Professor Dr. Riyas Sulaima Lebbe

Professor Dr. Riyas Sulaima Lebbe is a distinguished academic and professional with extensive experience in leadership and consultancy. As a Consultant at SRM University Sonepat since August 2023 and Director of Asian Operations at the Chartered Institute of Management and Leadership from June 2021, Riyas has contributed significantly to the development of managerial skills across regions. Riyas serves as the Country Director for Sri Lanka at the Eurasian Doctoral Summer Academy, aiding doctoral candidates, and holds the position of Executive Director at the Centre for Peace Studies Sri Lanka, which focuses on conflict resolution and peacebuilding. Previous roles include Advisory Board Member at the Asian-African Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Managing Director at Universal Management Consultancy Services. Riyas's academic credentials include multiple degrees and diplomas from prestigious institutions, culminating in a Doctorate in Diplomacy and International Relations and ongoing postdoctoral studies in Diplomatic Relations and Global Security.