Professional Profile
Dedicated and results-driven EHS & Social Compliance professional with over 30 years with US multinational experience managing occupational health, safety, environmental, and social compliance operations.
Proven track record in zero recordable injuries over a 10-year period and 100% success rate in external compliance audits. Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills with deep expertise in OSH, SMETA, SLCP, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and brand compliance standards.
Trusted industry advisor for NIOSH and ILO Better Work Master Trainer. Currently serving as a freelance EHS & Compliance Consultant and Trainer.
Core Skills
Professional Experience
Freelance EHS & Social Compliance Consultant and Trainer
Providing advisory, auditing, and training services to organizations in manufacturing and compliance sectors.
EHS & Social Compliance Manager
Avery Dennison Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
- Led and managed all EHS and social compliance programs for 30+ years
- Maintained zero recordable injuries for 10 consecutive years
- Ensured 100% success rate in customer and third-party compliance audits
- First point of contact for major global brand audits (Nike, VS, C&A, Primark, PVH, etc.)
- Implemented ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards successfully
- Led $0.65M fire sprinkler installation project and upgraded fire alarm and hydrant systems
- Managed internal and external Higg assessments, FSC and environmental audits
- Collaborated with NIOSH and ILO as an OSH Industry Advisor and Master Trainer
- Drove EHS-related cost efficiency through optimized CapEx and OpEx planning
- Conducted psychological safety and fire safety training as a corporate trainer
Education & Certifications
NIOSH Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety
Merit Pass
Trinity College, Kandy
OSH Industry Advisor
Graduation from ILO Better Work
Lean Yellow Belt
Avery Dennison
Psychological Safety Trainer
Avery Dennison (Train the Trainer)
Continuous Learning
Regular participant in EHS, fire safety, and compliance training by Avery Dennison, CNEC, and others.
Get in Touch
Phone
+94 77 720 9310Location
447/28, Gramasanwardana Mawatha, Kottawa, Athurugiriya, Sri Lanka