Communicator · Presenter · Emcee

Communication
Across Different
Pathways

I am Mayantha Warnakulasooriya, a communicator, presenter, and professional emcee who helps people, brands, and events connect with audiences through clear, engaging, and impactful communication.

My work is built around one belief: communication is not limited to one format, one platform, or one audience. Through public speaking, event hosting, presenting, debate, public relations, and audience engagement, I create communication experiences that are memorable, adaptive, and meaningful.

Mayantha Warnakulasooriya in a dark suit and red tie, photographed against a black studio backdrop

Trusted by brands, institutions and organizations including

  • Abans
  • Unilever
  • IPSSDL
  • General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University
  • Propath Institute
  • SLVLOG
  • SLEGA College
  • In Talent Asia
  • Master Academy
  • Alpha Immigration & Education
  • KMN IT
5+Years of public
speaking experience
30+Brands & institutions
partnered with
50+Events successfully
completed
20+Legal education, communication workshops &
awareness sessions for school students
9Specialized communication
pathways offered
Award‑WinningCommunicator — debating,
public speaking & presenting
Mayantha Warnakulasooriya seated in front of a library of law books

Communicator · Presenter · Emcee

About Me

I am a communicator who works across different pathways to connect, influence, and inspire.

My work spans public speaking, presenting, professional emceeing, debate, event communication, public relations, and audience engagement, allowing me to adapt my message to different settings and audiences.

With a strong foundation in law, marketing, and consumer psychology, I bring strategic structure, human insight, and narrative depth to every room I enter. My work extends beyond the stage — from hosting corporate events and moderating brand podcasts to delivering over 20 legal education, communication workshops, and awareness sessions for school students, alongside active legal advocacy initiatives for underprivileged communities.

By drawing on consumer psychology and strategic marketing, I help brands and individuals express their true value with clarity, impact, and authenticity across every platform.

Over the years, I have developed my communicator identity through Toastmasters, debating, public relations leadership, presenting, and event-based work. These experiences have shaped me into a communicator who understands not only how to speak, but how to connect with people in ways that fit the moment, the message, and the audience.

My Communication Approach

Communication, for me, is both an art and a responsibility.

I position myself as a communicator who explores and works through multiple pathways of communication rather than a single title or format. This means I move across stage speaking, event hosting, presenting, persuasive communication, public relations, and audience engagement with a style that changes according to the platform and the people in front of me.

It is about choosing the right tone, structure, energy, and presence to ensure that a message is not only heard, but also felt and remembered.

Overhead view of a stone floor where several worn footpaths converge on a single microphone
Many pathways, one voice.

What I Do

Nine communication pathways, each built for stronger audience connection, brand growth, and real impact.

I work across nine specialized communication pathways, each designed to elevate brand identity, engage audiences, and ensure effective message delivery across diverse settings.

  1. 01

    Public Speaking

    Delivering speeches and spoken communication with clarity, confidence, presence, and audience awareness across professional, institutional, and public settings.

  2. 02

    Professional Emceeing

    Hosting events with structure, energy, audience engagement, and seamless flow, ensuring the experience feels polished and memorable for both organizers and guests.

  3. 03

    Presenting

    Communicating ideas, stories, and brand messages in a way that feels clear, engaging, and tailored to the platform and audience.

  4. 04

    Event Communication

    Supporting events through audience-focused communication that helps shape the atmosphere, build momentum, and strengthen overall event impact.

  5. 05

    Persuasive Communication

    Using debate principles, strategic storytelling, and logical expression to communicate ideas with maximum clarity, influence, and structure.

  6. 06

    Public Relations Communication

    Representing messages, people, and platforms with professionalism, brand sensitivity, and audience awareness in public-facing roles.

  7. 07

    Podcast & Panel Moderation

    Hosting podcasts, panel discussions, and structured brand conversations that help organizations and individuals build thought leadership, enhance brand identity, and create valuable digital media assets.

  8. 08

    Legal Awareness & Youth Workshops

    Delivering interactive legal education sessions, communication workshops, and awareness programs for school students — translating complex legal concepts, rights, and presentation skills into practical youth development.

  9. 09

    Workshop Facilitation & Strategic Advocacy

    Conducting interactive skill-building programs for undergraduates, corporate teams, and emerging leaders, alongside active legal advocacy initiatives for low-income and underprivileged communities — combining consumer psychology, marketing principles, and legal precision to drive authentic impact.

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Experience in Communication

Built on stages, in studios, and in front of real audiences.

My communication experience has been built through a combination of stage work, leadership roles, public relations responsibilities, debating, academic engagement, and presenting opportunities. Across these spaces, I have developed the ability to read audiences, manage energy, shape messages, and communicate with confidence in both formal and dynamic environments.

I have also built a strong background in communication through Toastmasters and leadership-based extracurricular activities, where I gained practical experience in speech delivery, persuasive communication, team coordination, and public representation. These experiences continue to shape how I approach communication as a craft and as a professional service.

  • Over 5 years of public speaking experience.
  • Award-winning speaking background and continuous Toastmasters achievements.
  • Experience in presenting, emceeing, debating, and podcast-style communication.
  • Public relations leadership experience through Toastmasters and university-linked roles.
  • Professional communication exposure through media, brand, academic, and event platforms.
Mayantha Warnakulasooriya in a burgundy suit against a dark background

Previous Roles & Platforms

A journey across education, media, branding, and student leadership.

My journey as a communicator has included work across education, media, branding, student leadership, and event-based platforms. These roles have helped me develop a more adaptive and audience-aware communication style.

  1. Public Relations Chair

    District 82, Toastmasters International

  2. SPARK Student Ambassador

    Unilever Sri Lanka

  3. Marketing Executive

    Biz Zone Academy

  4. Freelance Presenter & Speaker

    Charana TV

  5. Vice President of Public Relations

    KDU Toastmasters Club

  6. Division PR Manager

    Toastmasters International, Division J

  7. Director of Debating

    KDU Mooting and Debating Society

  8. Team Captain

    Sinhala Debate Team

  9. Vice President, Marketing & Digital Experience

    AIESEC Sri Lanka Initiative Group, KDU

Glimpses From Previous Work

On stage, on panels, and in front of the room.

On camera

Presenting work for brands, shot for social. Press play — nothing loads from Instagram or Facebook until you do.

Proud To Have Partnered With

Brands and organizations that have trusted my communication.

I have had the opportunity to work with a wide range of brands, institutions, and organizations across education, media, corporate environments, student communities, and public platforms. These collaborations reflect my ability to communicate effectively in different contexts while maintaining professionalism, adaptability, and strong audience connection.

From corporate names to academic institutions and public organizations, these experiences have expanded my ability to communicate across audiences, purposes, and event environments.

My Strengths as a Communicator

Confidence, structure, and energy — in the right measure.

My strengths lie in audience engagement, message clarity, professional presence, persuasive delivery, storytelling, event flow, and adaptive communication. I bring together confidence, structure, and energy to ensure that each communication moment feels relevant, effective, and memorable.

  • Public speaking
  • Professional emceeing
  • Event presenting
  • Storytelling
  • Persuasive communication
  • Audience engagement
  • Debate & articulation
  • Public relations communication
  • Strategic messaging
  • Leadership communication
  • Event flow management
  • Brand-sensitive communication

Why Work With Me

A communicator who adapts to the occasion without losing authenticity.

Mayantha seated in a cream armchair against a pink studio backdrop, in a navy suit and red tie
Ready for the room, whatever the room is.

When you work with me, you are working with a communicator who understands how to adapt to the occasion without losing authenticity. My background in law, marketing psychology, public speaking, debate, and public relations allows me to deliver communication that is both engaging and intentional.

I focus on more than just speaking well. I focus on understanding the audience, protecting the tone of the brand or event, and making sure every communication moment adds value to the full experience.

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In Their Words

What it is like to work with me.

  • Working with Mayantha has been an absolute pleasure. What truly sets him apart is his ability to understand the core of a business, its values, target audience, and brand vision, and then translate that understanding into effective brand communication and marketing strategies.

    Mayantha has a unique ability to bridge the gap between consumer insights and brand presentation, ensuring that the brand communicates in a way that is both authentic and relevant to its target market. His understanding of branding, marketing, consumer behaviour, communication, and business strategy has brought genuine value to our work.

    We are extremely happy with the professionalism, creativity, strategic thinking, and commitment he brings to every project. His approach goes beyond simply promoting a brand — he takes the time to understand the business and helps create meaningful connections between the brand and its consumers.

    We are grateful to have had the opportunity to work with Mayantha and highly recommend him to businesses looking for professional branding, marketing, brand communication, and strategic business development support.

    Ravindu Dhananjaya Founder & CEO, Br.lk
  • Having worked alongside Mayantha, I can say without hesitation that he is one of the most naturally talented emcees you will ever find. What sets him apart isn’t just his polished professional delivery, but how genuinely down-to-earth he remains off and on the stage. He doesn't just host an event; he instantly connects with people. Mayantha’s true superpower lies in his unique ability to engage with clients and read the room effortlessly. He listens closely to what you actually need, adapts on the fly, and maintains a brilliant, infectious energy from the opening remarks to the final curtain. He brings a perfect balance of warmth, sharp communication, and vibrant enthusiasm that keeps the audience hooked and the entire event flowing seamlessly. If you want someone who will elevate your event while making the planning process completely stress-free, Mayantha is your guy.

    Asitha Wickramarachchi Asitha Wickramarachchi Founder - TriNova Coaching (Pvt) Ltd
  • Finding someone to represent Invitation.lk with true authenticity was critical for our target market. Mayantha was the first and best pick. His multi-faceted expertise, flawless articulation, and powerful social media engagement gave our brand a prestigious and unique edge over the competition. He truly became the authentic face of our campaign. If you need an expert communicator who delivers results, Mayantha is the clear choice.

    Sadeepa Ichiro Sadeepa Ichiro Founder, Invitation.lk
  • Choosing Mayantha Warnakulasooriya as the English compere for my Arangetram on 7th June 2025 was a decision I made on short notice, and it turned out to be the right one.

    Despite having little time to prepare, Mayantha managed the evening with remarkable professionalism and calm composure. Our audience included distinguished guests such as General Shavendra Silva ( Former Chief of Defence Staff: Former Commander of the Army) Rear Admiral Dhammika Kumara (Vice Chancellor of KDU), and celebrated artist Dr. Somarathna Dissanayake ( Sri Lankan Film Director and Script Writer) along with many other military officers and dignitaries. Without any detailed briefing on their backgrounds, Mayantha welcomed each one accurately and respectfully, striking the perfect balance throughout the event.

    He also coordinated seamlessly with Lanka Perera and the entire team of vocalists and instrumentalists who accompanied my performance, ensuring every transition was smooth. His calm presence kept the audience engaged without the event ever feeling dull.

    My invitees appreciated his compering, describing it as short, crisp, and professionally delivered. Mayantha brought eloquence, cultural sensitivity, and genuine warmth to my Arangetram.

    I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone seeking a compere who is poised, articulate, and truly professional.

    Nruthya Visharad Thishasthri Sharma. Nruthya Visharad Thishasthri Sharma.
  • Our wedding day deserved a voice that could capture all of its emotions, elegance and energy, and Mayantha was truly beyond what we wished for, he created a beautiful atmosphere transforming every moment into a cherished memory and we loved how his voice just simply did not announce but gave character to the most precious moments of our day.

    Viran Maddumage Viran Maddumage Assistant lecturer, Macquarie University
  • Mayantha did an excellent job as the compère at our Intake 1 Award Ceremony. His confidence, professionalism, and strong communication skills added great energy to the event. He handled the proceedings smoothly, engaged well with the audience, and maintained a professional yet welcoming atmosphere throughout the ceremony.

    His ability to manage the programme confidently and keep the event flowing seamlessly made a valuable contribution to the success of the ceremony. We truly appreciate his dedication and would highly recommend Mayantha for hosting and event compering.

    Arumugam Dhanushila Arumugam Dhanushila Management Associate/Academic Affairs, SLIIT Connect

Education & Professional Development

Law, marketing, psychology, and the performing arts.

My academic and professional development background combines law, marketing, communication, psychology, performing arts, and language studies. This mix has helped shape a communicator who can think strategically, understand people, and communicate with both structure and creativity.

Mayantha in academic gown holding his degree scroll on the steps at graduation
  1. 2024

    Bachelor of Laws (Hons)

    General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University

  2. 2021 – Present

    Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing

    Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing

  3. 2021

    Professional Certificate in Marketing

    Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing

  4. 2021

    Certificate in Digital Marketing

    Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing

  5. 2025

    Certificate in Psychology & Counselling

    Native Technology Science and Law Foundation Campus

  6. Reading

    Diploma in Performing Arts & Psychology

    Native Technology Science and Law Foundation Campus

  7. 2020 – 2022

    Aquinas Diploma in English Language & Literature

    BCI Campus

Common Questions

Answers before you ask.

  1. Who is Mayantha Warnakulasooriya?

    Mayantha Warnakulasooriya is a communicator, presenter and professional emcee based in Madampe, Sri Lanka. He hosts and presents corporate, academic, media and cultural events island-wide and online, and works across nine communication pathways — from public speaking and event hosting to podcast moderation, public relations and legal awareness workshops. He holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University and a Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing, and has more than five years of public speaking experience.

  2. What kinds of events does he host?

    Corporate events and award nights, university and academic programmes, brand launches, panel discussions, press briefings, podcasts, webinars and online sessions, and cultural ceremonies. Past events include the Unilever Challenge grand finale, IDEATE 360 at Kotelawala Defence University, Rota Fiesta, a Law & AI panel at ESOFT Metro Campus, Toastmasters Club Officer Training, and the Crime Scene Investigation & Criminal Trial programme for the Law Students’ Association of Sri Lanka.

  3. Which languages does he present in?

    Sinhala and English. He presents to camera and on stage in both, and adapts register and tone to the audience — formal and legal settings, corporate stages, university programmes, and social media content each call for a different delivery.

  4. Where is he based, and does he travel for events?

    He is based in Madampe, Sri Lanka, and works island-wide. Virtual and digital work — webinars, online conferences and live-streamed sessions — is handled remotely, so events outside Sri Lanka can be hosted online.

  5. Does he do more than emceeing?

    Yes. Emceeing is one of nine pathways. The others are public speaking, presenting, event communication, persuasive communication, public relations communication, podcast and panel moderation, legal awareness and youth workshops, and workshop facilitation with strategic advocacy. He has delivered over 20 legal education, communication and awareness sessions for school students.

  6. How do you book Mayantha Warnakulasooriya?

    Send an enquiry through the booking form on this page, message +94 76 193 2759 on WhatsApp, or email [email protected]. Useful details to include are the occasion, the audience, the venue, the running time and the tone you want in the room.

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Let’s arrange a meeting and build a package for your event.

Tell me about the occasion, the audience, and the tone you want in the room. I will come back with a plan for how the communication should sound and feel.

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