Meet The founder
International cooperate trainer | Executive coach | Motivational speaker | Marketing | HR consultant researcher
15 +
Years Experience
Prassanna Pathmanathan
MBA (UK), M.Sc (UK), B.Sc (Hons) UK, Dip M MCIM (UK), AMABE (UK), Dip.HRM (UK), Chartered Marketer (UK), CPM (ASIA), AMA (USA), MSLIM (SL), MIM (SL), Practicing Marketer (SL)
Prassanna Pathmanathan, a household name in the corporate training industry locally and internationally, is the founder of the leading training company in Sri Lanka “Ultimma” which inspires thousands of individuals around the globe.
Counting over 15 years of experience in training and management consulting, he has served many corporates in Sri Lanka. He specializes in personality, management, sales, leadership, and communication-related training.
Through his training, Prasanna was able to build a very strong clientele in Sri Lanka and he has 95% repeat clients for his training programs. As a trainer with the utmost responsibility to his clients, Prasanna understands the different requirements of each of his clients and delivers customized training programs to suit their needs.
100%
English
97%
Tamil
97%
Sinhala
Academic Qualifications
Gold Medalist
First class and Gold Medalist in B.Sc (Hons) UK - Information Systems with Business Management
Chartered Marketer
UK-based professional qualification
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
From the University of Wales
Master of Science in Business Psychology (M.Sc)
Master of Science in Business Psychology (M.Sc) - Distinction and Gold Medalist
Professional Roles & Career Highlights
International Corporate Trainer & Lecturer
Delivering programs in soft skills, leadership, communication, personal mastery, corporate etiquette, and more.
Founder & CEO / Lead Trainer of Ultimma Training
One of Sri Lanka’s leading corporate training & development firms.
Trainer to 35+ nationalities
And over 10,000 participants across Sri Lanka and abroad
Training Leader
Having delivered workshops and training programs in multiple countries and across industries (e.g., banking, FMCG, IT, insurance, telecom)
Tri-lingual trainer
Delivering training in English, Sinhala, and Tamil.
Awards & Recognitions
Training & Professional Awards
- Training Leader of Asia — Asia’s Training & Development Excellence Awards, at the World HRD Congress in Singapore 2018.
- Most Outstanding Corporate Trainer of South Asia — South Asian Business Excellence Awards in 2016.
- Top 100 Global Leaders in Training & Development by the World HRD Congress in Mumbai, 2017.
- Trainer of the Year 2017 Award at the Sri Lanka Best Employer Brand Awards and Leadership Awards.
Humanitarian & Leadership Awards
- Global Peace Ambassador Award — at the Global Business Leadership Forum (Mumbai, 2018), for contributions toward humanitarian and motivational outreach programs.
- Ten Outstanding Young Persons (TOYP) of Sri Lanka (2016) — JCI Sri Lanka recognition for humanitarian and voluntary service.
Creative & Global Influence Awards
- Creative Visionary in Fashion & Pageantry — Passion Vista Style & Glamour Awards and Global Leadership Forum (2025).
- British Council’s Young Creative Entrepreneur (Fashion & Design) award in 2012.
Other Notable Achievements
- First Asian judge at Mr. Earth Worldwide Pageant (2011) — demonstrating global recognition beyond corporate training.
- Guest Speaker at India’s National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in both Mumbai and Delhi — positioned as a subject-matter speaker.
- Founder & President of the Colombo Fashion Council — merging entrepreneurial vision across sectors (business + fashion).
IMPACT & LEGACY
Prassanna’s work spans corporate training, personal development, humanitarian mentoring, fashion & beauty pageants and leadership development. He has significantly influenced professionals through tailored corporate programs, motivational talks, and international training initiatives — earning both local and global recognition.