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About

A distinguished corporate trainer, consultant, and fashion authority shaping leaders, brands, and industries through structure, strategy, and visionary direction.

A Multidisciplinary Professional

Prassanna Pathmanathan’s early academic journey reflects a strong multidisciplinary foundation spanning IT, business, and marketing. He earned his Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Information Systems with Business Management from University of Westminster through Informatics Institute of Technology, graduating with First Class honours and securing a gold medal for academic excellence.

 

He further strengthened his professional marketing credentials through the Chartered Institute of Marketing, achieving Chartered Marketer status alongside qualifications such as DipM and MCIM. Building on this, he pursued postgraduate studies in the UK, completing both an MBA from University of Wales and a Master of Science degree in Business Psychology from London Metropolitan University, reflecting his progression into advanced business and organisational disciplines.

 

In addition to these core qualifications, he has obtained multiple professional certifications and memberships in marketing, management, and HR, demonstrating a continuous commitment to academic and professional development across diverse fields.

A Journey of Growth and Influence

From academic foundations to industry leadership across corporate and fashion platforms.

Early Career & Academic Journey

Prassanna’s career began with a strong academic foundation and an early interest in leadership, communication, and organizational development.

Corporate Training & Consulting Evolution

Over the years, Prassanna built a reputation as a high-impact corporate trainer, working with organizations across Sri Lanka and internationally. His ability to blend theory with real-world application made his sessions both engaging and transformative. This journey led to the creation of Ultimma Training & Strategic Consulting—an extension of his vision to deliver meaningful, measurable change within organizations.

Entry into Fashion & Pageantry

Parallel to his corporate career, Prassanna developed a strong presence in the fashion industry. His passion for styling, choreography, and personal branding naturally evolved into working with fashion shows, models, and pageant contestants.

Formation of Colombo Fashion Council

The Colombo Fashion Council was founded to create a platform for talent development, industry collaboration, and creative excellence in fashion. Through this initiative, Prassanna continues to mentor, guide, and elevate individuals within the fashion ecosystem.

Key Achievements

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Corporate Achievements

  • Designed and delivered leadership training programs for corporate organizations.
  • Developed structured frameworks for customer excellence and management development.
  • Consulted organizations on branding, communication strategy, and performance systems.
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    Fashion Industry Milestones

  • Directed fashion shows and pageant productions..
  • Trained and mentored contestants for national and international competitions.
  • Provided styling and professional grooming guidance for individuals and brands.
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    Media & Recognition

  • Featured across media platforms for contributions to corporate training and fashion leadership.
  • Recognized as a thought leader within both corporate development and fashion industries.
  • Awards & Industry Recognition

    Creative visionary in Fashion and Pageants
    Award 2025
    Winner InnoServe Awards 2019
    Training Leader of Asia for 2018
    Trainer of the year award for 2017
    Top 100 Global Leaders for Training
    and Development for 2017
    Global Peace Ambassodor Award in 2017
    The Most Outstanding Corporate Trainer in
    South Asia for 2016
    Ten Outstanding Young Persons (TOYP) of
    Sri Lanka for 2016
    The Cannes Lions Young Markter of
    Sri Lanka for 2014
    Young Creative Entrepreneur Of The Year
    for  2012
    As a Council Memeber and Advisor for
    Unilever Beauty Council
    The Cannes Lions Young Markter of
    Sri Lanka for 2014

    Global Influences in Fashion & Pageantry

    First Asian Judge at Mr. Earth Worldwide Pageant (2011)

    International pageant judge, trainer, and fashion show curator across multiple countries

    Guest speaker at India’s most popular fashion institute National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) – Mumbai and Delhi.

    Board of Advisor Sri Lankan Beauty Council by Unilever

    President Colombo Fashion Council

    Impact & Legacy

    Invited to represent the training sector and meet King Charles III (2013)

    Trained over 15,000+ professionals across 175+ organisations 

    Led transformative initiatives like “Make It Happen” empowering youth and professionals