Dr. Sarath Kumarasiri is a distinguished management and finance professional, accomplished educationalist, and highly respected academic leader recognized for his commitment to excellence, innovation, and impactful results.
His corporate career spans senior leadership roles across leading organizations, including a global brand ranked among the world's top 40 companies. He was selected by a United States-based consultancy group as one of four specialists entrusted with implementing the Operations and Maintenance System for a landmark city development project covering 880 square kilometres with state-of-the-art infrastructure.
Following his tenure in the Middle East, Dr. Kumarasiri served large and medium-scale organizations across Asia and Sri Lanka in key leadership positions including Banker, Accountant, Senior Accountant, Chief Accountant, Consultant in Accounting and Financial Management, Head of Marketing, General Manager, and Chief Operating Officer. His corporate leadership experience extends over two decades.
Transitioning into academia and professional development, he has held senior management positions in universities and professional institutions. He has played a significant role in the design, development, and delivery of numerous national and international academic and professional programs.
Throughout his academic career, Dr. Kumarasiri has educated and mentored more than 50,000 participants, supervised over 100 research projects, and evaluated more than 3,000 postgraduate-level studies. He has served as MBA Coordinator, Examiner, Paper Setter, Course Leader, Senior Lecturer, and Head of Degree Development Committees for undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
His expertise in industry training is equally remarkable, having conducted more than 300 professional development programs for leading business organizations across Sri Lanka. He also served for over seven years as a member of the Board of Directors of a prominent professional institute established through an Act of Parliament in Sri Lanka.
Dr. Kumarasiri is widely respected for his contributions to management education, financial leadership, academic quality assurance, research supervision, and professional development. His dedication to knowledge sharing and institutional excellence continues to influence both academia and industry.
Fellow Member – Chartered Management Institute (FCMI, UK)
Fellow Member – Association of Business Executives (FABE, UK)
Fellow Member – Sri Lanka Institute of Credit Management (FICM, Sri Lanka)
Member – Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (MSLIM)
