Mr. B. R. C. Cooray CEO
Mr. B R C Cooray is a highly experienced and accomplished professional with a career spanning over 29 years, during which he has held key leadership roles in diverse industries. He earned his MBA from the prestigious Cardiff Metropolitan University in the UK and is a distinguished member of the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Australia, where he also serves as an executive committee member of the local institute. Additionally, he holds certifications from the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing and the Asian Institute of Marketing, further showcasing his expertise and commitment to excellence.
Mr. Cooray’s career journey began in 1994 as a trainee at HLB Edirisinghe & Co. and then moved to Hemas Garment (Pvt) Ltd, where he laid the foundation of his professional success. Subsequently, he joined the National Prawn Company (NPC) in Saudi Arabia, a significant player in the desert coastal shrimp cultured project and the world’s largest vertically integrated venture of its kind. In 2000, he moved to MacBertan (Private) Limited, a prominent conglomerate in Sri Lanka and the pioneer in heat insulation manufacturing in the country. There, he contributed significantly to the company’s growth and achievements during his successful eight year tenure. Following his impactful stint at MacBertan, he assumed the role of Head of Finance at McLarens Lubricants cluster, where he had the opportunity to work with renowned global entities like Exxon Mobil and Sinopec Corporation. During this period, Mr. Cooray played a vital role in several turnaround initiatives and garnered multiple accolades for the McLarens Lubricants Cluster.
Before becoming the CEO of LINDEL, he served as the General Manager at McLarens Property cluster, showcasing his adaptability and proficiency in diverse business domains.
As the current CEO of LINDEL Group, Mr. Cooray continues to leverage his wealth of experience, strategic acumen, and dynamic leadership to steer the company toward unprecedented growth and success.