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Celeste Appoints Dayan Pandithasekera As Chief Operating Officer

PRIVATEAug 24, 2026•about 3 hours ago

Position

Chief Operating Officer

Company

Celeste

Dayan Pandithasekera
Sri LankaE CommerceRetail

Description

Celeste has appointed Dayan Pandithasekera as Chief Operating Officer to support the next stage of its growth. This appointment aims to strengthen its executive leadership and enhance operational excellence as the company continues to expand its quick commerce operations.

Company Information

Company

Celeste

Location

Sri Lanka

About

Celeste is one of Sri Lanka's fastest-growing retailers, known for its quick commerce solutions. The company has doubled its turnover approximately every two years since its founding. Celeste focuses on expanding its operations, technology, and customer experience. With a strategy centered on both growth and leadership development, Celeste aims to serve a rapidly growing customer base.

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