15th of November 2023 heralded a new beginning at the Department of Marketing Management, University of Kelaniya with Dr Sugeeth Patabendige taking over as the new head of the department.
Dr Patabendige counts close to two decades in academia both as an educator and as an administrator. He is well-regarded for his innovative and inspirational teaching. Having been recognised globally by winning several accolades such as the CIMA Tutor of the Year 2009 and CIMA Star 2014 awards. As an administrator, he functioned as the founding director of the Center for International Relations at the University of Kelaniya, Coordinator of the World Bank Quality and Innovation Grant and the ERP/SAP Learning Hub at the Department of Marketing Management of the University of Kelaniya.