Dr. Athula Balasuriya

Dr. Athula Balasuriya (PhD) has a diverse work experience spanning over more than two decades. Dr. Athula is currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer at SQ Group since December 2019. Prior to this role, they worked as the General Manager at the same company from December 2018 to December 2019.

Before joining SQ Group, Dr. Balasuriya held various positions at MAS Holdings, starting in 2007. Dr. Athula served as the Head of Knitting and Warping Operations, Manager - Factory Integration and Quality Assurance, Manager - Knitting and Product Development, and Head Of Product Development during different tenures. Dr. Athula'sexact start and end dates for these roles are not provided.

Dr. Athula'searliest documented work experience is with Industrial Clothing (PVT) Ltd - MIDAS Group, where they worked as a Production In-charge from an unspecified date in 1997 until March 2006.

Dr. Athula Balasuriya (PhD) has a diverse education history. In 1997, they received a diploma in Textile Technology from the Textile Training and Services Center. In 2005, they obtained a Diploma in Textile Coloration and Finishing from the Sri Lanka Institute of Textile and Apparel. Dr. Balasuriya then pursued further studies and earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree from Cardiff Metropolitan University in 2014. Dr. Athula continued their studies at Cardiff Metropolitan University and completed an MSC in Strategic Marketing in 2016. In 2017, they enrolled in a PHD programme in Consumer Patronising Behaviour at Aldersgate College, which they completed in 2020. Dr. Balasuriya also specialized in various training programs such as warp knitting, flat bed knitting, and large diameter single jersey and double jersey training. Currently, they are pursuing a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Apparel and Textiles from ADUST, Bangladesh, which is expected to be completed in 2022.