TMC Colombo presents: “Setting up an operation in motion”

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TMC Colombo will host an exclusive event under its distinguished “Members Speak” series, featuring Ranee Ratnayeke – LCo. UK (D.Op), MBA Wanborough UK, an accomplished professional and entrepreneur.

Ranee Ratnayeke is the Chairman and CEO of A & A International Opticians, Galle Road, Colpetty (est. 1994). Going forward she started the first fully computerised CR39 (Plastic) spectacles lens manufacturing plant in Sri Lanka

She is also the Past President of The Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce,

Optometric Association of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Women’s Conference, and of The BENELUX Business Council affiliated to the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce.

She is also a Member of the Sri Lanka Institute of Directors, Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing, and Soroptimist International, and has served as the Governor of the National Arbitration Center of Sri Lanka. Ratnayeke is a Founder Member of TMC and was recognised as the Woman Entrepreneur of Sri Lanka in 2000.

She will be talking on “Setting up an operation in motion”:

“More than two-thirds of new businesses fail to deliver a positive return to investors within the expected timeframe. This raises an important and an often a troubling question: why do so many promising ventures, filled with energy, creativity, and seemingly brilliant ideas, fall short of expectations?

The reality is that a business idea, no matter how exciting or original, must survive the harsh tests of the market. Competition is fierce, customer behaviour is unpredictable, and operational challenges are often underestimated. Many founders focus heavily on the vision while overlooking practical issues such as financial discipline, team capability, or scalability. Others misjudge the timing of their product or service, entering too early or too late.

The gap between inspiration and execution can be wide. What begins as a “beautiful idea” may crumble under the pressure of limited resources, insufficient planning, or an inability to adapt to shifting realities. For investors, this often translates into delayed returns or, in many cases, complete losses.

The disappointment is not in the lack of imagination or innovation—but in the fragile bridge between concept and sustainable delivery.”

This session promises an enriching evening of learning, inspiration, and professional networking.

Event details:

Date: Thursday, 16 October 2025

Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Venue: City Club Meet Room (CCMR), Cinnamon Grand Hotel, Colombo

Fee: Rs. 2,500- per person (inclusive of snacks)

Registrations:

Contact Ashley/Joseph at [email protected] or Saliya +94 77 370 8752.

Partners and Supporters:

Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, Pegasus Reef, Mount Lavinia Hotel, Hotel J, Ramada Colombo, SLT-Mobitel, Sri Lanka Insurance, Daily FT, HNB, CA Sri Lanka, ACCA, KPMG, Sumathi Sign-Tech, and KFC.