Kevin De Silva
About Kevin De Silva
Kevin De Silva is an Area Manager at Amazon Logistics, where he has worked since 2021. He has a diverse background in retail management and logistics, with significant experience at Marks and Spencer and a strong educational foundation in marketing and history.
Work at Amazon Logistics
Kevin De Silva has served as an Area Manager at Amazon Logistics since 2021. In this role, he leads delivery operations in the North East of England. His focus is on fostering a culture of change and continuous improvement within the logistics sector. He emphasizes the development of team potential and aims to achieve marginal gains in operational efficiency.
Retail Management Experience
Prior to joining Amazon Logistics, Kevin De Silva accumulated extensive experience in retail management at Marks and Spencer. He held various positions, including Section Manager from 2004 to 2013 and Store Manager from 2013 to 2021. His responsibilities included overseeing store operations and managing teams across multiple locations in the North East and Thornaby-on-Tees.
Education and Expertise
Kevin De Silva's educational background includes studies at Wesley College, where he completed his GCSE O'Levels and A'Levels. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in History from Teesside University, where he studied from 2018 to 2022. Additionally, he earned a Professional Diploma in Marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing between 1999 and 2004, and an Associate’s Degree in Financial Accountancy from the International Association of Book-keeping in 2000.
Career Transition to Logistics
Kevin De Silva transitioned from a career in retail management to logistics, bringing valuable operational management experience to his role at Amazon Logistics. His previous experience includes working as a Purchasing Executive at MAS Holdings in Sri Lanka from 2000 to 2004, and as a Regional Finance & Operations Manager at Marks and Spencer for a year in 2016 to 2017.