Sysco LABS, the Global in-house Centre (GIC) for Sysco, a leader in food service; celebrated a decade of Sysco’s presence in Sri Lanka.
To mark the occasion, the company hosted an event at which US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, officials of the American Embassy, Leaders of the American Chamber of Commerce, Sysco’s Global Technology leadership team, Sysco LABS’ leadership team, and representatives of the media were present.
Executive Vice President and Chief Information and Digital Officer at Sysco, Tom Peck said, “With 72,000 colleagues and over 725,000 customer locations worldwide, Sysco operates at a global scale which requires vast technology. As the global market leader, Sysco is driven by innovation and harnessing new technology, and that’s where the team in Sri Lanka gives us a competitive edge.
“By leveraging cutting-edge technology, Sysco aims to continue providing exceptional service to customers while driving sustainable growth and remaining at the forefront of the industry’s evolution,” he said.
Sysco LABS’ journey began in 2013 when Sysco recognised the potential of Sri Lankan talent in revolutionising global foodservice.
Vice President and Chief Information Officer (Americas), Lise Monahan, who leads Sysco’s Global In-House Centres, said, “Sysco LABS Sri Lanka plays a crucial role in both the day-to-day operations of Sysco, but also in being an enabler for the organization’s global expansion.
The teams here have a deep knowledge of our systems and work closely with our other teams across the world to continuously deliver solutions that enable Sysco to cater to its customer needs.
It’s great to see our team being an active member of the Sri Lankan tech and corporate communities, supporting the local IT industry with knowledge sharing and capacity building initiatives,” he said.
The company’s latest expansion includes the launch of a Sysco Cybersecurity Operations Centre.
Managing Director of Sysco LABS, Rasika Karunatilake said, “Our journey from a team of 100 to nearly 1,000 colleagues is a testament to our relentless pursuit of innovation and excellence. Sysco LABS has evolved from a primarily product company to an organisation that delivers a diverse array of technology solutions across 10 domains at an enterprise scale. Through our team’s ingenuity, relentless dedication and expertise, we are transforming the global foodservice industry landscape.”
