CBL Group
Susantha Pushpakumara serves as the General Manager at CBL Group, overseeing operations with a passion for food manufacturing, particularly in beverages and food processing technologies. With a strong background in operations, engineering, and project management, Susantha excels in optimizing processes for efficient production and delivery. Previous experience includes key roles such as Factory Manager and Senior Engineering Manager at Siam City Cement, where management of maintenance activities and talent development were prioritized, and Manager Maintenance at LafargeHolcim, focusing on plant reliability and preventive maintenance strategies. Educational credentials include a Master of Business Administration from the University of Wales, Cardiff, and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Information Engineering from the University of Ruhuna.
CBL Group
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CBL Group is a Sri Lankan conglomerate specializing in the food industry. Most of the products today enjoy the coveted position of being market leader in their respective category in Sri Lanka. Ceylon Biscuits was founded in 1968 to manufacture high-protein biscuits to supplement mid-day meals for school children under a joint programme of Care Organization, USA, and the Sri Lankan Government. In the mid eighties the company ventured aggressively into commercial operations and recorded one of the highest growth rates in any industry in Sri Lanka. The success story was the company’s dedication to high quality standards, constant innovation of the product line, aggressive marketing and high focus on research and development.