai," "Nano Tips to Stop Overthinking with Shadé Zahrai," "Project Management Skills for Leaders," "Speaking Confidently and Effectively," and "How to Be More Strategic in Six Steps." These certifications were obtained from institutions such as LinkedIn and Udemy, with different completion months and years.