Blue Lotus 360, a leading Cloud SaaS ERP solutions provider, has announced the appointment of Vipula Gunaratne as Deputy General Manager – Sales & Marketing. This strategic move strengthens Blue Lotus 360’s leadership team and reaffirms the company’s commitment to driving commercial growth, expanding its customer base, and enhancing its ecosystem around its partner network.
Vipula Gunaratne is a seasoned business leader with extensive expertise in branding, communications, and strategic marketing. He has overseen several subsidiaries, including Abans Environmental Services (Pvt) Ltd, Cleantech (Pvt) Ltd, and Facilities Management Integrated (Pvt) Ltd, as the Head of Branding & Communications at Abans Group. Additionally, he managed AB Securitas (Pvt) Ltd, AB Securitas Bangladesh, ABS Courier (Pvt) Ltd, and DOK Solutions Lanka (Pvt) Ltd in the same capacity before joining Blue Lotus 360. In these roles, he successfully led integrated marketing campaigns, stakeholder engagement projects, and sustainability programs that significantly enhanced the companies’ market presence. He also played a crucial role in developing brand identities, corporate communications, and public relations strategies.
His expertise extends beyond branding and communications into business development, where he has successfully secured nine-figure contracts that helped the businesses he collaborated with grow. His ability to forge strategic partnerships and drive large-scale projects has been a cornerstone of his success.
Vipula’s prior experience includes key roles at Light & Shade and Brown & Company PLC, where he handled renowned brands such as Exide and TAFE. Additionally, he served at the Chartered Institute of Marketing Sri Lanka Region and gained early industry exposure at the National Gem & Jewellery Authority.
Commenting on his new appointment as Deputy General Manager – Sales & Marketing at Blue Lotus 360, Vipula Gunaratne stated: “It is a privilege to join Blue Lotus 360 at this moment of tremendous expansion and innovation. I am excited to apply my expertise in branding, sales, and business development to help the company, which is revolutionizing enterprise software solutions across several industries, grow faster. I’m looking forward to leading effective initiatives that improve Blue Lotus 360’s industry presence both locally and internationally while collaborating with a vibrant team.”
Blue Lotus 360, a leading Cloud SaaS ERP provider, is revolutionizing medium- and large-sized operations in nine countries. The company delivers intelligent, scalable, and user-friendly technology, placing it at the forefront of enterprise software solutions. Blue Lotus 360’s extensive range of ERP modules ensures that businesses can effectively streamline their operations, with a particular focus on sectors including construction, manufacturing, agriculture, trading & distribution, services, and the public sector.
Vipula Gunaratne is also an active member of the business community. He is currently a BNI Gold Club Member and has served as Past President of the BNI Elite Chapter. He holds a Master of Business Administration from Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK, a Professional Diploma in Marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK, and a Diploma in Marketing from LCCI Pearson College, London. His educational journey began at Royal College, Colombo.
The appointment of Vipula Gunaratne marks a significant step in Blue Lotus 360’s continued commitment to innovation, market expansion, and strengthening its leadership team to support its growth trajectory.
