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The Management Club (TMC) Colombo will host its next Members Spark forum under the theme- “Why Stay Local, When You Can Go Global? – From Sri Lankan Roots to Global Relevance” on 27 January 2026 at the Ebony Hall, Cinnamon Grand Hotel, Colombo from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
This session will focus on aligning Sri Lankan professionals, entrepreneurs, and business leaders with strategic insights to scale operations beyond domestic markets and compete effectively on a global platform. The keynote address will be delivered by Worldwide Logistics Lanka Ltd., Managing Director Rienzie Cooray who is a veteran in international trade, logistics, and shipping.
He holds a MBA (UK), along with professional qualifications of CLSSBB, FCIM (UK), CMA (Australia), He counts over 34 years of experience in freight forwarding and logistics which includes more than 18 years in overseas business development. His overall exposure brings a depth of practical
expertise gained through direct engagement across 56 international markets.
Rienzie is also a designated National Export Management Coach and Consultant accredited by the International Trade Centre (ITC), the trade development arm of the United Nations, and serves as an Independent Business Consultant specialiSing in the scaling up of export- and import-oriented enterprises. He is also a resource person attached to the Export Development Board (EDB), contributing to national Export Scale-Up Programs aimed at strengthening Sri Lanka’s export competitiveness. The session is expected to deliver pragmatic perspectives on market entry strategies, global value chains, and operational readiness required for international expansion, drawing from real-world case experiences.
Participation fee is Rs. 2,500, inclusive of refreshments. The event is supported by a cross-section of corporate partners from the hospitality, banking, insurance, communication, and professional services sectors.
Registrations and further information are available via [email protected] or
+94 77 370 8752.