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About
Kalum Katipearachchi is Chairman of Pulsar Shipping Agencies (Pvt.) Limited and a Director at David Pieris Holdings (Pvt.) Limited. He has over 25 years of professional experience, including 18 years at senior and board levels, spanning industries such as diversified holdings, agro-industrial, construction, financial services, knowledge process outsourcing, and healthcare. His background covers commercial, finance, project, and operations management, with roles including CEO, CFO, and Operations Director.
Experience
- Pulsar Shipping Agencies (Pvt.) LimitedChairmancurrent2024 — presentColombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
- DP Maritime Holdings (Pvt.) LimitedChairmancurrent2024 — presentBattaramulla, Western Province, Sri Lanka
- D P Logistics (Private) LimitedManaging Director / Chief Executive Officercurrent2023 — presentPelawatte, Western Province, Sri Lanka
- D P Logistics (Private) LimitedNon Executive Directorcurrent2019 — presentColombo, Western, Sri Lanka
- D P Logistics (Private) LimitedNon Executive Chairman2020 — 2023Colombo, Sri Lanka
- David Pieris Holdings (Pvt.) LimitedExecutive Directorcurrent2023 — presentSri Lanka
- DPMC Assetline Holdings (Pvt.) LimitedNon-executive Directorcurrent2025 — presentBattaramulla, Sri Lanka
- Pulsar Shipping Agencies Pvt. LimitedManaging Director2022 — 2024Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
- DPMC Assetline Holdings (Pvt.) LimitedChief Executive Officer2019Battaramulla, Sri Lanka
- McLarens Holdings LtdGroup Finance Director2012 — 2018Vauxhall Street, Colombo 2
- McLarens Holdings LtdGroup Finance Director2012 — 2018Vauxhall Street, Colombo 2
- McLarens Group of CompaniesGroup Director - Finance & Shared Services2012 — 2015Vauxhal Street, Colombo 2
- Asiri Central Hospital PLC & Central Hospital (Pvt.) LimitedDirector Operations2009 — 2012Colombo
- Aviva Global Services Lanka (Pvt) LimitedCountry Director2007 — 2009
- Industrial & Commercial Development (Pvt) LtdDirector/Chief Executive Officer1998 — 2007
- Industrial & Commercial Development (Pvt) LtdGroup Finance & administration Manager1997 — 1998
- East- West Containers LtdDirector Finance1995 — 1997
- East- West Group of CompaniesGroup finance Manager1995 — 1997
- Pelwatte Sugar Industries Ltd (PSIL)Financial Accountant1993 — 1995
- PSILManagement Accountant1993
- East-West Enterprises LtdAccountant1992 — 1993
- East-West Enterprises LtdAsst. Accountant1990 — 1992
- East-West Enterprises LtdAccounts Assistant1989 — 1990
Skills & more
Microsoft Word1Microsoft Office1Microsoft Excel1Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)5Investments4Strategy Implementation5Decision-Making3Business2Construction13Change Management73Financial Services14Negotiation32
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Strategic PlanningOperations ManagementTeam BuildingManagementLeadershipBusiness Process ImprovementSalesTrainingBankingPersonnel ManagementBusiness DevelopmentFinancial AnalysisFrom Kalum's professional profile.
Colleagues at David Pieris Group
Ashan Nissanka
Investor at David Pieris Group
Bodhi Lydia Pieris
Investor at David Pieris Group
David Pieris
Investor at David Pieris Group
Eshan Pieris
Investor at David Pieris Group
Heshana Kuruppu
Investor at David Pieris Group
James Barker
Portfolio Manager at Ellerston Capital
Mano Sekaram
Investor at David Pieris Group
Mohamed Adamaly
Investor at David Pieris Group
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Kalum Katipearachchi?
- Kalum Katipearachchi is Chairman of Pulsar Shipping Agencies (Pvt.) Limited and a Director at David Pieris Holdings (Pvt.) Limited. He has over 25 years of professional experience, including 18 years at senior and board levels, spanning industries such as diversified holdings, agro-industrial, construction, financial services, knowledge process outsourcing, and healthcare. His background covers commercial, finance, project, and operations management, with roles including CEO, CFO, and Operations Director.
- Where does Kalum Katipearachchi work?
- Kalum Katipearachchi is at David Pieris Group.
- Where did Kalum Katipearachchi go to school?
- Kalum Katipearachchi studied at University of Sri Jayewardenepura (MBA, Business Administration and Management); The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (FCMA, Accounting and Business/Management); Collegiate education at Royal College, Colombo & Badulla Central College..
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