text: MR. SHAMINDA YADDEHIGE was educated at Charter House, United Kingdom and graduated in Chemical Engineering from University College London. In addition he also possesses a Masters Degree in Business Administration from IE Business School which is ranked amongst the top 10 business schools in the World. Mr. Yaddehige worked as a Management Consultant at Price Waterhouse Coopers, United Kingdom and also at world renowned international Ultra High Net Worth banking giant, Credit Suisse of Switzerland. He has an extensive experience in International Marketing and has built a very strong marketing network in Europe. Mr. Yaddehige is in the Directorate of Richard Pieris & Company PLC as an Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer of the Company and also in the Directorates of Richard Pieris Exports PLC, Richard Pieris Natural Foams Limited, Richard Pieris Distributors Limited and also in several other Companies within the Richard Pieris Group.