Sharanyan Sharma
Managing Director and Founder in Sri Lanka, Colombo
Sharanyan Sharma – Entrepreneur, Digital Transformation & Business Intelligence Expert
Sharanyan Sharma (Subramaniya Iyer, Vengadasaranya Iyer), widely known as Sharanyan Sharma, is a Sri Lankan entrepreneur and thought leader recognized for his expertise in digital marketing, performance marketing, and business intelligence. He is the founder and managing director of Prime One Global—a multinational performance marketing agency with operations in Sri Lanka, the UK, and the USA—and Altitude1, a market intelligence and MarTech automation firm.
With more than 15 years of experience, Sharanyan has built a reputation for delivering data-driven strategies that enable global brands to scale profitably. Under his leadership, Prime One Global has successfully executed over 100,000 digital marketing campaigns for 18,000+ clients worldwide, from startups to enterprises, specializing in digital transformation, brand activation, performance marketing, and omni-channel growth strategies.
In 2023, he launched Altitude1, focused on advanced market insights, business intelligence, and automation frameworks. This venture represents his vision to help companies navigate competitive markets through MarTech-driven intelligence and strategy.
Education & Academic Work
Sharanyan is pursuing his MSc in Strategic Marketing at Queen Margaret University, UK, where he explores advanced marketing strategies, branding, and consumer behavior. Alongside his academic work, he serves as a trainer and mentor, conducting workshops and lectures for universities, corporates, and SMEs, while mentoring entrepreneurs across Asia and Europe.
He is also an active researcher and author, publishing on ResearchGate, Academia.edu, and Google Scholar. His works cover areas such as digital marketing in Sri Lanka, neuromarketing, branding, and entrepreneurship strategies, helping bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world practice.
Awards & Recognition
Sharanyan’s entrepreneurial journey has been recognized through multiple awards, including:
Entrepreneur of the Year (2016)
SLT Zero One Award (2017)
Asian Pacific Entrepreneur (2013)
Sri Lanka Entrepreneur of the Year (2012)
Multiple Global Readers’ Choice Awards (2013–2016)
Best Innovative Award – CCIY (2015)
His company has also been honored as the Official Digital Marketing Partner for Infotel 2015 and the Experiential Marketing Partner for Disrupt Asia 2019.
Leadership & Vision
Beyond his companies, Sharanyan is a mentor, trainer, and keynote speaker at international summits, including AWS Summits, GITEX Europe, Tech Week Singapore, and IOTE China. He is passionate about developing the startup ecosystem, guiding early-stage founders, and empowering professionals through hands-on workshops in digital marketing, brand management, leadership, and entrepreneurship.
Sharanyan’s long-term vision is to scale Prime One Global and Altitude1 into global growth partners for thriving brands, while continuing to publish research, frameworks, and case studies that inspire both industry practitioners and academia. His unique blend of entrepreneurial execution, academic research, and global exposure positions him as a bridge between business strategy, technology, and education.