Prof. Bandara Wanninayake was appointed as the New Head of the Department of Marketing Management, University of Kelaniya. The appointment letter was handed over to the Head by the Vice-chancellor, Senior Prof. Nilanthi De Silva, on 22nd of December 2022 at the Vice-Chancellor’s Office. Prof. Bandara Wanninayake is a Professor in Marketing attached to the Department of Marketing Management. He holds a Ph.D. from Tomas Bata University, Czech Republic.  He is known in the industry as a veteran researcher, corporate consultant, and exceptional academic. 

His professional expertise is being utilized in the University as well as in the industry in various capacities, including as Director of the Staff Development Center at the University of Kelaniya, Coordinator of the Quality Assurance Cell of the Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, the Coordinator of the Master of Business Management in Marketing at the University of Kelaniya, a Vice President of the Institute of the Management Sri Lanka (IMSL), and as a research consultant and trainer for several leading companies. 

Prof. Wanninayake is a dedicated, resourceful, and goal-driven personality with a solid commitment to creating an atmosphere that is stimulating and encouraging for everyone in the University’s academia.