Mr. Halamba was humbled to be named the International Businessman of the Year at the 40 Under 40th Annual Asian American Chamber Award Gala in Dallas in 2011.
IRVING, TX, October 11, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ — Shan Halamba has been inducted into Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected based on current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Halamba is a distinguished entrepreneur and international sales expert. He has served as the owner and the president of Ceyhinz Link International, Inc./RIOCOCO since 2004, headquartered in Irving, Texas. With over 20 years of distinct experience in his field, Mr. Halamba is proud to have made significant contributions to agriculture and horticulture through innovative uses of coconut based industrial byproduct.
Mr. Halamba initiated his career as a project manager in the information systems and logistics field. His expertise in these areas laid the foundation for his future endeavors in entrepreneurship. In 2004, he was appointed the president and chief executive officer of RIOCOCO, where he pioneered the use of coconut husks as a soilless growing medium. This innovation gained global recognition after 65 countries adopted it for greenhouse plant production. Following the legalization of cannabis in the United States, Mr. Halamba’s industry impact increased as his coconut husk medium became essential for cultivating medical marijuana.
As the owner, he oversees sales and marketing, manages employees, seeks promotional opportunities, and interacts with the social media team. Under his leadership, the company has established long-term supply contracts with numerous medium-to high-tech greenhouses across North America, Japan, New Zealand, Australia, and beyond. Mr. Halamba is proud that these greenhouses use RIOCOCO brand coir, which is organic and sustainable, to cultivate crops like tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, blueberries, and raspberries.
Mr. Halamba’s educational background includes a Bachelor of Business Information from Massey University in New Zealand, which he earned in 2001. He attributes his success thus far to hard work, dedication, and teamwork, considering these principles foundational to his ability to persistently innovate in the agricultural sector. Beyond his professional achievements, Mr. Halamba is actively involved in civic organizations and facilitates fundraising for children’s orphanages in Canada, Sri Lanka and the United States.
Mr. Halamba’s accomplishments have been recognized with numerous awards. He is a three-time recipient of the Gold Stevie Award from Stevie International and has received multiple Gold Awards for Ceyhinz Link International. Inc. Other recognition includes the International Business Gold Stevie Award in Manufacturing in 2019, the Gold Stevie Award for Executive of the Year in 2015, the Texas Governor’s Award from Governor Rick Perry in 2013 and a Minority Business Leaders Award from the Dallas Business Journal in 2013. Additionally, Mr. Halamba was humbled to be named the International Businessman of the Year at the 40 Under 40th Annual Asian American Chamber Award Gala in Dallas in 2011.
To achieve balance, Mr. Halamba spends time with family, watches movies and practices kickboxing. He is dedicated to expanding his business on a global scale with a focus on water conservation practices. Additionally, Mr. Halamba will introduce his products to regions such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman and the United Arab Emirates to facilitate water-efficient plant growth in control environment.
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