BoardPAC is proud to announce the appointment of Chrishan Fernando as Vice President – Sales and Marketing, bringing onboard one of the region’s most respected ICT and business transformation leaders.
With more than 25 years of executive leadership experience across Fortune 50 companies, Chrishan has built a distinguished career leading high performing sales, marketing, and business development teams . His track record includes driving multimillion dollar growth initiatives, forging strategic partnerships, and consistently delivering exceptional business outcomes across diverse industries.
An MBA holder in Marketing, Certified Professional Marketer (Asia Pacific), and Certified Director from the Sri Lanka Institute of Directors, Chrishan blends academic rigor with hands on leadership excellence.
Chrishan began his international career at Compaq Computer in Singapore, managing South Asian markets. Following the HP merger, he returned to Sri Lanka and played a pivotal role in strengthening Hewlett Packard’s market presence. His leadership journey continued as he was headhunted by IBM to serve as Country General Manager, where he spearheaded the launch of new business verticals including software solutions and IBM Global Business Services.
At Dell Technologies, Chrishan served as Country Manager for Sri Lanka and Maldives, leading the company to market leadership across both consumer and commercial segments. He later expanded his enterprise expertise as Director Sales at Fiserv, deepening his capabilities in enterprise sales strategy, channel development, and regional market expansion.
Beyond his corporate leadership roles, Chrishan is a sought after consultant in B2B sales enablement, advising organizations on strategic account management, contract and proposal development. He is also passionate about coaching teams and strengthening competitiveness in evolving markets.
Deeply committed to advancing Sri Lanka’s talent landscape, Chrishan brings a unique blend of global business insight and local market understanding to help organizations grow, innovate, and build trust across regions.
Commenting on his appointment, Chrishan Fernando said he is eager to leverage his international experience to support BoardPAC’s continued growth and expansion in key markets.
BoardPAC warmly welcomes Chrishan to its leadership team and looks forward to the global perspective, strategic depth, and transformative energy he brings as the company continues to strengthen its presence and deliver exceptional value to customers worldwide.
