Sukitha Liyanage Receives Prestigious Gold Award as IT Champion of the Year at 10th Middle East Excellence Awards 2024
Sukitha has distinguished himself as a forerunner in the field with his capacity to successfully lead teams, optimize processes, and oversee intricate IT projects.
Sukitha Liyanage, the IT Manager at NH Collection Dubai The Palm, has been honored with the gold award at the 10th Middle East Excellence Awards 2024.
This recognition, presented by Welbilt, a global leader in commercial foodservice equipment, highlights Sukitha's outstanding contributions to hospitality IT management. The award ceremony took place in Dubai, bringing together industry leaders, professionals, and innovators from across the Middle East to celebrate excellence across multiple sectors.
With over a decade of experience in the hospitality IT industry, Sukitha has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership and expertise in managing IT infrastructure, operations, and team dynamics. His remarkable career includes key roles such as IT Manager at Cinnamon Grand Colombo, Head of Information Technology at Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo, and Manager of Information Technology at Cinnamon Red Colombo. Throughout these positions, Sukitha played a crucial role in enhancing technological systems, optimizing operations, and ensuring seamless IT support for the organizations he worked with.
At the awards ceremony, Sukitha was presented with the prestigious gold award for his tireless efforts to innovate and improve IT functions in the hospitality sector. His ability to manage complex IT projects, streamline operations, and successfully lead teams has set him apart as a trailblazer in the industry. The award acknowledges his outstanding achievements in driving technological transformation, creating efficiencies, and supporting business growth through technology.
Sukitha's experience in team management, overseeing IT support staff, and his strategic approach to implementing IT projects have profoundly impacted the organizations he's served. His work with third-party vendors, managing software upgrades, and troubleshooting IT-related issues has consistently led to smoother operations and higher productivity levels. His leadership in building and maintaining a robust IT infrastructure has earned him a reputation for delivering reliable and effective technology solutions.
In his current role at NH Collection Dubai The Palm, Sukitha is focused on ensuring the hotel's IT systems are secure, efficient, and aligned with the latest technological advancements. His commitment to staying ahead of industry trends has enabled the hotel to provide an exceptional guest experience through cutting-edge IT solutions.
The 10th Middle East Excellence Awards ceremony, attended by some of the industry's most influential figures, celebrated exceptional leaders who have made a lasting impact in their respective fields.
This award also adds to his already impressive career, which includes a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Bedfordshire and a diverse range of skills in IT management, operations, and leadership.
Meela Seenarain
Dubai, United Arab Emirates UAE