Strategic Plan Formulation Workshop 2026
The Department of Accounting conducted a Strategic Plan Formulation Workshop on 8 September 2026 at Waters Edge, bringing together 11 industry experts from diverse fields for a collective discussion on the key strategic priorities, directions, and initiatives that will shape the Department’s strategic plan for the next three years. The workshop brought together all academic and non-academic staff members, along with 11 industry experts from diverse fields, who actively contributed their insights and perspectives to the strategic planning process
The session was moderated by Dr. Nuwan Gunarathne, Senior Lecturer, Department of Accounting. The panelists were as follows:
- Mr. Sanjaya Bandara – Partner, B. R. De Silva & Co.
- Ms. Chandima Dilrukshi – Director, Department of Public Enterprises, Ministry of Finance
- Mr. Suranga Indunil – Group Head of Risk & Control, Chief Risk Officer, Brandix Group
- Mr. Bhashaka Gunathilaka – Founder/Director, Ardor Investment Holdings
- Ms. Prashani Illangasekera – Co-Founder and Director, ESG, AlchemX Global Solutions
- Mr. Nuwan Jayawardana – Director – Sri Lanka Head of Buy-Side Research, Acuity Analytics
- Mr. Heshana Kuruppu – Group Finance Director, David Pieris Group
- Mr. Akalanka Moragoda – Head of Group Risk and Control, Hemas Holdings PLC
- Mr. Aruna Pradeep – Deputy Director, Department of Supervision of Non-Bank Financial Institutions, Central Bank of Sri Lanka
- Mr. Dimuthu Suranjana – Assistant General Manager, Audit, National Savings Bank
- Mr. Nilendra Vithanage – Assistant Vice President, SME & Retail Credit, National Development Bank PLC
The Department of Accounting extends its sincere appreciation to the moderator and panelists for their valuable contributions and to all academic and non-academic staff members who actively participated in making the workshop a meaningful and successful experience.
