Meet the team
JAMES JONES
SENIOR TRAINER
James was the youngest person in the UK to open a CrossFit facility back in 2010. He has experience in coaching people from a variety of backgrounds; from school run mums looking to ‘tone up’ all the way up to Competitive CrossFit athletes and Olympic hopefuls.
CrossFit Level 2, CrossFit Mobility cert, Attitude Nation Weightlifting Level 1 Certified Gymnastic Bodies Athlete, Precision Nutrition Level 1.
DIMITRI SENARATNE
HEAD COACH
Born and bred in Sri Lanka. Years of experience training over hundreds of clients helping them to reach their fitness goals using the correct science of Human body development so they can live a healthy and stress free life style which will lead them to stay at the top of their game from a fitness stand point.
CrossFit Level 1
JOHN RASHEN
CAFE CONSULTANT
John is an award-winning chef having been a pinnacle part of the Hilton Colombo team that won the prestigious award at Bocuse d’Or Asia.
During his time as Head Chef at Café Kumbuk, he was able to develop his skills in creating fresh, healthy, locally inspired dishes. Since then he has been consulting at many resorts and cafes across Sri Lanka sharing his extensive knowledge & delighting many taste buds, including helping to design the menu at The BNKR alongside our in house nutritionist, Vicky.
VICTORIA PESTER
FOUNDER, MD & NUTRITIONIST
Over 9 years experience of running travel and lifestyle companies in the UK & Asia. Came up with the idea for The BNKR in 2017 inspired by her fitness holidays in Thailand. Certified PT, PN Nutritionist Level 1 and CrossFit Level 1 Trainer.
Fitness fanatic to counteract passion for wine and all things food! When not busy expanding the BNKR empire, can be found running around after her 1 year old son or her pack of dogs on the beach!