Prasad Takes Over Reighn at Vision Investments
Vision Investments Limited has announced the appointment of Sanjesh Prasad as the chief executive officer effective from 1st January 2023.
Outgoing CEO
The CEO appointment was made following the retirement of PL Munasinghe, who had taken up the role since March 2011.
Over the 11-year period, Mr Munasinghe has overseen a remarkable period of transformation, diversification and growth of the company and group.
The company in recognition of Mr Munasinghe’s intention to step back from day-to dat operations, he has been appointed to the role of company secretary effective 1st February 2023, replacing Niraj Bhartu who is the current general manager finance.
CEO Annoucement
Mr Prasad first joined Homecentres (Fiji) Limited in 1999 as an IT practioner, and has been with the company for the past 23 years. The Chairman Dilip Khatri said that Mr Prasad was very experienced and capable manager and in this new CEO role, he will lead the company and the group into the next phase of growth and diversification. Mr Prasad said it was a momentous phase of his career.
“It has been a memorable journey and an incredible experience of my life which I will always cherish,” Mr Prasad said.
“It is a great privilege and an absolute honour to lead a diversified and progressive company. “The Company has gone through various phases of change and development growing from strength to strength. The transformation from a retail business to a giant conglomerate is a direct reflection of our strategic vision, visionary leadership and sustainable growth policies.
“To lead the company in the next phase of invigorating diversification and growth, my key focus will be on the following strategic developments:
■ Develop a strategic framework for sustainable growth
■ Enhance customer service by focusing on Customer-Centric Culture
■ Focus on leadership and people development
■ Focus on digital transformation by leveraging technology to transform our business
■ Implement innovative initiatives to create business value
Passion, humility and simplicity are the three greatest virtues of life and the key for one to be successful, accompanies Mr Prasad’s message to stay focused and dream big. His profound gratitude and appreciation to the Chairman Mr. Dilip Khatri, Deputy Chairman Mr. Navin Patel, former CEO Mr. PL Munasinghe and the Board of Directors for having faith and trust in his abilities to lead.