Sean Wanigasekera

Commander
DISC Type : D

Director- Global Planning Technology at VF Corporation

Newport Beach, California, United States

Overview

Sean is the Director of Global Planning Technology at VF Corporation, leading large-scale digital transformations for Fortune 500 brands. With over a decade of experience, he specializes in aligning supply chain strategy with technologies like SAP S/4HANA and AI to drive growth. Colleagues describe him as personable, hard-working, and result-oriented.

Outside of his corporate role, Sean is the founder of BigBlue Technologies, a venture with the ambitious vision to "democratize the worlds oceans. " He is also personally invested in exploring the creative potential of AI, viewing it as a "side quest" to bring his own ideas to life.

He founded a technology company with the mission to make the worlds oceans accessible to everyone.

Personality Overview

Candid & Clear

Strong-Willed

Decisive

They respond better to strong and respectful interactions.  They like to be in a position where they can control the conversation and terms. They like to act fast and expect others to do the same.

Topics They Care About

AI in Business
Focuses on implementing GenAI and ML use cases for strategic business operations and holds a certification in Leading with Analytics & Artificial Intelligence.
Supply Chain Transformation
Has extensive experience leading end-to-end supply chain and inventory planning initiatives for major retail and apparel brands like Levi Strauss & Co.
Ocean Technology
As the founder of BigBlue Technologies, he is passionate about leveraging technology to democratize access to the world's oceans.

Media Appearances

Sean has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2025
Director- Global Planning Technology at VF Corporation
3-2025
Founder at BigBlue Technologies
2-2022 - 8-2025
Delivery Lead- Technology Consulting at Accenture
7-2021 - 1-2022
Retail Strategy Consulting Manager at Accenture
10-2020 - 7-2021
Senior Manager- Omni Channel Inventory Management at Levi Strauss & Co.

Education

2008 - 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS) from Central Washington University
2008 - 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Central Washington University

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Exp : 16 Location : Newport Beach, California, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director- Global Planning Technology at VF Corporation
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Insights For Selling To Sean

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.
  • Speak about competitive differentiation that your product offers
  • Be respectful but crisp

DONT's

  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet
  • Avoid being too verbose

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sean 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 Sean

  • If they decide not to use your product, they will say no clearly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Sean move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Sean take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Sean

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