Meet Our Founder
Milinda
Jayasundara
Founder, Director & Shareholder
Milinda Jayasundara is the Founder, Director and Shareholder of Rapid Laundromat, bringing more than three decades of leadership experience across operations, manufacturing, quality management, customer service and business transformation.
30+
Years Experience
6
Countries
COO
Former Role
Leadership Journey
Three decades of operational leadership.
01
Chief Operating Officer
Ananta Intimates & Activewear · Bangladesh
Led business transformation through lean manufacturing, operational excellence, customer-centric leadership and profitability improvement.
02
Country Head – Kenya
MAS Holdings · Kenya
Led international manufacturing operations and organizational performance as part of a nearly three-decade career with MAS Holdings.
03
Senior General Manager
MAS Holdings · International Operations
Progressed through senior operational leadership roles after beginning his career as an Industrial Engineer.
Global Experience
Leadership across markets and global brands.
Countries
Sri Lanka
Bangladesh
Kenya
India
Indonesia
New Zealand
Global Brands
Victoria's Secret
PINK
Nike
lululemon
Calvin Klein
Tommy Hilfiger
GAP
Marks & Spencer
H&M
PVH
Hanes
THINX
Ralph Lauren
Walmart
Schiesser
Academic Foundation
Education & professional development.
Academic Qualifications
Master of Business Administration (MBA) – London Metropolitan University, United Kingdom
Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Mahatma Gandhi University, India
Postgraduate Diploma in Management – Rajarata University, Sri Lanka
Textile Engineering and Technology – University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Executive Education
National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore – General Management Program
University of Kentucky, USA – Executive Leadership & Lean Manufacturing Program
XLRI Jamshedpur, India – Production & Operations Management Program
De Montfort University, United Kingdom – Bra Manufacturing Technology Program
HIDA Kansai Kenshu Centre, Japan – Toyota Production System (TPS) Program
Nike AITC – NOS Wave 4.0 Program
Amazon Softline Private Brands – SOP Excellence Program
Operational Excellence
Lean, transformation & business expertise.
Lean ManufacturingOperational ExcellenceBusiness TransformationProcess OptimizationSix Sigma MethodologyValue Stream MappingRoot Cause AnalysisKaizenPDCA CycleHoshin KanriTotal Quality ManagementPoka-Yoke SystemsGemba LeadershipKPI-Driven Performance ManagementERP & Digital TransformationCustomer Experience ExcellenceProfitability ImprovementSupply Chain & Manufacturing ExcellenceStrategic Planning & ExecutionFinancial Performance & P&L Management
Leadership Philosophy
“Success is built on trust, quality, continuous improvement, and an unwavering commitment to customers. At Rapid Laundromat, we apply the same world-class standards, systems, and discipline used by global brands to ensure every customer receives exceptional service, every single time.”