Suren Dias-Jayasinha

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT SUREN DIAS-JAYASINHA

I’m a senior commercial leader with global experience in the resources industry, mainly in mining and metals, in both large and small market cap companies. I have a solid track record at general manager level with demonstrated success in strategy development and execution, business analysis, business development, and sales and marketing of several commodities.I’ve had a diverse career built upon a technical foundation across zinc, lead, silver, copper, cobalt, nickel, magnesium, aluminium, alumina and industrial minerals, in industry leading companies Rio Tinto, Xstrata (Glencore) and Sibelco. Some of my recent key achievements have been:• Successfully negotiated complex high value sales, and distribution contracts (US$1M-$500M), with third parties in Europe, Asia Pacific and Africa.• Developed a targeted marketing strategy and provided leadership to multidisciplinary teams, that resulted in doubling market share in SE Asia for an industrial mineral product.• Led development of a business case and coordinated a range of stakeholders to recommend that an operation be restarted, and a market re-entered that resulted in record profitability.• Built a stronger and diverse sales book by developing customer relationships and new markets in Europe, Japan, China, Korea, India and Australia leading to increased revenues.I’ve established a reputation for success and integrity by adding value to the bottom line through relationship building, effective negotiation skills and attention to detail. I enjoy managing diverse teams, working closely with internal and external stakeholders, valuing and encouraging the contribution of others. With my formative career in major capital projects I have developed fundamental skills in planning, budgeting, cost control, and reporting with a strong commitment to HSE and sustainable development. I thrive in environments where there are opportunities for learning and growth.