Mahen Makalande
ACMA, CGMA (UK), CIM, MBA UWL
(Lectures in Business and Technology (BT/F1) at ACCA Knowledge Level)
Mahen is an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA-UK) and Chartered Global Management Accountants (CGMA). He was awarded the degree of Master of Business Administration (with a Distinction) from the University of West London with his research being published in the Colombo Journal of Advance Research (CJAR.org). Mahen pursued his interest in marketing by successfully completing all courses of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM UK) and has lecturing experience in Marketing under his belt.
Mahen commenced his career in 2016 as a Merchandiser at MAS Holdings and has played multiple roles including Business Analysis, Process Excellence, Business Intelligence, and currently managing Strategic Planning and Finance while working closely with the Chief Growth Officer (CGO).
He is currently the Vicar’s Warden of Christ Church Kotte where he leads the Finance committee and has played the role of ‘Head of Retail Committee’ at S. Thomas’ College Mount Lavinia (2022-2024) during his five-year tenure as an Exco member of the Old Boys’ Association. Mahen follows his passion in cars by sketching and reviewing cars and actively engages in these activities.
