Isuru Withanage
About Isuru Withanage
Isuru Withanage is a Senior Enterprise Account Executive at Watershed, where he focuses on helping large organizations understand their environmental impact. He has a background in business development and account management, with previous roles at companies such as Slack, Hootsuite, and Apple.
Work at Watershed
Isuru Withanage serves as a Senior Enterprise Account Executive at Watershed, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on assisting large organizations in understanding their environmental impact and developing strategies for decarbonization. He is part of a team that collaborates with globally recognized companies, including Walmart, FedEx, BlackRock, and General Mills. Watershed is known for its commitment to sustainability and is advised by prominent figures such as Al Gore, Christiana Figueres, and Mark Carney.
Education and Expertise
Isuru Withanage studied at the Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with a focus on Business Administration and a minor from 2010 to 2015. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in business development and account management, particularly in the context of enterprise solutions and sustainability initiatives.
Background
Before joining Watershed, Isuru Withanage accumulated extensive experience in business development and account management. He worked at cocoNFT as a Business Development & Partnerships professional for six months in 2022, following a five-year tenure at Slack as a Senior Account Executive for the Enterprise segment. His career also includes a role at Hootsuite as a Business Development Representative and a position at Apple as a Business Specialist.
Achievements
During his career, Isuru Withanage transitioned from an Enterprise Account Executive to a Senior Enterprise Account Executive within a year at Watershed. His work has involved helping large organizations navigate their environmental challenges and implement effective decarbonization strategies. His experience spans multiple high-profile companies and industries, reflecting his capability in managing enterprise-level accounts.