Nirmal HETTIARACHCHI

Business Development Manager at GISMO International (Pvt) Ltd., the sole authorized agent and distributor of KOHLER, GROHE & AMERICAN STANDARD in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka

About

After a decade in international shipping and supply chain management, I chose to embark on a new journey, transitioning into the luxury bathware and sanitaryware sector within the construction industry. If you are an: – Architect, – Quantity Surveyor, – Engineer, – MEP Consultant, – Project Manager, or a – Procurement Manager who values meaningful networking to build long-term strategic partnerships, I look forward to get acquainted with you. Let's connect, Let's talk!

Experience

  • Business Development Manager at GISMO International (Pvt) Ltd.
    Feb 2026 - Present · 5 mos

  • Business Development Manager at Starlight Shipping Pvt Ltd / Starlight Fuels
    Aug 2021 - Jan 2026 · 4 yrs 6 mos

    Handled Marketing, Sales and daily operations of the company. – Managed the ‘Customs House Agency’ vertical of the company, coordinating the wharf clerks with clients for a timely SL Customs clearance of both imports and exports. – Handled local purchasing for exports, and approved company quotations and invoices. – Launched a marketing campaign for companies’ organic foods vertical. – Initiated an ad-hoc audit for a client's ship's fuel transactions for 2023 financial year. – Substituted the Managing Director for 25+ BNI meetings.

  • CMA CGM (4 yrs 1 mo)
    • Crewing Manager
      May 2019 - May 2021 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      Was accountable for the record-breaking growth & management of 1,000+ Sri Lankan seafarers in a fleet of 50 container ships (upto 18,000 teu’s) of the ‘CMA CGM International Shipping Company of France’ in collaboration with CMA Ships Singapore & Ceyline Group. – Was in‐charge of crewing for 10 ships of the international fleet. – Supervised and arranged 1,000+ employees to complete the required training, certification & regulations in accordance with Maritime Labour Convention & Sri Lankan Shipping Ministry. – Monitored those employees’ medical examinations and convalescence with the Doctors, hospital staff and the Protection and Indemnity society of the French headquarters. – Handled a segment of recruitment and selection & conducted interviews for ratings. – Was in‐charge of the company HRIS. – Prepared the monthly country report for the Singapore operational headquarters. – Revolutionized the company quality compliance procedure. – Networked worldwide, and maintained public relations with relevant academic and professional bodies, and ensured superior customer care. – Arranged 500+ visa applications. – Organized seminars & briefings and made numerous presentations to stakeholders. – Passed 5 consecutive annual global audits, conducted local audits & represented Sri Lanka twice at international key operational meetings in France and Ukraine.

    • Senior Crewing Executive
      May 2018 - Apr 2019 · 1 yr

    • Crewing Executive
      May 2017 - Apr 2018 · 1 yr

  • Ceyline Shipping Ltd. (2 yrs 3 mos)
    • Junior Personnel Officer
      Aug 2015 - Apr 2017 · 1 yr 9 mos

    • Junior Marine Talent Acquisition Executive
      Feb 2015 - Jul 2015 · 6 mos

  • Business Advisor at Janashakthi Insurance PLC
    Aug 2014 - Jan 2015 · 6 mos

    Focused on Life Insurance, Retirement plans & Risk assessment.