Suranga Herath
function as a whole ,” Herath posits . “ Of course , for our business , it was just natural . We are , I think , a perfect example of how the procurement process has evolved .” Thinking back to the auction method that English Tea Shop used to use , Herath reflects “ Nine years down the line , what we now have is a very complex supply chain management system , a big team led by master blenders and procurement specialists , adopting new technology . I think the requirement was clearly for a process , leadership and people that create winwin solutions . It ’ s no longer just about going to the sources and buying tea .
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EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Suranga Herath
A global expert on the tea industry , Suranga Herath is CEO of English Tea Shop , one of the world ’ s leading organic tea businesses which brings high quality , ethically-sourced tea to customers all over the world . His business has grown 65 % annually over the past seven years whilst continuing to instill sustainable practices that enrich the brand ’ s community . By doing so , Herath ’ s visionary leadership has led the way in sustainable practices , inspiring other forward-thinking ethical food and drink companies to follow .
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