Born in 1959 Chairman / Managing Director Shantha Ranawana has been involved in cargo clearing and forwarding since 1977. At the beginning he started as wharf clerk and got the experience in the field. After 2 years of dedication he thought about starting his own company. When he started he had nothing, not even an office. With his never ending dedication he brought that company to the best company where the competitors learnt from him. He expanded the company into many new areas and is the owner of Ranawana Estate & Farm which is an icon in Kurunegala.
Joining the company in 2013, with a vision of leading the company to a multimillion dollar conglomerate, he has vested his interest in diversified profitable avenue’s to achieve the vision of the company through specialized mergers and acquisition, new business development and new strategic directions.
He has successfully completed CIMA, winning an all-island 1st place for Financial Strategy and obtained Master qualification with a Distinction from University of West London been the batch top. He holds his degree from Sri Jayewardenepura University specializing in Entrepreneurship.
Apart from academic and professional qualifications, at the age of 17 he became one of the youngest pilots to obtain Private Pilot License and swimming colors in the University and many more achievements and scholarships.