Marketing Strategist & Brand Builder. Founder, Educator, Storyteller
Dynamic business leader and accomplished academic professional with over 14 years of progressive experience spanning marketing leadership, strategic business development, and higher education. Currently serving as Co-Founder & COO of Hope Digital Global and Co-Founder & CEO of Good Grooming Global, while maintaining active roles as Country Head for the Institute of Analytics (IoA UK), Sri Lanka Chapter, and Visiting Lecturer at Queen Margaret University, York St John University and other institutions.
His career began at SriLankan Airlines, where he moved from inflight service into marketing and training leadership, the foundation of a hospitality-first approach he still brings to brand and guest experience today. He holds an MBA in International Business from the University of the West of Scotland.
Co-Founder & X-COO
Full-service digital marketing & brand solutions agency serving 19+ brands across hospitality, F&B, education and lifestyle. Leads a 22-member team across strategy, design, content and production, spanning paid media, photography, video and podcast work.
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Events, training and personal branding house redefining personal and professional success through curated experiences, transformative workshops, and confidence-building programmes for individuals and corporates.
Country Head, IoA UK
Built the Sri Lanka Chapter from zero to 250+ members in two years, with 5+ university and 2+ corporate partnerships, and launch of the Professional Diploma in Strategic Data Analytics (PDSDA).
Visiting Lecturer & Moderator
Teaches and moderates postgraduate & undergraduate marketing and management modules at Queen Margaret University (Edinburgh), York St John University (UK), and Imperial College of Business Studies via SQA.
Corporate training, sales enablement, marketing consulting and student programmes, each built to be practical, activity-driven and tailored to the room.
Hands-on marketing and brand consulting, covering strategy, positioning, digital campaigns and content systems for growing businesses.
Intensive sales training that equips teams to engage, persuade and close with confidence, built to boost conversion rates and client retention.
Professional presence goes beyond attire. This session covers grooming, wardrobe etiquette and the nuances of a polished, confident image.
A practical guide to building a LinkedIn profile that showcases skills, aligns with career goals and attracts real opportunities.
Demystifies digital marketing for non-marketers, from key platforms and analytics to content fundamentals that support brand initiatives.
Trains leaders to harness emotional intelligence for sharper decision-making, stronger relationships and healthier team dynamics.
Techniques to improve understanding across a multigenerational workforce and promote smoother, more respectful collaboration.
Builds a growth mindset and constructive attitude that carries through challenges, collaboration and everyday productivity.
Practical tools for managing stress, building resilience and balancing work-life demands, for a healthier, steadier workforce.
Every organisation is different. Sessions can be tailored to your team's specific needs and mapped directly to your goals and culture.
A selection of the organisations, universities and schools Sampath has trained, consulted for or spoken at.
A youth-culture podcast blending Sri Lankan and global conversations, produced through Hope Digital Global. Sampath leads content strategy, episode planning, guest coordination and multi-platform distribution, hosting voices from music, sport, and student life.
Watch on YouTube →Corporate training, university keynotes, TV features and panel talks on personal branding, leadership, digital marketing and workplace etiquette, across Sri Lanka's leading campuses and companies.
Be The Next CEO Talk, OSCM
Live Interview on Siyatha TV
Colours That Elevate You
Future Leaders, LEO Club UoP
Leadership Recognition Ceremony
On-Air FeatureBe The Next CEO Talk, OSCMLive Interview on Siyatha TVColours That Elevate YouFuture Leaders, LEO Club UoPLeadership Recognition CeremonyOn-Air Feature
I highly recommend Sampath Soysa for the grooming session he conducted for the male staff of Sumathi. It was practical, engaging, and extremely well-received. His clarity, professionalism, and ability to deliver simple, actionable grooming tips made a noticeable impact on the team.
I have had the pleasure of working closely with Sampath Soysa and his company, Hope Digital Global, in managing the social media presence for SLTC. Their expertise and attention to detail have significantly enhanced our online engagement. His sessions are not only insightful but also inspire our students to present themselves with confidence and professionalism.
I had the pleasure of attending Mr. Sampath's Digital Marketing lectures, and it was a transformative experience. His deep expertise and passion for the subject were evident in every lecture, making complex concepts accessible and engaging. I highly recommend Mr. Sampath to anyone looking to excel in digital marketing.
I have had the pleasure of working alongside Sampath for the past year and I am delighted to provide a recommendation for their outstanding work. As an expert networker, Sampath has demonstrated an exceptional ability to build trust with clients and provide invaluable guidance during sessions.
Sampath Soysa is known to me over a decade. He excelled in his discipline of training but also displayed his creativity and leadership skills. Fruits of his hard work, enthusiasm and leadership became visible to the world. I can endorse him as a capable and established trainer, marketer and leader who can add value to any global venture.
Available for keynote talks, corporate workshops, brand consulting and partnerships, in Sri Lanka and worldwide.
sathushsos@gmail.com