Message From the Founder
Denzil Perera
Founder – KI Global Academdy of Marketing
Founder & CEO – Deyo Brand Consultancy
Kotler Impact National Representative for Sri Lanka & Maldives
Past President – Alumni Association – Postgradute Instititue of Management
Brand and Growth Consultant, Lecturer, Writer, Trainer
Welcome to KI Academy LK – a learning space built for ambitious students and busy professionals who want to master marketing at a truly global standard while staying rooted in the realities of our region.
As the Founder of KI Global Academy of Marketing and Deyo Brand Consultancy and the National Representative of Kotler Impact for Sri Lanka and the Maldives, I have spent my career helping businesses grow through strategic branding, restructuring and modern marketing practice. I have also had the privilege of leading the Sri Lanka & Maldives edition of Essentials of Modern Marketing (EOMM) by Professor Philip Kotler, featuring more than 20 local brands as global-level case studies – a milestone that brought Sri Lankan marketing stories onto the world stage.
My academic journey – including an MBA from PIM (Merit) and a B.Sc. (Marketing Special) Hons, along with professional qualifications such as CIM-UK – combines with over two decades of experience in consulting, training, writing and lecturing in marketing. This background shapes how we design every program at Kotler Academy LK: rigorous, industry-relevant, and deeply aligned with the philosophies of Professor Philip Kotler, the Father of Modern Marketing.
For students, this Academy is your bridge from classroom theory to real-world practice. You will be exposed to local and global case studies, contemporary tools, and the new thinking in marketing – from purpose-driven brands and sustainability to digital transformation and data-driven decision-making.
For executive professionals, KI Global Academy of Marketing is designed to fit into your demanding schedules while helping you step up to the next level in your career. Our focus is on strategic thinking, brand leadership and transformative marketing – the capabilities you need to lead teams, shape markets, and build resilient brands in uncertain times.
Above all, my vision is that every learner who passes through this Academy will not only become a better marketer, but also a better steward of society – using marketing as a force for growth, dignity and peace of mind for consumers, organizations and communities.
I invite you to explore our programs and join us on this journey of learning, innovation and impact.
ABOUT US
Kotler Impact InstituteSri Lanka
Kotler Impact is a global strategic marketing community founded by Professor Philip Kotler, the “Father of Modern Marketing.” We believe in marketing as more than a business tool — as a catalyst for sustainable economic development, ethical innovation, and social impact. Through education, training, case‑studies, and thought leadership, Kotler Impact equips professionals, organizations, and nations to lead in a changing, connected marketplace.
Our Sri Lankan Representative
In Sri Lanka & Maldives, the official representative of Kotler Impact is Denzil Perera, Founder & CEO of Deyo Consultancy & Advisory. He serves as National Representative and is responsible for promoting Kotler Impact’s mission locally: collaborating with institutions, elevating local brands, promoting case‐based learning and organizing signature events.
National Advisory Panel
Click here to see our National advisory panel.
OUR PROJECTS
Successes & Current Initiatives
FEATURED
Recognition of Local Brands:
Brands such as INSEE Sanstha Cement, Prime Group, Olu Water, Sampath Bank, Watawala Tea, Rockland Colombo Gin, SANASA Movement, among others, have been featured and recognized.
Current Initiatives:
Expanding Essentials of Modern Marketing into Sinhala and Tamil by Jan 2026; launching Kotler Awards and Kotler Business School.
Case Study Projects & MOUs:
Local brands like INSEE Sanstha Cement and Macktiles have been selected as key cases for Kotler publications.
National Marketing Day:
Since 2022, Sri Lanka observes National Marketing Day on 27 May, coinciding with Prof. Kotler’s birthday.
As a discussion with BnS and Denzil perera at Derana for the upcoming book Essentials of Modern Marketing Sri Lanka Edition
WHERE TO BUY
“Essentials of Modern Marketing” – Sri Lankan Edition
The newly launched Essentials of Modern Marketing (EOMM) – Sri Lankan Edition by Denzil Perera, published by Kotler Impact, is now available for purchase at Sarasavi Bookshop outlets across the country, priced at Rs. 6,000/-
You can obtain your copy from the following Sarasavi branches (subject to stock availability):
Mabola • Nugegoda • Matara • Colombo 07 • Negombo • Dehiwala • Galle • Galle 02 • Panadura • Horana • Pelawatte • Kandy • Piliyandala • KCC (Kandy City Centre) • Kiribathgoda • Ratnapura • Shangri-La • Kottawa • Kurunegala • Wattala
Also available in Makeen and Expographic Books and Sadeepa Borella.
WHAT WE OFFER
Qualifications We Offer
Executive MBA in Marketing
MBA in Marketing
MSc in Marketing
DBA in Marketing
PhD in Marketing
National Advisory Panel
Our National Advisory Panel comprises leaders from business, academia, marketing practice & research who steer our strategy, ensure relevance, and maintain excellence.
Our Activations Team
Yovindu Walpola
Melaka Senaratne
Ranuli Sakya Alahakoon
Kavindu Wannisinghe
Hansali Dias
Gethmi Hiranya
Manuja Nethsara
WHY US?
Why Study With Kotler Impact Institute Sri Lanka?
Global‑standard curriculum infused with Sri Lankan case studies
Association with Prof. Philip Kotler’s frameworks and global network
Opportunities to showcase your brand and interact with leaders
Flexible formats (executive / part‑time) to suit working professionals
