ICCSL-BIMT launch Japan Executive Immersion Programme

From left: BIMT Vice President Dr. Chethana Dabare, ICCSL Chairman Johnny Fernando, BIMT Chairman Hemakumara Gunasekera, JEI Project Consultant Abdul Careem and BIMT CEO Farshath Jamal

The International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka (ICCSL) entered into a strategic partnership with BIMT Campus to provide its members with exclusive access and special benefits for the upcoming Japan Executive Immersion (JEI) Programme. 

The collaboration was officially announced during a press conference held recently at the ICCSL Auditorium in Colombo. 

Scheduled for May 2026, the JEI programme is a highly curated eight-day learning journey designed for C-suite executives, senior professionals and SME entrepreneurs. The programme aims to provide Sri Lankan business leaders with firsthand exposure to the operational excellence of leading Japanese corporations while learning practical strategies that can be implemented within their own organisations. 

The participants will gain unique access to some of Japan’s most respected organisations through guided visits and direct engagement with industry leaders. The programme includes exposure to globally recognised companies such as Subaru and Yamato Haneda Chronogate, offering participants valuable insights into advanced manufacturing systems, supply chain management and operational efficiency. 

A key objective of the initiative is to help Sri Lankan businesses adopt globally recognised management approaches such as Kaizen and Lean methodologies, which are widely credited for Japan’s reputation in efficiency, quality control and continuous improvement.

ICCSL Chairman Johnny Fernando noted that global networking opportunities and cross-border knowledge exchange are essential for Sri Lankan companies seeking to scale their operations and remain competitive in the rapidly evolving global marketplace. 

BIMT Campus Chairman Hemakumara Gunasekera stated that the programme bridges the gap between traditional management education and the high-efficiency operational models required in today’s dynamic business environment. 

BIMT Campus CEO Farshath Jamal noted that the participants would not only learn theoretical concepts but also witness the practical application of successful business strategies in leading Japanese corporations. 

BIMT Vice President Dr. Chethana Dabare highlighted the collaboration with Japanese training and consultancy firm DXTICS, which brings world-renowned experts including Professor Ushio Sumita, a global authority on the Toyota Production System and Professor Emeritus at the University of Tsukuba and Dr. Jay Rajasekera, Acting CEO of DXTICS and an innovator in undersea fibre-optic technology. 

JEI Project Consultant Abdul Careem explained that the programme is designed to help the participants develop a customised transformation roadmap that can be implemented within their organisations upon returning to Sri Lanka.