Dr. Dusty Alahakoon is a Change and Transformation Specialist with over 25 years of leadership experience across global brands such as British American Tobacco,
Coca-Cola, and Heineken.
He is a corporate trainer, executive coach, and organizational development consultant, passionate about helping leaders and teams unlock their full potential in today’s fast-changing business landscape.
Dr. Dusty holds a Doctorate in Organizational Change Capability from ECS Clermont, France, and is the first Sri Lankan graduate of INSEAD’s prestigious Executive Master in Coaching and Consulting for Change (EMC) program.He is also a Fellow Member and Chartered Marketer of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (UK).
What He Does
Dr. Dusty partners with organisations to design and deliver customised leadership and transformation programs that drive real business impact.
His work bridges theory and practice, focusing on sustainable behavioural change, cultural transformation, and leadership capability building.Key expertise areas include:Leadership Development & Executive CoachingChange & Transformation StrategyOrganisational Culture and Employee EngagementEmotional Intelligence and Resilience at WorkHigh-Performance Team BuildingStrategy, Marketing & Growth Alignment
Training Approach
Dr. Dusty’s programs combine global business insight, practical leadership tools, and deep human psychology.Using adult learning methodologies, he creates highly interactive sessions that inspire reflection, dialogue, and real-world application.His workshops are built on three pillars:Self-Awareness – understanding personal leadership patternsConnection – building trust and emotional engagementTransformation – leading change with purpose and clarity
Programs & Workshops
Programs are fully customisable to meet organisational goals. Popular interventions include:Leading Change in a VUCA WorldStrategic Leadership & InfluenceCoaching Conversations for LeadersDigital Transformation LeadershipResilient Leadership During CrisisBuilding a Culture of Accountability
Why Work With Dr. Dusty
Over 25 years of corporate leadership experienceCertified executive coach and transformation advisorGlobally recognised academic credentials (INSEAD, ECS Clermont)Deep expertise in adult learning and behavioural changeProven track record of transforming leaders and organisations across Asia and the Middle East