Gabriel Gunesekere

Opportunities for building my Aviation & Hospitality Education over the years - Was selected to do an Aviation Management MBA with the University of Krems, Austria in 2013 (Onsite) and a few years later was shortlisted for another couple of MBA's with Glion Hotel School of Switzerland (Online) Article on the Financial Times (FT Sri Lanka) with the previous company.... The Clarks Hotels & Resorts appoints Gabriel David Gunesekere as Head Development – Sri Lanka, Maldives and International | Daily FT https://share.google/ok7QrnGCE7Nnb4rW1 Accomplished Hotel Business Development Director with extensive experience in sales, marketing, and revenue management across diverse regions including Sri Lanka, India, Maldives, Myanmar, Bahrain, UAE, Qatar, and Oman. Being of mixed nationality (Sri Lankan/Austrian) and a Linguistic background (Polyglot) with a General Aviation background which includes a Flying License. Proven track record of leading high-performing teams to achieve significant revenue growth and operational excellence. Expertise in strategic leadership, cross-cultural communication, and transformational improvement with extensive industry experience to further enhance organizational growth and market presence. Combining strategic thinking with relationship-building skills, I excel in identifying opportunities and driving growth. Business development professional with focus on driving revenue growth through strategic partnerships and market expansion. Adept at identifying new business opportunities, negotiating contracts, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals. Strong communicator with knack for building and maintaining client relationships.