A Graduate in Arts Subjects: Economics, Translation methods (English/ Sinhala) & French from the university of Kelaniya. Possess an MBA from the University of Colombo and the NDPM (National Diploma in Personnel Management) from CIPM – Sri Lanka. Completed Lead Auditor Course for ISO 9000 (quality management system) series and ISO 14000 (Environmental Management System) conducted by SGS–UK. Passed SA 8000 Basic Auditor Course conducted by RINA, India.
Possess over 35 years of experience in HRM/General Administration, of which a few years in Logistics in the private sector (including a few blue chips and multinationals). A lecturer for graduate and post graduate degrees (including MBA) in a few universities and a few professional institutions (including CIPM) for the last 30 years. Have supervised research (Dissertations/Thesis). Conduct public seminars and workshops. Specialty in HRM & OB. Have conducted numerous training programmes mainly in HR and OB and OBT/EBT. Have presented papers at local & overseas symposiums, workshops, and seminars.
A fellow of CIPM and a member of SLITAD (Sri Lanka Institute of Training & Development). A life member of OPA (Organization of Professional Associations).
Held the positions of Council Member for several years and a few years as Assistant Secretary of CIPM.
Currently working as a Freelance Consultant in Human Resources Management and IR matters on my own and in collaboration with SLIDA and CIPM. And a lecturer at CIPM – Sri Lanka.
Married with three grownup well-educated & employed sons. Spouse a housewife.
My passion is to disseminate my knowledge and experience to develop future leaders for the business world and the country at large.