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info@sliit.lkCAREER SUMMARY
Dr. Krishantha Wisenthige is an Assistant Professor at SLIIT Business School, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT), where he serves as MBA Coordinator and Research Coordinator. He is an academic and management professional with extensive experience in higher education, entrepreneurship, business consultancy, SME development, international business, and private-sector development.
His teaching and research interests encompass Entrepreneurship and Innovation, International Business, SME Management, Social Entrepreneurship, Social and Sustainable Marketing, Business Strategy, Agribusiness Management, Business Planning, and Research Methods. He has published more than 90 research articles in international journals and conferences, including 26 publications in high-ranked Scopus-indexed journals. His research reflects a strong focus on generating academically rigorous and practically relevant insights for businesses, entrepreneurs, and organisations.
Prior to joining academia, Dr. Wisenthige held senior professional and consultancy positions, including Entrepreneurship Expert at Deloitte, Team Leader and Entrepreneurship Development Expert at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), and Head/Director and Deputy Director at the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sri Lanka (FCCISL). He has also served as Manager – Regional Development at FCCISL and Manager at Sarvodaya Economic Enterprise Development Services. His industry experience spans entrepreneurship development, SME development, strategic planning, business advisory, capacity building, and private-sector development.
He has extensive international exposure through academic, professional, and executive development engagements and has served in international business networks, including the SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Commonwealth Asia Young Entrepreneurs Alliance. He currently serves on the Executive Council of FCCISL. He has received international scholarships and training from the Governments of the United States, China, Japan, and the Netherlands, including the prestigious US International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP) in Small Business Management and a Chinese Government Scholarship for doctoral studies.
His combination of academic expertise, substantial research output, industry and consultancy experience, international exposure, and professional leadership enables him to bring a strong practice-oriented and globally informed perspective to teaching, research, executive education, and business development.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D), School of Management, Wuhan University of Technology. PR China
- Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
- B.Sc (Sp), University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
HONOURS AND AWARDS
- Chinese Government Scholarship for Doctoral Studies, Wuhan University of Technology (WHUT), 2014
- US Government Scholarship, Small Business Management, 2008
- Government of Netherlands Scholarship, Export Marketing and Management, 2007
- Japanese Government Scholarship, Professional Chamber Management and Administration, 2007
- SLIIT Awards (2025): SLIIT Researcher of the Year Award in recognition of the outstanding contribution made in 2024
RESEARCH INTERESTS AND MEMBERSHIP
Research Interests
· Entrepreneurship
· Digital Consumer Behavior
· Agribusiness
· Gig Economy
· Innovation
Memberships
- Member, Institute of Service Management, Sri Lanka
- Member, Executive Council, Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sri Lanka (FCCISL)
RESEARCH CLUSTERS
Food and Agribusiness
"Food and agribusiness encompass a broad range of activities related to the production, processing, distribution, marketing, and consumption of food and agricultural products. These sectors are vital components of the global economy and play a crucial role in ensuring food security, economic development, and sustainability. "
