Our Faculty

A Powerful Blend of Industry Experience and Academic Excellence

At the Institute of Manufacturing Management (IMM), we take pride in a faculty team that bridges the gap between theory and practice. Our programs are led by a distinguished group of senior manufacturing professionals, certified consultants, and respected university academics who bring decades of practical experience and thought leadership to the classroom.

Together, they ensure that every course is relevant, practical, and aligned with global best practices in manufacturing excellence.

What Sets Our Faculty Apart: Industry-Proven Experts: Many of our trainers have led large-scale Lean, TPM, Six Sigma, and operational excellence initiatives in leading manufacturing companies across Sri Lanka and the region.

Academic Rigor: Our academic faculty members come from leading universities and bring deep expertise in industrial engineering, manufacturing systems, quality management, and business strategy.
Hands-On Mentors: More than just instructors, our faculty serve as mentors and transformation partners guiding participants through real-time projects, problem-solving scenarios, and leadership development.
Global & Local Exposure: IMM's faculty members have not only served in Sri Lanka but have also gained exposure to international manufacturing practices through consulting, study missions, and collaborations.

Thilak Pushpakumara

Thilak Pushpakumara

CEO

Institute of Lean Management

Manoharan Nadarajah

Manoharan Nadarajah

Supply Chain Director

Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka Ltd

Priyankara Marambage

Priyankara Marambage

Director / Chief Executive Officer

Hayleys Agriculture Holdings Limited

Janaka Liyanage

Janaka Liyanage

Associate Director- Manufacturing

Ansell Lanka

Dr. Athula Hewapathirana

Dr. Athula Hewapathirana

Chief HR Officer

Lanka Wall tiles Group

Mr. Suneth Kotuthenna

Mr. Suneth Kotuthenna

Supply Chain Director

Hemas Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd & Hemas Surgicals & Diagnostics (Pvt) Ltd

Dr. Prasanna Illankoon

Dr. Prasanna Illankoon

Director of Business Research Unit, Senior Lecturer

Department of Management of Technology University of Moratuwa

Jayantha Karunarathna

Jayantha Karunarathna

General Manager, Engineering

Brandix Lanka Ltd

Dr. Pramila Gamage

Dr. Pramila Gamage

Faculty of Engineering

University of Peradeniya

Amitha Kumara

Amitha Kumara

Corporate Trainer

AGM Cluster Human Resources at DSI Tyres

JR Gamage

JR Gamage

Senior Lecturer at University of Moratuwa Sri Lanka

Devinda Herath

Devinda Herath

Risk Management & EHS Advocate | Fostering a Culture of Safety and Sustainability

Ansell Lanka

Nalaka Kuruwitaarachchige

Nalaka Kuruwitaarachchige

Managing Director

SNT Synergy (Pvt) Limited

Chandana Dariju

Chandana Dariju

Director engineering and sustainability

Hela Apparel Holdings

Dhammike Mendis

Dhammike Mendis

CEO of Ceynocta | President & Board Director at PMI Sri Lanka Chapter

Ceynocta (Pvt) Ltd

Ramesh Rao

Ramesh Rao

Consultant Six Sigma

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