Ranjit Gunewardane

Mr. Gunewardane is Vice President Americas for The Hotel Solutions Partnership Limited who is a Fellow of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers, UK, and a Chartered Mechanical Engineer (C.Eng.F.I.MechE). He is a Senior Member with the Construction Specification Institute, USA, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and a Charter Member of the Energy Managers Society, USA. He has recognized the quick pace of change in devices and systems powered by ever-advancing technology and has successfully taken a holistic approach to integrate the many siloed software solutions in hotels that would work with a single browser application. This technology delivers increased efficiency, optimized operations and enhanced building occupant experience. With over 35 years of experience in Technical Services, Mr. Gunewardane has worked with luxury hotel brands and independent property developers throughout the world, providing professional advice on designs for Mixed-Use buildings incorporating luxury hotels/residential apartments etc., through innovation, creativity and change.