Udesh Kurukulasuriya is a seasoned hospitality professional with over 12 years of experience in management, food and beverage operations, and staff training. He currently serves as a Hospitality Trainer and Administrative Manager at Talent Employment Inc. in Toronto, Ontario, where he develops future industry leaders while overseeing administrative functions. Previously, he was the Manager of Learning and Development at Hayleys Leisure in Colombo, Sri Lanka, leading training initiatives across 13 properties in the Maldives and Sri Lanka.
Udesh has also held significant roles in academia as an Assistant Lecturer at CINEC Campus in Malabe, Sri Lanka, where he effectively mentored aspiring hospitality professionals. His earlier career included various operational and managerial positions, such as Restaurant and Bar Manager at Ramada by Wyndham Colombo, and he was part of the pre-opening team at Shangri-La Colombo.
He is a Certified Level 2 Trainer with the Singapore Training and Development Association (SCT 2) and holds an MBA from the University of West London, along with several other qualifications, including an Advanced Diploma in Teaching, Training, and Assessing Learning from The City & Guilds of London Institute. Udesh's commitment to continuous professional development and his numerous certifications reflect his dedication to enhancing service standards and nurturing talent in the hospitality industry.
