Senior Professor T. Velnampy, Senior Professor of Accounting (Chair), is the current Vice-Chancellor of the University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. He holds a PhD from the University of Madras, India, awarded under the Commonwealth Scholarship, as well as an MPhil, an MA in Tamil (Distinction), and a Bachelor of Commerce Honours degree from the University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Professor Velnampy has made significant contributions to the fields of accounting, management, organisational behaviour, and strategic leadership through a distinguished academic career spanning more than three decades. He began his career as a Lecturer and rose through the academic ranks to become a Senior Professor of Accounting. Over the years, he has held several key administrative positions, including serving as the Senior Students’ Counsellor, Head of the Department of Accounting, Dean of the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce for three consecutive terms, and Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies from April 2024 to March 2026. In these roles, he played a pivotal part in strengthening academic programmes, promoting research excellence, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across faculties. Professor Velnampy’s teaching philosophy is rooted primarily in accounting while also incorporating management perspectives. He emphasises analytical thinking, ethical decision-making, and the integration of accounting and management principles to address real-world business challenges. He has supervised numerous postgraduate students and contributed to the advancement of accounting and management education in Sri Lanka through curriculum innovation and academic leadership. He has published extensively in national and international journals and has presented research papers at various academic conferences. His research interests include accounting, finance corporate governance, strategic management, organisational performance, and leadership in higher education. As Vice-Chancellor, Professor Velnampy continues to lead the University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, with a vision to enhance academic excellence, research innovation, and community engagement, thereby contributing to the overall advancement of higher education in Sri Lanka.