Buddhi Paranamana

Buddhi Paranamana is an accomplished professional with expertise in leading cross-functional teams in various areas such as marketing, manufacturing, operations, design, and innovations.

He excels in managing constant change through innovative and disruptive thinking, leveraging a keen understanding of business models and execution strategies.

Buddhi possesses a strong technical background, having pursued a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with an impressive 3.5/4.0 GPA from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

Additionally, he has expanded his knowledge through executive education programs, specializing in General Management and Strategic Management at the National University of Singapore.

Throughout his career, Buddhi has held key positions in renowned organizations, including serving as the Chief Innovation Officer at Norlanka Manufacturing Limited and Director of Business Development at Hela Clothing.

His roles at Hela Clothing have been diverse, ranging from Director of Group Strategy, Technology & Digital Innovation to General Manager of Innovation, IT & Strategy.

Prior to his tenure at Hela Clothing, he gained valuable experience in positions such as Project Manager of Innovation & Automation at Hela Clothing, Assistant Manager of Lean Systems at MAS Holdings, and Business Analyst of Manufacturing at MAS Holdings.

His early career roles include serving as a Production Engineer at Helix Engineering, Product Engineer at Diamond Diagnostics Inc., and Engineering Intern at NFPA.

Buddhi Paranamana's educational background, combined with his extensive professional experience, make him a seasoned professional well-versed in diverse aspects of business, innovation, and engineering.