Krishan Senaratna

Krishan Senaratna is an experienced executive, currently serving as Chief Operating Officer at ACBT-NAVITAS since May 2016, overseeing Sri Lanka's pioneering higher education institution, which collaborates with Edith Cowan University and Middlesex University. As the Founder and Director of Wild Trails since November 2010, Krishan has developed luxury safari locations in Udawalawe and won the Venture Engine 2012 competition. Previous roles include Chief Executive Officer at The Rainforest Ecolodge, where sustainable hotel construction was completed, and Chief Executive Officer at Panorama Executive Residencies, which involved developing a serviced apartment complex. Additional experience includes Senior Project Manager at the University of Colombo School of Computing, and various roles in food and beverage management across notable hotels and centers. Krishan holds multiple degrees including an MSc in Environmental Management and an MBA in General Management from the University of Colombo, along with several hospitality and marketing diplomas.