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The University of Colombo MBA Alumni Association (UoCMBAAA), the well-known professional body of MBA graduates of the University of Colombo will hold a full- day Management Conference on March 9, at Cinnamon Lakeside under the theme “Beyond Traditional Boundaries” featuring prominent personalities from diverse areas of business ranging from international trade to entertainment.
Enterprise and effective management are the Key Success Factors in the rapid growth and development of any organisation, especially in today’s fiercely competitive business world and it is a rewarding experience to listen to and interact with successful entrepreneurs and front-line corporate leaders who have moved ahead of the pack and produced exceptional results, sometimes within a relatively short period. Hence it is a golden learning opportunity for ambitious businessmen, senior corporate executives, budding entrepreneurs as well as young men and women pursuing higher studies with their eyes set on a management career, to attend this special Management Conference.
Dr. Koshy Mathai will grace the occasion as the Keynote Speaker. An Economist by profession Koshy Mathai took up his posting as IMF Resident Representative for Sri Lanka and Maldives in October 2009. Prior to that he worked in a range of countries including the U.S., Turkey, and Zambia. He has been at the IMF for 11 years. He completed his Bachelors degree at Harvard and his Ph.D. at Stanford, both in economics. His Keynote Address will no doubt indicate new avenues for Sri Lankan business and new opportunities that are emerging in the world economic order.
The speakers at the conference are Husein Eusufally, Group CEO and the driving force behind the premier business conglomerate Hemas Holdings Plc, Suren Amarasekera, CEO of the growing mobile- phone company Mobitel Lanka Ltd, Hanif Yusoof, Group CEO of the vibrant and diversified Expolanka Group, Bathiya and Santhush, the leading Pop Stars who have built up an amazing entertainment business, Rosy Senanayake a former ambassador and “Mrs World” who is a multi- faceted and multi-talented personality with several achievements to her credit and Ruwan Edirisinghe, CEO of RN Construction Ltd. and Platinum Award Winner – Entrepreneur of the Year 2008.
They will make presentations at the Conference sharing their valuable experience and insights. The participants will have ample opportunity for interaction with the Speakers and the Q&A Sessions will further facilitate their active participation in the proceedings.
Registration details are in the series of advertisements appearing in the Daily Mirror and other newspapers in the run-up to the Conference.
A separate e-Flyer has been sent to the Members of the Colombo MBA Alumni Association. Online registration could be made through the Website www.colombomba.org The President of UoCMBAAA could also be contacted on 0777 376078 in case of need.
Environmental Resources Investments Plc, the rapidly expanding investment company is the main Strategic Partner of the Event whilst the Daily FT, Daily Mirror, the Sunday Times, the ITN, Prime TV and Gold FM are the main media sponsors. The Softlogic Group is the Gold Financial Sponsor of the Event. Advertising support is by the dynamic & innovative advertising company, Phoenix Ogilvy.
