IMEX’26 Inspires Future Industrial Management Leaders Through Knowledge Sharing and Industry Insights
The Industrial Management Circle of NSBM Green University successfully hosted IMEX’26 at the NSBM Auditorium, bringing together students, academics, and industry professionals for an engaging platform focused on knowledge sharing, collaboration, and professional development.
The event featured an insightful keynote address by Mr. Suneth Kotuthenne, National Operations Head at Asian Paints Causeway, who shared valuable perspectives on business strategy, manufacturing excellence, supply chain management, and people development. His insights provided students with a deeper understanding of the evolving industrial landscape and the importance of operational excellence.
A key highlight of IMEX’26 was the Operations Excellence Knowledge Forum, which featured an engaging panel discussion with distinguished industry and academic experts:
- Prof. Ranil Sugathadasa – University of Moratuwa, Chartered Engineer & Leadership Coach
- Capt. Daminda Rambukwella – Director General, Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka
- Mr. Kashun Abeywardane – General Manager, Logicare Pvt Ltd
- Mr. Udana Samarawickrema – Programme Manager, MAS Holdings
The event was honoured by the presence of Dr. Thilini De Silva, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic); Ms. Anne Pathiranage, Dean of the Faculty of Business; Mr. Shaja Musthaffa, Head of the Department; and Prof. Sudath Amarasekara, Senior Faculty Member, along with academic staff members of the Department of Industrial Management.
Special appreciation was extended to the Masters in Charge – Mr. Kulandaivel Sachin and Mistress in Charge – Ms. Hansika Devendra for their guidance and support, as well as the dedicated members of the Industrial Management Circle and volunteers whose commitment and efforts contributed to the successful execution of the event.
IMEX’26 concluded on an inspiring note, encouraging students to embrace innovation, leadership, and excellence while preparing themselves to become future professionals capable of driving transformation in the field of industrial management.