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Dr Nirmal De Silva

Master of Business Administration (International), 2007

“At the end of the day, nothing is permanent in this life. We do not take with us money, profit or anything else of that nature. What we take with us is what we have created for society.”

Derek Gerrard

Bachelor of Business, 2000

“If you think you've got an idea that you want to pursue, and you've got a desire to start a company, you need to give it a go."

Winner of the 2025 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Alumni Award

Adam Savin

Bachelor of Commerce, 2023

“I didn't think I'd get a chance to build a company with the directors there that had a lot of experience, so I jumped at the opportunity."

Shenelle Rodrigo

Bachelor of Business, 2018

“I would like to have been able to change the next generation's idea on Sri Lanka. I would like to leave a sense of pride in Sri Lanka for them.”

Winner of the 2024 International Alumni Award

Natalie Woloszyn

Bachelor of Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations, 2017

“It's really important that when you reach periods of time when you feel quite comfortable, you realise that you need to be uncomfortable to feel challenged and to actually grow.”

Jasmine Head

Bachelor of Business (International Business and Finance), 2018

"It's not about focusing on where you want to be in five or 10 years, but looking at an opportunity and what you can learn from that, taking it on and see what you want to do next."

Lauren Thompson

Bachelor of Business, 2018

"One really important thing that I learned was visualise goals - make a plan for yourself before others make a plan for you.”

Damon Brown

Bachelor of Business, 2004

"Be adaptable to change – it’s important to know that there's always going to be change in your career...change in whatever profession you are in."

“To anyone considering a career change, or with an interest in furthering their education, I strongly encourage you to take the jump. If you have passion for a subject, or burning feeling in your tummy, chase it. You will never regret giving something a try.”

Winner of the 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award

Nalishebo Meebelo

Master of Business Administration, 2003
Doctor of Philosophy, 2009

“I love what I do and get so much satisfaction from seeing my work changing lives, particularly so when I see statistics confirming that poverty and hunger is reducing in Africa."

Winner of the 2021 International Alumni Award

Cindy Slaven

Bachelor of Business, 1990

“What I’d say is to make opportunities for yourself, don’t be afraid to promote your skillset and also don’t be scared to try things that might not be seen as a traditional career move.”

Trevina Abeyesundere

Bachelor of Business, 2006

“Keep learning, above all else. Learning keeps you interested and on the ball – make sure that fire inside you continues to burn by taking on new challenges throughout your career.”

Brodie McDougall

Bachelor of Business, 2001

“Uncertainty is a normal feeling as you come out of university – so use that as an opportunity to make sure you look at all avenues.”

Alumni and Supporters

Business & Law Alumni stories

Dr Nirmal De Silva

Master of Business Administration (International), 2007