The webinar was co-hosted by the Sri Lanka and Australia Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Department of Commerce, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna on 7th February, 2024. Â The featured experts served as keynote speakers during the webinar. Below is a concise summary highlighting their areas of expertise:
- Raj Deepan
Raj Deepen, Tax Partner of Grant Thornton in Sydney, Australia. Raj is a chartered accountant and a tax expert who has over 20 years of experience in providing tax advisory and compliance services to clients across various sectors and regions. He is also a mentor and a trainer for young professionals and students in the field of taxation.
- Dammika Ganegama
Co-Founder of Mitra Innovation, Vice President of SLACC, Board Member, Entrepreneur and technology consultant with over 20 years’ tech industry experience. Globally, he specializes in program management, business strategy, operations, and joint ventures, emphasizing consumer and enterprise product design. His strengths include supporting SMEs, crafting large-scale enterprise solutions, and offering targeted consulting across diverse sectors.
- Udara Cumaratunge
Udara is the Senior Manager, Commercial & Marketing at South Asia Gateway Terminal (SAGT) managing areas of Commercial, Marketing and Sustainability. She began her career as a Management Trainee at John Keells Holdings, later becoming Assistant Manager and managing a 360-marketing strategy for Cinnamon Life. She holds a bachelor’s degree in international business from the University of Sheffield and an MBA from The University of West London.
- Paris Hall
Associate of LGT Crestone in Brisbane, Australia. Paris is a finance and investment professional with experience in the wealth management and private banking industry. Paris is passionate in supporting her investment advisory team, building rapport with the team’s valued client base and managing oversight of the daily administrative tasks. She completed Bachelor of Business, majoring in Finance (Hons) at Queensland University of Technology.
Their diverse backgrounds in tax, technology, marketing, and finance suggest that the webinar covered a broad range of topics, providing participants with valuable insights from various sectors.
The webinar’s main objective appears to be providing valuable insights, guidance, and practical tips to students, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their career paths. The expertise of the resource persons in their respective fields is highlighted, suggesting that they shared industry trends, essential skills, and opportunities during the event. Overall, the webinar aimed to contribute significantly to the professional development of the attendees.
