Sampath Bandaranayake

Sampath Bandaranayake is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the fields of animation, product development, and production management. Currently serving as Director of VFX and Animation at Faith and Hope Private Limited since September 2016, Sampath also founded Time Animation Studio in January 2014 to provide innovative digital media solutions for various sectors. Additionally, Sampath is a Product and Product Development Manager at Bairaha Farms PLC and has held the position of Production Executive at Lion Brewery Ceylon PLC since February 2008, focusing on production planning, project management, and team leadership. Early career experience includes a trainee role at John Keells Holdings, contributing to a quality assessment project. Sampath holds an MBA from the University of Metropolitan UK and a BSc in Food Science and Technology from Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.