Dr. Damian Fernando is an accomplished academic and corporate leader with extensive experience across the tourism, economics, and marketing sectors. With a strong career spanning both academia and industry, he has successfully bridged theoretical knowledge with practical application. His leadership roles in higher education and corporate organizations demonstrate his ability to drive growth, innovation, and academic excellence.He has held senior positions in universities, professional institutes, and multinational organizations, contributing to curriculum development, academic leadership, strategic planning, and corporate management.

His professional expertise is complemented by a deep understanding of international business, tourism management, and marketing, underpinned by a Ph.D. in Tourism.