Ruchi Godakanda

Ruchi Godakanda is an accomplished professional in revenue management and optimization with significant experience in the hospitality sector. Currently serving as the Director of Revenue Optimization at Shangri-La Group since August 2023, Ruchi previously held various roles at Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts from November 2016 to August 2023, including Director of Revenue Management and Revenue Manager for Sri Lanka. Earlier experience includes a management trainee position at John Keells Holdings PLC, where Ruchi undertook diverse stints across multiple sectors, as well as a project assistant internship at the British Council. Ruchi's educational background features a Diploma in Professional Marketing from CIM, a London Certificate of Education from the British Council, a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Business Economics and Management from the University of Nottingham Malaysia, and GCE Ordinary Level from Royal College Colombo.