The Management Club Colombo (TMC Colombo) hosted its CEO-Forum 2026 on 14 October 2026 at Mahogany Hall, Cinnamon Grand Colombo, bringing together more than 100 business leaders, professionals and participants for an evening dedicated to leadership, business excellence and professional development. The theme for the evening was ‘Beyond the Brand: The Secrets Behind Business Success,’ the forum explored what truly drives sustainable business success beyond brand recognition, highlighting the importance of leadership, organisational culture, strategic decision-making and the ability to create lasting value in an evolving business environment.
The event featured insightful presentations by Ceyline Holdings Deputy Chairman Nathasha Egodage, who spoke on ‘Small Nudges, Big Futures,’ and Barista Coffee CEO/Director Lanka Dilupa Pathirana, who presented ‘Beyond the Brand.’ Their presentations offered participants valuable perspectives on sustainable business growth, leadership and the broader factors that contribute to organisational success.
A key highlight of the evening was the panel discussion moderated by Pelwatte Coconut Industries CEO and TMC Colombo Treasurer Priyantha Hapuarachchi, which explored the realities of building and sustaining successful businesses. The discussion covered five key themes: ‘Beyond the Brand: What Truly Drives Sustainable Business Success?’, ‘Balancing Growth, Profitability and Customer Expectations,’ ‘Leadership, Culture and the Next Generation of Talent,’ ‘Navigating Disruption and Making Difficult Decisions,’ and ‘The CEO’s Personal Formula for Success.’
These themes provided a platform for examining the challenges faced by business leaders, from maintaining profitability while meeting evolving customer expectations to, developing future leaders, fostering a strong organisational culture and making critical decisions amid uncertainty. The discussion also offered an opportunity to reflect on the personal principles and leadership approaches that shape long-term business success.
The panel discussion was followed by an interactive question-and-answer session, allowing participants to engage directly with the speakers, share perspectives and gain further insights into the practical realities of leading organisations in a competitive and changing business landscape.
The forum commenced with a welcome address by TMC Colombo Chairperson Duneeshya Bogoda, who highlighted the importance of learning from experienced industry leaders and creating meaningful opportunities for professional engagement. She also encouraged participants to remain connected with TMC Colombo and engage with its programs for the 2026/2027 year.
The proceedings were compered by TMC Colombo Vice Chairman Samitha Senevirathne, who guided the program throughout the evening. The event concluded with a Vote of Thanks delivered by CEO Forum Project Chairman Sajitha De Mel, who expressed his appreciation to the speakers, the leadership of TMC Colombo, the organising team, event partners and all participants whose contributions helped make the forum a success. The project was jointly led by Sajitha De Mel and Janek Jayasekera.
The event was supported by IDL through its beverage partnership, contributing to the evening’s hospitality and networking experience.
Marking the first event following TMC Colombo’s Annual General Meeting for the 2026/2027 year, the CEO Forum set a positive tone for the club’s upcoming programs for professional development and leadership initiatives.