The Alumni Association of PIM hosted an event to welcome the new Director PIM and Patron PIMA, on the 27th of June 2021 at PIM auditorium, streaming live on PIMA FB page with the participation of PIMA members from across the globe.
Dr. Gamage, in his address, at the welcome event patronized by PIMA members of his appointment shared some of his key plans for PIM, including the achievement of the undisputed status as a nation-leading postgraduate school of business management in the global arena. “This has to be done via the grooming of high-quality graduates from our institute, by instilling in them the knowledge, skills and attitudes which will help them, in turn, develop the country.” He also stressed on the importance of ensuring that PIM is accredited by both local and global accreditation institutes to earn true global recognition.
With his new appointment, Dr. Gamage was also assigned as the new patron of the Postgraduate Institute of Management Alumni Association (PIMA), which he averred during his speech will be “a key partner in PIM’s journey of realizing its vision of becoming a thought leader in business management.”
He noted: “It is essential for PIM to enable students and learning partners to constantly engage in professional career development – PIMA will be a significant partner in this endeavor. PIMA is our strength – having qualified leaders of the business field is a pillar on which we can build upon.”
Mr. Denzil Perera, President PIMA, congratulated Dr. Kelum Gamage on his appointment on behalf of all PIMA members, assuring him of PIMA’s fullest corporation on the journey ahead.