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Sahan Pannilage

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Assistant Manager Human Resources at Dilmah Tea
📍 Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

Sahan is a seasoned HR Business Partner at Dilmah Tea with 8 years of experience at multinational firms like Michelin and Fonterra. He specializes in aligning HR strategy with business goals, focusing on talent management and employee engagement. People who have worked with Sahan describe him as reliable, resourceful, and results-oriented.

Outside of his professional role, Sahan is dedicated to personal fitness and community service. He is an active runner and commits his time to mentoring youth and supporting charitable initiatives through the MJF Charitable Foundation, reflecting a strong belief in giving back to the next generation.

Interesting fact: Once a self-described "non-sports kid" in school, Sahan has embraced running as a core part of his routine, often heading out for a run after finishing his workday at 8 PM.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
Assistant Manager Human Resources
Job Level
Middle
Location
Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
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Priorities

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Workforce Wellbeing
His headline emphasizes human performance and wellbeing. He recently organized a wellness and longevity education session for female employees at Dilmah.
Talent Management
A core part of his role at Dilmah, where he focuses on talent development and succession planning to align HR strategy with business objectives.
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Career

Work history

11-2022
Assistant Manager Human Resources
Dilmah Tea
6-2019 - 6-2022
Human Resources Senior Executive
Michelin
1-2018 - 6-2019
Senior Executive Human Resources
Senok
7-2016 - 12-2017
Administration Executive
Fonterra
10-2015 - 6-2016
Human Resources Officer
Midas Safety Careers
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Education
8-2025 - 12-2027
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Open University of Sri Lanka
2014 - 2016
Professional Qualification
Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM).
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