Academic Advisory Committee
Dr. Jonathan How Choon Wai
Member – Academic Advisory Committee
Dr. Jonathan How Choon Wai is a distinguished safety, health, and environment (SHE) professional, educator, and industry pioneer with over three decades of experience across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.
Mr. How brings to the Board a unique combination of hands-on operational leadership, international standards development, and higher education teaching.
His deep commitment to lifelong learning, workforce safety, and academic quality aligns closely with the mission of Jefferson International University.
Jonathan offers boards strategic expertise in occupational safety governance, technical standards adoption, professional certification, curriculum design, and industry-academia engagement.
He is experienced in translating regulatory requirements into implementable organisational systems, advising on risk management, workforce capability, compliance assurance, and quality assurance for vocational and higher-education programmes.
Dr. Emmanuel Whyte
Member – Academic Advisory Committee
Dr. Emmanuel Whyte (PhD) is the esteemed founder of the Dywhyte Group, recognized for his extensive academic and professional achievements.
Holding dual PhD in Finance and Public Administration, Dr. Whyte is both a distinguished academic, seasoned industry expert, and author of over 177 books.
With over 25 years of professional experience, he has developed deep expertise across multiple sectors including finance, aviation, banking, construction, and shipping.
As the CEO and President of the Dywhyte Group, he leads a diverse conglomerate of companies, driving innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth.
Under his leadership, Dywhyte Group continues to strengthen its position as a leading multi-industry enterprise, with 18 subsidiaries operating in 15 countries, supported by 1,500+ employees, serving 500+ enterprise clients, and managing more than $12 billion in assets.
Dr. Whyte is committed to building Africa’s industrial future by empowering businesses, expanding opportunities, and creating sustainable prosperity across the continent.
Dr. Sarath Kumarasiri T.A.
Member – Academic Advisory Committee
Dr. Sarath Kumarasiri is a distinguished management and finance professional, as well as an accomplished educationalist, recognized for his deep commitment to results and impact.
His corporate career spans senior roles across leading organizations, including a global brand ranked among the world’s top 40 companies.
He was selected by a U.S.-based consultancy group as one of four team members to implement the Operations & Maintenance system for a landmark city project covering 880 square kilometres.
Following his tenure in the Middle East, Dr. Kumarasiri contributed to large and medium-scale organizations in Asia and Sri Lanka, serving in leadership roles such as Banker, Accountant, Senior Accountant, Consultant, Head of Marketing, General Manager, and Chief Operating Officer.
Transitioning into academia and professional development, he has contributed to numerous national and international academic programs and has educated over 50,000 participants worldwide.
He has supervised over 100 research projects and evaluated more than 3,000 postgraduate-level studies.
He has also conducted over 300 corporate training programs and served
as a Board Director of a leading professional institute in Sri Lanka.
Fellow Member – Chartered Management Institute (FCMI, UK)
Fellow Member – Association of Business Executives (FABE, UK)
Fellow Member – Sri Lanka Institute of Credit Management (FICM, SL)
Member – Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (MSLIM)
Dr and Professor Shan Gulshan Ruprai
Member – Academic Advisory Committee
CEO Australian Institute of Business Improvement.
Justice of Peace appointed by the Government Australia NSW.
Director General Australian and New Zealand World Council Total Quality and Excellence in Education.
Juror to the Prime Minister and Cabinet Dubai.
Longest President of APQO 23 Countries around the world (2006 – 2015).
Decorated with the Juran Medal and many other National and International Models.
Over 40 years in-depth experience at the senior executive level both in governments and private sectors specializing in Corporate Risk, Governance, Sustainability, Six Sigma, international benchmarking, strategic transformation, restructures, Legal compliance WHS, Environment, Quality, Modern Slavery Act, reengineering, financial management, business and strategic planning, corporatization, outsourcing, privatization, management of the Australian and International business awards, 360 degree reviews, tender board, probity management, competitive intelligence, state of play, ICAM Investigations, measurement and reporting.
Past advisor NSW Government on the Public Sector Efficiency Awards. Decorated with International Juran Medal and many other Medals and Trophies.
Published professional papers, translated into many languages. Television interviews. International sought after Keynote speaker.