IBM appoints new Country GM

IBM appointed Chrishan Fernando as the Country General Manager of its Sri Lanka operations. The appointment reflects IBM's commitment to further developing its presence and opportunities in Sri Lanka, which is a significant growth market within IBM's India/South Asia unit.

With more than 25 years in the IT industry in Sri Lanka and the South Asia region, Fernando brings with him substantial market knowledge and experience that will enable IBM to accelerate growth and enhance market share. Previously, Fernando was with Hewlett Packard Ltd. (HP) for more than twelve years as its Country Manager in Sri Lanka and Maldives. His previous responsibilities included managing markets in Bangladesh, Nepal and other parts of South Asia.

Speaking on the appointment, Shanker Annaswamy, Regional General Manager, IBM India/South Asia said, The Sri Lankan IT market holds promise for IBM. Chrishan Fernando is a seasoned leader who will enable us to effectively tap potential business opportunities and drive growth in Sri Lanka. He has a unique understanding of market requirements in this country, and we are confident that his knowledge, experience and leadership will help us take the IBM business to new levels in this region.

He will helm the leadership team of IBM Sri Lanka, while taking additional business direction from the Emerging Markets Leader for IBM India/South Asia. I am delighted to be joining IBM in a leadership capacity in Sri Lanka.

We are in a dynamic and exciting market, where IBM is well positioned to help clients solve pressing business challenges. My team and I will be deeply involved with clients in their ongoing transformation, said Fernando.

Fernando has held key responsibilities as a diplomat of the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing, where he has been conferred the status of a Practicing Marketer, Sri Lanka, and is also a Fellow of the Asia Pacific Marketing Federation.