Dr. Varuna Wickramasinghe is an accomplished academic leader, education strategist, and business professional with more than 25 years of extensive experience in the education and management sectors. Renowned for his expertise in academic administration, marketing, institutional development, and strategic leadership, he has played a significant role in advancing educational excellence and organizational growth throughout his professional career.
An alumnus of Richmond College, Dr. Wickramasinghe successfully completed his Advanced Diploma in Software Engineering at DNIIT. He later obtained his Master of Business Administration (MBA) with specialization in Marketing from Sikkim Manipal University. Further strengthening his academic and professional credentials, he earned his Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) from IBES/VERN University.
Dr. Wickramasinghe has maintained active engagement with internationally recognized professional bodies since 2001. He is a member of the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing and the Institute of Credit Management. In addition, he successfully completed the professional program conducted by the Australian Computer Society. His professional memberships include:
Beginning his professional journey in 1999, Dr. Wickramasinghe has built a distinguished career characterized by visionary leadership, strategic planning, and operational excellence. His extensive experience spans academic management, marketing strategy, institutional administration, student engagement, and organizational development. His ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and implement sustainable growth strategies has contributed significantly to the success and expansion of educational institutions under his leadership.
Throughout his career, he has received recognition for his professional and academic contributions and has been awarded several scholarship opportunities. A notable achievement includes his selection for the prestigious “Erasmus Mundus” Mobility Scholarship Programme conducted by Cardiff Metropolitan University in 2013, reflecting his commitment to international academic collaboration and professional development.
Beyond academia and institutional leadership, Dr. Wickramasinghe is also recognized as a Consultant and Currency Strategist with active involvement in the United States currency market. His expertise in financial strategy, combined with his strong academic and management background, demonstrates his versatile professional capabilities and analytical approach to complex global environments.
With a career dedicated to education, leadership, and strategic innovation, Dr. Varuna Wickramasinghe continues to contribute meaningfully to academic advancement, professional development, and organizational transformation both locally and internationally.