Sang Peiris
About Sang Peiris
Sang Peiris is the Vice President of Digital Transformation & Information Technology at WP Engine and also provides advisory services at SP Consulting in Dallas, Texas.
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Sang Peiris holds the position of Vice President Of Digital Transformation & Information Technology at WP Engine, based in Dallas, Texas. He also operates SP Consulting, specializing in Digital Transformation Advisory Services, from the same location.
Professional Experience
Sang Peiris has extensive experience in the field of digital transformation and information technology. Prior to his current role at WP Engine, he served as EVP, Digital Transformation & Innovation at Everise from 2021 to 2022 in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area. He had a two-year tenure as Vice President, Digital Transformation and Technology at Unum in Atlanta, Georgia (2018-2020). Sang was also Managing Director, Digital Transformation at Deloitte from 2017 to 2018 in Dallas, Texas. Before that, he was an Entrepreneur at PrimalSkillet & Independent Management Consulting from 2015 to 2017. He spent two years at Waste Management as Vice President, Operations & Information Technology (2013-2015), following three years as Senior Director (2010-2013). Earlier in his career, he served as Senior Manager at Deloitte Consulting from 1997 to 2010 and began his career as Director of Information Technology at Columbia Law School from 1994 to 1997.
Education and Expertise
Sang Peiris studied at Columbia University, where he completed a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from 1987 to 1991, and later achieved an MBA in Management from 1995 to 1997. His expertise spans digital transformation, AI, BPM, NLP, and RPA solutions, as well as global Salesforce delivery initiatives. He has a solid background in fiscal responsibility, business operations management, and P&L ownership.
Global Experience and Leadership
Throughout his career, Sang Peiris has lived and worked across multiple continents, including North America, Europe, Brazil, Asia, and Australia. He has managed programs with budgets exceeding $100 million and organizations comprising over 500 resources. His leadership capabilities are also evident in his experience with business process outsourcing (BPO) and cost reduction strategies, along with developing innovative talent acquisition and development programs.
Community Involvement and Interests
Beyond his professional commitments, Sang Peiris is actively involved in community service, particularly in supporting recovering addicts through friendship, fellowship, and coaching. Additionally, he has been honored with a presidential award for wildlife photography, highlighting his passion for the environment and the arts.