Sahan Pannilage

Commander
DISC Type : D

Assistant Manager Human Resources at Dilmah Tea

Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

Overview

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.

Personality Overview

Impact-Driven

Candid & Clear

Strong-Willed

They are less concerned about the product and more about its potential impact.  They respond better to strong and respectful interactions. They like to stay in control of the negotiation or defining of the terms.

Topics They Care About

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.
Youth Mentorship
He is actively involved with the MJF Foundation’s after-school program, where he speaks to children about teamwork and achieving their dreams.

Media Appearances

Sahan has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2022
Assistant Manager Human Resources at Dilmah Tea
6-2019 - 6-2022
Human Resources Senior Executive at Michelin
1-2018 - 6-2019
Senior Executive Human Resources at Senok
7-2016 - 12-2017
Administration Executive at Fonterra
10-2015 - 6-2016
Human Resources Officer at Midas Safety Careers

Education

8-2025 - 12-2027
Master of Business Administration - MBA from Open University of Sri Lanka
2014 - 2016
Professional Qualification from Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM).

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Insights For Selling To Sahan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to testimonials from well-known industry leaders
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical
  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots

DONT's

  • Do not back off when challenged, respond with a confident, objective answer instead
  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features
  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sahan is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Sahan

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Sahan move?

  • If convinced, they can reach decisions quite fast.
  • Can Sahan take some risk or not?

  • They do not shy away from taking risks, but can be quite binary about them.

You And Sahan

Personality Compatibility


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