Nipuni Payagala

I spearheaded leadership & strategic planning with Directors whilst building strong ties with members, Diplomatic Missions, Government & EU Businesses. I was responsible for management of staff, finances, audits, legal compliance. I oversaw projects, events, marketing & digital media campaigns.

I spearheaded overall analysis, planning, execution of airline corporate partner portfolio. I was responsible for negotiation of pricing strategies with partner airlines and evaluation of airline corporate partnerships. I worked with the Top Management in establishing partnership strategies and represented airline at bilateral air services negotiations and aviation forums.

I managed the airline corporate partnerships, negotiation of contracts, pricing strategies with partner airlines and conducted audits to ensure revenue maximization. I analyzed market trends and revenue opportunities for the airline.

I led overall market analysis & project coordination for ‘SriLankan Aviation College’ establishment and coordinated website design & marketing of IATA cabin crew program. I supported in recruitment of students for training programs, preparation of training syllabus, designing of training presentations and arrangement of student orientation programs.