Kushani Kalpage

I specialise in Marketing Operations, Product Marketing, Employer Branding and Talent Acquisition —helping organisations build strong foundations in brand, communications, and go-to-market strategy. With a focus on structure and scale, I have hands-on experience in setting up marketing, branding, and communications teams from the ground up to support organisational growth and visibility. At Sysco LABS, the Global In-house Centre for Sysco Corporation (a Fortune 100 company), I led the establishment of the company’s marketing and employer branding functions. Starting with a lean team, I played a pivotal role in scaling the company’s brand presence while supporting workforce growth from 50 to over 1,000 employees and contributing to the expansion of the company's product suite in the US market.My expertise spans marketing operations, stakeholder alignment, brand positioning, project management, and integrated communications. I’ve driven large-scale marketing programs that have enhanced brand visibility, improved talent attraction, and delivered measurable business outcomes.In 2023, I was honoured with the Great Manager Award for Driving Results and Executional Excellence by the Colombo Leadership Academy.