Stax Asia Announces 2023 Mid-Year Promotions

Stax Asia Announces 2023 Mid-Year Promotions

August 7, 2023
August 7, 2023

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Stax is excited to share the news of promotions in our Colombo office. Nine individuals have been elevated to different positions within the firm. These promotions are a testament to their hard work and significant contributions to the company. Moreover, they highlight our commitment to nurturing future leaders who exemplify Stax's core values and vision.

Sandamali (Sanda) Wijeratne

Sanda has been promoted to Senior Manager. 


Coming from a non-profit background, Sanda joined Stax back in 2010. Since then, Sanda has worn many hats (party hats included) at the Colombo office and is currently co-leading the Integrated Project Leads practice. In her free time, Sanda is usually traveling, reading, pub quizzing, or supporting the Sri Lankan cricket team (yes, even when it's losing abysmally).  

Ali Marikar - Bawa 

Ali has been promoted to Manager. 


With a degree in Economics from Monash University, Ali has been at Stax for 8 years, initially starting in Research. Outside of the office, Ali is an ardent plant enthusiast and gardener, and somewhat of a poke bowl connoisseur. 

Seyeda Mowhiba 

Seyeda has been promoted to Manager. 


Having been with Stax since 2016, Seyeda has extensive experience supporting private equity clients as well as SMEs and holds to her credit a record of 4 world awards in Financial Strategy and Management. Outside of work, Seyeda enjoys dancing and choreography.  

Cindy Nanayakkara

Cindy has been promoted to Consultant.


Cindy began her career at Stax as an Associate and worked in Operations and Data Science. Cindy is a travel enthusiast and loves to plan vacations. She also enjoys small gatherings with friends as well as spending time with the many dogs in her family home. 

Arthiff Jaleel 

Arthiff has been promoted to Consultant. 


With 9 years at Stax, Arthiff’s expertise ranges from Consumer Insights to Data Visualization. If he doesn’t respond to a call or message, Arthiff is probably playing with his smart home gadgets or flying his drone. If you visit him, you can expect Alexa (soon to be replaced by J.A.R.V.I.S) to invite you in. 

Faakhirah Rasheed 

Faakhirah has been promoted to Senior Associate.


Faakhirah is a graduate and topper from the Faculty of Commerce & Management studies, University of Kelaniya, currently reading for her MBA (U.K.). She joined Stax as an Associate – Finance & Operations. Faakhirah's passion for travel and exploring nature, coupled with a penchant for shopping, adds to her vibrant personality. 

Hishma Sufiyan 

Hishma has been promoted to Senior Associate. 


Hishma graduated with a Bachelor's in Economics and Management and joined Stax in 2021 as a Junior Research Associate. Outside of work, Hishma is an enthusiast of Formula One, enjoys traveling, finding new places to visit, and taking pictures occasionally. 

Thidas Perera 

Thidas has been promoted to Senior Associate. 


Joining Stax in 2021 as a Junior Associate after working in the marketing industry for some time, Thidas loves to read and enjoys talking about (and taking part in) photography. 

Randula Rathnasuriya 

Randula has been promoted to Senior Associate.


With a BSc (Hons) in Business Information Systems from IIT, Randula initially joined Stax as an Intern in 2020 to complete an industrial placement year. After taking a break to finish academic work, Randula re-joined the team as an Associate in 2022. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, watching movies, and has a keen interest in crop distributions. 

Sandamali (Sanda) Wijeratne

Ali Marikar - Bawa 

Seyeda Mowhiba 

Cindy Nanayakkara

Arthiff Jaleel 

Faakhirah Rasheed 

Hishma Sufiyan 

Thidas Perera 

Randula Rathnasuriya 

Sanda has been promoted to Senior Manager. 


Coming from a non-profit background, Sanda joined Stax back in 2010. Since then, Sanda has worn many hats (party hats included) at the Colombo office and is currently co-leading the Integrated Project Leads practice. In her free time, Sanda is usually traveling, reading, pub quizzing, or supporting the Sri Lankan cricket team (yes, even when it's losing abysmally).  

Ali has been promoted to Manager. 


With a degree in Economics from Monash University, Ali has been at Stax for 8 years, initially starting in Research. Outside of the office, Ali is an ardent plant enthusiast and gardener, and somewhat of a poke bowl connoisseur. 

Seyeda has been promoted to Manager. 


Having been with Stax since 2016, Seyeda has extensive experience supporting private equity clients as well as SMEs and holds to her credit a record of 4 world awards in Financial Strategy and Management. Outside of work, Seyeda enjoys dancing and choreography.  

Cindy has been promoted to Consultant.


Cindy began her career at Stax as an Associate and worked in Operations and Data Science. Cindy is a travel enthusiast and loves to plan vacations. She also enjoys small gatherings with friends as well as spending time with the many dogs in her family home. 

Arthiff has been promoted to Consultant. 


With 9 years at Stax, Arthiff’s expertise ranges from Consumer Insights to Data Visualization. If he doesn’t respond to a call or message, Arthiff is probably playing with his smart home gadgets or flying his drone. If you visit him, you can expect Alexa (soon to be replaced by J.A.R.V.I.S) to invite you in. 

Faakhirah has been promoted to Senior Associate.


Faakhirah is a graduate and topper from the Faculty of Commerce & Management studies, University of Kelaniya, currently reading for her MBA (U.K.). She joined Stax as an Associate – Finance & Operations. Faakhirah's passion for travel and exploring nature, coupled with a penchant for shopping, adds to her vibrant personality. 

Hishma has been promoted to Senior Associate. 


Hishma graduated with a Bachelor's in Economics and Management and joined Stax in 2021 as a Junior Research Associate. Outside of work, Hishma is an enthusiast of Formula One, enjoys traveling, finding new places to visit, and taking pictures occasionally. 

Thidas has been promoted to Senior Associate. 


Joining Stax in 2021 as a Junior Associate after working in the marketing industry for some time, Thidas loves to read and enjoys talking about (and taking part in) photography. 

Randula has been promoted to Senior Associate.


With a BSc (Hons) in Business Information Systems from IIT, Randula initially joined Stax as an Intern in 2020 to complete an industrial placement year. After taking a break to finish academic work, Randula re-joined the team as an Associate in 2022. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, watching movies, and has a keen interest in crop distributions. 

Sandamali (Sanda) Wijeratne

Sanda has been promoted to Senior Manager. 


Coming from a non-profit background, Sanda joined Stax back in 2010. Since then, Sanda has worn many hats (party hats included) at the Colombo office and is currently co-leading the Integrated Project Leads practice. In her free time, Sanda is usually traveling, reading, pub quizzing, or supporting the Sri Lankan cricket team (yes, even when it's losing abysmally).  

Ali Marikar - Bawa 

Ali has been promoted to Manager. 


With a degree in Economics from Monash University, Ali has been at Stax for 8 years, initially starting in Research. Outside of the office, Ali is an ardent plant enthusiast and gardener, and somewhat of a poke bowl connoisseur. 

Seyeda Mowhiba 

Seyeda has been promoted to Manager. 


Having been with Stax since 2016, Seyeda has extensive experience supporting private equity clients as well as SMEs and holds to her credit a record of 4 world awards in Financial Strategy and Management. Outside of work, Seyeda enjoys dancing and choreography.  

Cindy Nanayakkara

Cindy has been promoted to Consultant.


Cindy began her career at Stax as an Associate and worked in Operations and Data Science. Cindy is a travel enthusiast and loves to plan vacations. She also enjoys small gatherings with friends as well as spending time with the many dogs in her family home. 

Arthiff Jaleel 

Arthiff has been promoted to Consultant. 


With 9 years at Stax, Arthiff’s expertise ranges from Consumer Insights to Data Visualization. If he doesn’t respond to a call or message, Arthiff is probably playing with his smart home gadgets or flying his drone. If you visit him, you can expect Alexa (soon to be replaced by J.A.R.V.I.S) to invite you in. 

Faakhirah Rasheed 

Faakhirah has been promoted to Senior Associate.


Faakhirah is a graduate and topper from the Faculty of Commerce & Management studies, University of Kelaniya, currently reading for her MBA (U.K.). She joined Stax as an Associate – Finance & Operations. Faakhirah's passion for travel and exploring nature, coupled with a penchant for shopping, adds to her vibrant personality. 

Hishma Sufiyan 

Hishma has been promoted to Senior Associate. 


Hishma graduated with a Bachelor's in Economics and Management and joined Stax in 2021 as a Junior Research Associate. Outside of work, Hishma is an enthusiast of Formula One, enjoys traveling, finding new places to visit, and taking pictures occasionally. 

Thidas Perera 

Thidas has been promoted to Senior Associate. 


Joining Stax in 2021 as a Junior Associate after working in the marketing industry for some time, Thidas loves to read and enjoys talking about (and taking part in) photography. 

Randula Rathnasuriya 

Randula has been promoted to Senior Associate.


With a BSc (Hons) in Business Information Systems from IIT, Randula initially joined Stax as an Intern in 2020 to complete an industrial placement year. After taking a break to finish academic work, Randula re-joined the team as an Associate in 2022. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, watching movies, and has a keen interest in crop distributions. 

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