TMC Colombo to host inaugural CEO Forum 2026/2027 – “Beyond the Brand: The Secrets Behind Business Success”

The Management Club (TMC) Colombo is set to host its inaugural event for the year 2026/2027, the CEO Forum, on 14 October at 6:30 p.m. onwards at the Mahogany Hall, Cinnamon Grand Hotel, Colombo under the theme “Beyond the Brand: The Secrets Behind Business Success.” This will be the first major event of the 2026/2027 term led by TMC Colombo Chairperson Duneeshya Bogoda, and is designed to bring together professionals, entrepreneurs, and business leaders for an evening of knowledge, experience sharing, and meaningful networking.

TMC is a professional association that provides a platform for professionals from diverse fields to connect, build relationships and share knowledge and expertise. Moving in line with this vision, TMC Colombo is introducing the CEO Forum as a dedicated platform where professionals can gain valuable insights directly from experienced and respected business leaders from diverse fields.

The forum in particular will explore what lies beyond a successful brand — the leadership decisions, challenges, strategies, human interventions, innovation and resilience that contribute in building and sustaining successful organisations. Rather than focusing only on the visible success of well-known brands, the discussion will provide participants with an opportunity to understand the journeys, experiences and lessons behind that success.

The forum will also provide practical perspectives on leadership, entrepreneurship, business strategy, innovation, brand building, decision-making, managing challenges, organisational growth and the personal experiences that shape successful business leaders.

The event is being led by Project Chairman Sajitha De Mel, together with the TMC Colombo Executive committee team. The team is focussed in creating an engaging and valuable experience for the professional community and establishing the CEO Forum as a platform for meaningful business conversations and exchange of professional knowledge.

The evening will bring together a distinguished panel of business leaders from diverse sectors of the Sri Lankan business community. The panel will feature Ceyline Group Executive Deputy Chairperson / Chief Purpose Officer Nathasha Egodage, Barista Sri Lanka CEO/Director Dilupa Pathirana and Lanka Ashok Leyland PLC CEO Umesh Gautam. Bringing together perspectives from different industries, the panellists will share their experiences, insights and perspectives on the journeys behind their respective organisations and brands, offering participants an opportunity to understand the realities, strategies and leadership principles that contribute to sustainable success.

Following the insights shared by the panellists, participants will have the opportunity to engage in an interactive panel discussion/Q&A session, allowing them to raise concerns and gain direct perspectives from these experienced business leaders. This interactive component is expected to make the forum particularly valuable for professionals and entrepreneurs who are looking to learn from real-world business experiences and apply those lessons to their own professional and entrepreneurial journeys.

The CEO Forum is targeted at a diverse professional audience, including CEOs, senior executives, executives, entrepreneurs and aspiring business leaders. It will provide a platform for participants from different industries and professional backgrounds to gain fresh perspectives on leadership and business success while connecting with like-minded professionals.

Registration starts at 6 p.m. The investment for this event is Rs. 4,500 for TMC members and Rs. 5,000 for non-TMC members. Non-members will also have the opportunity to purchase tickets through Tickets.lk. Professionals interested in attending the event or obtaining further information may contact Ashley on +94 71 586 0000 or email [email protected].