Oceans Talent has unveiled its new dedicated headquarters in Colombo as the company continues to expand its Sri Lankan workforce towards 1,000 employees. While maintaining its remote-first operating model, the new facility marks a significant milestone in Oceans Talent’s long-term commitment to Sri Lanka and its vision of creating access to world-class career opportunities without requiring local talent to leave the country.
Although the majority of Oceans Talent’s clients are based in the United States, the company remains primarily locally led, with more than 95% of its team based in Sri Lanka. Today, over 500 “Divers” work with more than 300 businesses worldwide across areas including strategy, operations, finance, marketing, and other professional functions.
Unlike traditional outsourcing models, where contingent employees move on and off projects, Oceans Talent focuses on fully embedded talent. This approach enables its professionals to build long-term careers, access continuous learning opportunities, and achieve sustainable professional growth within the same organisational ecosystem.
Nishan de Silva Wijeyeratne, Chief of Staff – CX at Oceans Talent, emphasised the company’s long-term commitment to Sri Lanka, saying, “Sri Lanka has never simply been a market for Oceans Talent – it has been the foundation of our journey. Because Sri Lankans have never struggled with talent; we’ve struggled with opportunities. This investment is about backing that talent for the long term and creating an environment where more Sri Lankans like me can grow into the leaders, innovators, and changemakers of tomorrow.”
The new headquarters complements the company’s remote-first culture by providing a dedicated environment for onboarding, collaboration, mentorship, and professional learning. The space is designed to bring employees together when needed while preserving the flexibility and autonomy that define modern working practices.
Chief Experience Officer Matt Wallaert acknowledged the contrast between the company’s remote-first model and the decision to establish a physical headquarters, stating, “I get it – opening an office as a remote-first company feels odd. But you can’t truly have flexibility without choice and creating a space to gather gives people options. We’re deeply rooted in Sri Lanka and physical space feels like a natural extension of those roots; if we want people to be able to stay in the country and still get international exposure, what could be more natural than giving that a locus?”
The new headquarters represents another step in Oceans Talent’s broader mission to connect Sri Lankan professionals with global opportunities while enabling them to build meaningful, long-term careers from within Sri Lanka.
BoardPAC Appoints Chrishan Fernando as Vice President – Sales and Marketing
BoardPAC has announced the appointment of Chrishan Fernando as Vice President – Sales and Marketing, bringing one of the region’s experienced ICT and business transformation leaders into its senior leadership team.
With more than 25 years of executive experience across leading global technology companies, Chrishan has built a strong track record in sales, marketing, and business development. His career includes leading high-performing teams, driving multimillion-dollar growth initiatives, developing strategic partnerships, and delivering strong business results across multiple industries.
An MBA holder specialising in Marketing, a Certified Professional Marketer (Asia Pacific), and a Certified Director from the Sri Lanka Institute of Directors, Chrishan combines academic expertise with extensive practical leadership experience.
He began his international career with Compaq Computer in Singapore, where he managed markets across South Asia. Following the company’s merger with Hewlett-Packard, he returned to Sri Lanka and played an important role in strengthening HP’s market presence.
His leadership career later took him to IBM, where he was appointed Country General Manager. During his tenure, he spearheaded the introduction of new business verticals, including software solutions and IBM Global Business Services.
At Dell Technologies, Chrishan served as Country Manager for Sri Lanka and the Maldives, leading the company towards market leadership across both consumer and commercial segments. He subsequently expanded his enterprise expertise as Director – Sales at Fiserv, where he further strengthened his capabilities in enterprise sales strategy, channel development, and regional market expansion.
Beyond his corporate leadership positions, Chrishan is also a sought-after consultant in B2B sales enablement. He advises organisations on strategic account management, contract and proposal development, and business growth strategies.
He is equally passionate about coaching and developing high-performing teams, helping organisations strengthen their competitiveness and adapt to rapidly evolving markets.
His extensive experience across technology, enterprise sales, business transformation, and strategic growth is expected to further strengthen BoardPAC’s sales and marketing capabilities as the company continues its expansion across regional and international markets.
Oceans Talent Deepens Long-Term Investment in Sri Lanka to Build Global Careers Without Borders
