Pakistan, May 2024 – Kaushal Mendis has been appointed as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Daraz Pakistan, alongside his current role as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Daraz Sri Lanka. In this new capacity, he will be responsible for driving the talent agenda and fostering a great workplace culture at both organizations.
Kaushal Mendis is an accomplished Human Resources professional with a remarkable career spanning over 20 years. He currently holds the position of Chief Human Resources Officer at Daraz Sri Lanka and Pakistan, where he is instrumental in orchestrating transformative changes within the organization’s people practices.
Prior to assuming his role at Daraz, Kaushal spent approximately 6 years as the Director of People & Culture at Pizza Hut & Taco Bell Sri Lanka & Maldives. His diverse career journey also includes senior leadership roles at prominent organizations such as Laugfs Holdings, DHL Keels Pvt Ltd, British American Tobacco Sri Lanka, and Brandix Lanka. His wealth of experience across various sectors showcases his versatility and expertise in driving human resources initiatives that align with strategic business objectives.
Kaushal concurrently serves as a Vice President at the Association of Human Resources Professionals Sri Lanka – the largest HR professional body in the country. He holds a Master’s in Business Administration from Sikkim Manipal University, India, as well as a Master’s degree in Labour Relations and Human Resources Management from the University of Colombo. His academic pursuits also include being a CIMA Passed Finalist and possessing a National Diploma in Human Resources Management from the Institute of Personnel Management, Sri Lanka. He is currently a doctoral candidate in Business Administration at the University of Kelaniya, showcasing his dedication to continuous learning and research. Kaushal Mendis is an alumnus of Ananda College, Colombo.
Daraz is the leading e-commerce marketplace across South Asia (excluding India). Our business covers four key areas – e-commerce, logistics, payment infrastructure, and financial services – providing our sellers and customers with an end-to-end commerce solution. With access to over 500 million customers in our markets, we strive to deliver on our promise of enabling easy access to a wide assortment of products while bringing users on an interactive and personalized journey.
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