Yohan Mendis
Background
Yohan Mendis is a Senior Lecturer in Business at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David’s Birmingham Campus. In this role, he leads academic delivery and programme development, with a strong focus on enhancing student satisfaction while upholding rigorous academic standards.
With extensive teaching experience, Yohan has served as a Lecturer in Marketing at several academic institutions. His academic contributions are complemented by a robust professional background in marketing, with industry experience spanning retail operations, telecommunications, and training in personal effectiveness and sales.
Yohan brings a unique blend of academic insight and practical expertise to his teaching, preparing students for success in both academic and professional environments.
Specialist Subjects
- Marketing Principles and Strategy
- Digital and e-Business Management
- General Management
- Strategic Management
- Consumer Behaviour
- Marketing Communications
Professional and/or Research Experience
Currently serving as a Senior Lecturer in Business at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David’s Birmingham Campus, Yohan plays a pivotal role in delivering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. His responsibilities include fostering a supportive learning environment, developing teaching and learning initiatives, and contributing to staff development aligned with the university’s strategic goals.
Prior to entering academia, Yohan held key roles in the corporate sector. As a District Manager at Singer Sri Lanka PLC, he led a sales force across multiple branches, managing operations, marketing campaigns, and team development. Earlier, at Mobitel (Pvt) Ltd, he served as a Customer Relations Executive, managing corporate accounts and delivering customer service excellence.
Qualifications
- Yohan holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
- Master of Science degree with a specialisation in e-Business Management.
- He is also a qualified higher education lecturer, having completed the Professional Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher and Professional Education from the Institute of Education (IOE) in 2015
Languages Spoken
Sinhala