He is the founder, president, and chief executive officer of Ceyhinz Link International, Inc., widely known as RIOCOCO.
IRVING, TX, December 18, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Marquis Who's Who, the world's premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to present Shan Halamba with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award. An accomplished listee, Shan Halamba celebrates many years' experience in his professional network and has been noted for achievements, leadership qualities, and the credentials and successes he has accrued in his field. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process. The Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award is bestowed to only five percent of Who's Who listees based upon career longevity, philanthropic endeavors, and lasting contributions to society.
With a wealth of professional experience in international business, Mr. Halamba is a renowned entrepreneur and sustainability advocate with more than two decades of professional experience. He is the founder, president, and chief executive officer of Ceyhinz Link International, Inc., widely known as RIOCOCO. Under his visionary leadership, the company has emerged as one of the world's largest suppliers of cultivation solutions, with products that feature clean, controllable, and 100% natural coco-coir-based substrates. Mr. Halamba's innovative approach to sustainability, involving the repurposing of industrial waste in the form of coconut husks, has been a game-changer in the horticulture field. His product, suitable for greenhouse controlled-environment plant cultivation, has become an integral part of the food and medicine chains. Over the years, Mr. Halamba has been a strong advocate for the use of coco-coir as a soilless growing medium, an innovation that has gained global recognition since the company's inception two decades ago. While his career has been filled with highlights, Mr. Halamba takes the most pride in establishing numerous medium- to high-tech greenhouses across North America, Asia-Pacific, the Middle-East, and Europe as well as inventing a method to repurpose waste material from Sri Lanka's coconut industry.
As president and chief executive officer of RIOCOCO, Mr. Halamba oversees company's sales and marketing initiatives, manages sales inquiries, and collaborates effectively with customers in 65 countries. Before founding his company, he gained valuable expertise in project management within the information systems and logistics fields. After completing his secondary education at Nalanda College in his native Sri Lanka, he earned a Bachelor of Business Information degree from Massey University, New Zealand in 2001.
In addition to leading a successful business career, Mr. Halamba has had a distinguished diplomatic career. He was appointed as the Honorary Consul of Sri Lanka for the State of Texas from 2016-2019. During his diplomatic tenure, he represented the Government of Sri Lanka in the United States, promoting bilateral relations, supporting Sri Lankan citizens, and facilitating trade and cultural exchanges. Beyond his professional and educational achievements, Mr. Halamba has made significant contributions to his community and to those less fortunate. He has supported fundraising initiatives and donated computers, water treatment plants and other resources to underprivileged children's orphanages, schools, and other charitable organizations in Sri Lanka, Canada and the United States. His commitment to community service underscores his dedication to social responsibility and enhances his public image.
Given his outstanding achievements in manufacturing and sustainability, Mr. Halamba's exceptional career has earned him widespread recognition and accolades. These include several Bronze, Silver, and Gold Stevie Awards through the American Business Awards and International Business Awards in 2015, 2019 and 2024, with multiple honors as "Executive of the Year". Additionally, he received the Texas Governor's Award from the former Governor Rick Perry, the Minority Business Leaders Award from the Dallas Business Journal, and the International Businessman of the Year Award at the Annual Award Gala in Dallas, TX.
While hard work and dedication have driven his success, Mr. Halamba credits his achievements to his commitment and teamwork. Looking ahead, he continues to focus on plans to expand his business in various regions. He aims to bring these solutions to people worldwide with a particular focus on Middle East region, further advancing global efforts to address environmental changes. His vision for global sustainability is one that we can all be optimistic about.
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