📍 Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province, Sri Lanka
Chamath Perera is a Chartered Civil Engineer with nine years of experience who has transitioned into entrepreneurship as the founder of Zest Lanka International. He leads the companys hot sauce brand, Hotzy, focusing on sustainable infrastructure and innovative engineering principles in his ventures.
His entrepreneurial journey began in his garden with his wife, driven by a passion for sustainability and natural, tropical ingredients from Sri Lanka. This venture grew from a single-bottle order to exporting pallets to two countries, showcasing his dedication to building a business from the ground up.
His companys brand, Hotzy, was recognized as the Best National Industry Brand in 2024.
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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province, Sri Lanka
Personality Overview
How Chamath shows up
Negotiator
Precise
Objective Thinker
They like to take decisions independently and do not seek others' support often. They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms. They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data.
Priorities
Topics Chamath cares about
Entrepreneurial Journey
He frequently shares the story of his company's growth from a single bottle to its first export order of two pallets, highlighting his passion for building something from nothing.
Sustainable Sourcing
His venture focuses on creating hot sauces from pure tropical ingredients sourced from Ceylon (Sri Lanka), reflecting a commitment to natural and high-quality products.
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Career
Work history
5-2022
Chief Executive Officer
Zest Lanka
9-2020 - 5-2022
Project Manager
WMB Contractors and Transporters
6-2019 - 7-2020
Structural Engineer
Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau
1-2016 - 6-2019
Civil Engineer
Central Engineering Services Private Limited
12-2014 - 12-2015
Civil Engineer
Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau
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Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.
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