Kandeban Balendran, currently residing in Colombo is the host of Sri Lanka’s version of ‘Who Wants to be a Millionaire’ where he has hosted over 250 shows. Having completed his MBA at Victoria University in Australia, Kandee was the former Head of Creative and Marketing of AAHAA FM India (subsidiary of KUMUDAM Publishers), Director of Sales and Marketing at Sri Lanka’s most powerful news provider – News 1st, and is currently the head of Shakthi FM, No.1 Tamil Radio Station in Sri Lanka with an audience that spans the world.

He was also recognized by the Australian Government as one of the “Most inspiring young global leaders of Australia” and was a recipient of “Young Achiever Award” of Victoria University, Australia and 2014 Australian Alumni Excellence Merit award for Business Administration and Leadership, awarded by the Australian Trade Commission. He is the first and only Sri Lankan on the Grand Jury panel of the prestigious New York Festivals and a visiting lecturer and course advisory board member of Victoria University, Australia.

“Through his roles in media, Kandeban challenges the status quo and creates opportunities for others – making him a great candidate for this nomination.”

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