Brandix signs MoU with Colombo University

The Brandix Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)with the University of Colombo.

The Agreement enables Brandix to support undergraduates of the Faculty of Management and Finance, focusing on the Department of Human Resources Management to develop skills and knowledge that will benefit the apparel industry and facilitate career advancement.

Colombo University Vice Chancellor Prof. Kshanika Hirimburegama (3rd right) and Brandix Group Chief People Officer Ishan Dantanarayana exchange the agreement in the presence of (from left) Dean, Faculty of Management and Finance Prof. H D Karunaratne, , Head of Group HR Operations at Brandix, Ashanthi Fernando, Acting Registrar T L R Silva and Head, Department of Human Resources Management Dr. Pavithra Kailasapathy.

Vice Chancellor of the Colombo University, Professor Kshanika Hirimburegama described the partnership as a "win-win-win" for the institution, the students and the country. "We would like to promote public-private partnerships of this nature as part of the globalisation of the University of Colombo," she said, pointing out that the university was ranked eighth in South Asia.

Chief People's Officer of Brandix Group, Ishan Dantanarayana said Brandix had grown into a global company with its expansion into India and Bangladesh and its offices in Europe and the USA. "Anyone joining Brandix gets a global perspective," he said.

"We are pleased to see the level of globalisation that the University of Colombo is thinking of and look forward to providing opportunities for undergraduate internships and sponsorships."

He said one of the first programs to benefit undergraduates would be a Competency Development Program to be launched by Brandix shortly. Under the MoU between the two organisations, the University of Colombo will provide opportunities for Brandix to interview undergraduates and provide training to selected candidates; for managers from the Brandix Group to conduct guest lectures at the Faculty on topics of relevance and for undergraduates and lecturers to participate in training programs conducted by Brandix.

Brandix will also explore the possibility of working with the Faculty of Management and Finance on various social activities organised by its student associations and on providing financial support for activities conducted by the Faculty to improve skills and attitudes of undergraduates.