Executive Committee

Leading the association with strategic vision, innovation, and a commitment to growth. Our executive committee actively fosters networking and collaboration between alumni across generations, creating meaningful opportunities for synergy and success.

President
Dr. Darshana Jayasinghe

Assistant Vice President-Head of Marketing, TLT Member, NDB Bank

Secretary
Nipuni Karunarathna

Manager – Marketing, AAT Sri Lanka

Deputy President
Oshadee Withanawasam

Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO, TIIKM Group of Companies

Vice President
Amitha Amarasinghe

Co-Founder / CEO – APIDM

Treasurer
Chandra Kodituwakku

Associate Director, Ogilvy Media: Pheonix O&M (Pvt) Ltd

Assistant Secretary
Vimukthi Bandara

Brand Manager – Ceylon Chocolates Limited

Assistant Treasurer
Nuwan Indika

Head of Sourcing – Prym Intimates Group

Member
Aminda Lakmal

Senior Lecturer, Department of Marketing Management, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura

Member
B.T.K. Chathuranga

Lecturer, Department of Marketing Management, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura

Member
Thisaru Menake

Assistant Brand Manager, InsureMe Insurance Brokers Pvt Ltd & Digital Services Global Pvt Ltd

Member
Thilanka Kalpage

Manager – Herbs and Spices, The Ceylon Spice Company Pvt Ltd (Subsidiary of MJF Holdings)

Member
Manuri Jayasinghe

Head of Marketing Communications – Leisure Sector, Haylyes PLC 

Member
Dilhani Jayasekare

Associate Director- Client Leadership, GroupM Media (Pvt) Ltd

Member
Isanka P Gamage

Managing Director & Co-Founder, TIIKM Group of Companies

Member
Demintha Surasinghe

Senior Sales Manager – Middle East & Sri Lanka, hSenid Business Solutions PLC

Advisors

Prof. Dushan Jayawickrama
Dean of the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Prof. Sandamali Galdolage
Head - Department of Marketing Management, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Manojee Dabare
Managing Partner - Consumer Connect Services
Denzil Perera
CEO/ Managing Director – Deyo Brand and Strategic Consultancy

Honor Circle

Senaka Samantha
CEO, Ceylon Chocolates Ltd, Upali Food Beverages (Pvt) Ltd, Upali Consumer Products (Pvt) Ltd, Upali Printers (Pvt) Ltd
Mangala Perera
Managing Director - Sunquick Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
Ajith Pathirawasam
Group Director - Damro Group of Companies
Lalith Sumanasiri
Managing Director of Ogilvy Digital, Ogilvy Media, Redworks, and Geometry Global (Pvt) Ltd
Indika Ratnayake
Director - Exports & Offshore Marketing, Naturub Group of Companies

The Executive Committee of the Marketing Alumni Association plays a pivotal role in steering the association toward its goals. With dedicated individuals at the helm, each drive focuses on a specific area of growth and impact, ensuring the MAA remains vibrant, inclusive, and forward-thinking.

Membership Drive

Focusing on expanding and enriching the MAA network, the Membership Drive encourages alumni to reconnect and actively participate in the association’s activities.

Led by

Mr. Chandra Kodithuwakku

Undergraduate Development

This drive is committed to empowering current students through mentorship, training programs, and other initiatives designed to prepare them for future marketing careers.

Led by

Mr. Amitha Amarasinghe

Projects and Events

From organizing impactful events to executing innovative projects, this drive ensures the MAA remains an active and influential body in the marketing fraternity.

Led by

Mr. Oshadee Withanawasam

Media and Communications

Responsible for maintaining the association’s public presence, this drive focuses on branding, content creation, and effective communication with members and the wider community.

Led by

Dr. Darshana Jayasinghe