Resilient Digital Armor in the Face of the Pandemic – Umeshi De Fonseka, Chief Technology Officer of AIA Sri Lanka

Resilient Digital Armor in the Face of the Pandemic – Umeshi De Fonseka, Chief Technology Officer of AIA Sri Lanka

As AIA navigates the post-pandemic new norm of digitized operations, Umeshi De Fonseka, Chief Technology Officer of AIA Sri Lanka,...

June 3, 2021
Resilient Digital Armor in the Face of the Pandemic – Gavin D'Rosairo, Chief Financial Officer of AIA Sri Lanka

Resilient Digital Armor in the Face of the Pandemic – Gavin D'Rosairo, Chief Financial Officer of AIA Sri Lanka

AIA Insurance, one of Sri Lanka's leading life insurance companies, has stayed ahead of the curve by providing strategic security...

June 3, 2021
Trend setter in Modern Retail – Kumar De Silva, COO of SPAR Sri Lanka

Trend setter in Modern Retail – Kumar De Silva, COO of SPAR Sri Lanka

Hailing from St Peter’s College Colombo, Kumar De Silva, the Chief Operating Officer of SPAR Sri Lanka, has a passion...

May 5, 2021
The Ground Maker of Wavemaker – Namalie Herath, CEO of Wavemaker Sri Lanka

The Ground Maker of Wavemaker – Namalie Herath, CEO of Wavemaker Sri Lanka

Namalie Herath, the Chief Executive Officer of Wavemaker - Sri Lanka, began her career in advertising and media under the...

May 4, 2021
Insured for Success – Indika Kiriwandeniya, CEO of SANASA Insurance

Insured for Success – Indika Kiriwandeniya, CEO of SANASA Insurance

A proud alumnus of Nalanda College, Indika Kiriwandeniya; CEO of SANASA Insurance, commenced his career as an office assistant at...

May 3, 2021
Alluring Abode – Chammika Withanage, Co-Founder of Roo Mansala Boutique Villas

Alluring Abode – Chammika Withanage, Co-Founder of Roo Mansala Boutique Villas

Chammika Withanage returned to Sri Lanka after 12 years with a dream of opening a luxury boutique villa in Sri...

May 3, 2021
Exquisite Clothing – Gayani Gunawardena, Deputy General Manager of MAS Brands Sri Lanka

Exquisite Clothing – Gayani Gunawardena, Deputy General Manager of MAS Brands Sri Lanka

Having been on a journey for 14 years in FMCG and Apparel Retail, Gayani Gunawardena is the current Deputy General...

May 3, 2021
Embracing the Sands of Kalkudah – Jerome Mathieu, Director of Karpaha Sands

Embracing the Sands of Kalkudah – Jerome Mathieu, Director of Karpaha Sands

The French Hotelier, Jerome Mathieu, entered the Hospitality industry by opening two French restaurants in Kabul and within the French...

May 3, 2021
Leading through Empowerment – Iroshini Wijenayaka, General Manager of Group Marketing & Communications at Ideal Group (Pvt) Ltd.

Leading through Empowerment – Iroshini Wijenayaka, General Manager of Group Marketing & Communications at Ideal Group (Pvt) Ltd.

The winner of the ‘Most Influential Global Marketing Leaders’ award in 2019 and the ‘Woman of Worth’ award in 2021,...

May 3, 2021
Digitalizing Healthcare – Deeshana Basnayake, CEO of Healthnet International

Digitalizing Healthcare – Deeshana Basnayake, CEO of Healthnet International

Deeshana Basnayake, Chief Executive Operator of Healthnet International commenced his career at Hemas Pharmaceuticals in 1997. A decade later he...

May 3, 2021
Modern & Dynamic, but Rooted in Traditions – Rolf Blaser, CEO of A.Baur & Company

Modern & Dynamic, but Rooted in Traditions – Rolf Blaser, CEO of A.Baur & Company

With two decades in leading positions with multinational companies like Sony and Johnson & Johnson, Rolf Blaser - the Group...

May 3, 2021
The First Rays of the Sun – Nath Rankothge, Co-Founder/Director of Aarunya Nature Resort & Spa and Nath Rankothge & Associates

The First Rays of the Sun – Nath Rankothge, Co-Founder/Director of Aarunya Nature Resort & Spa and Nath Rankothge & Associates

Born in Colombo to parents from Kandy, Nath Rankothge has built his career as an International Consultant Architect involved in...

March 25, 2021
Your Life, Our Strength –  Jude Gomes, CEO of Union Assurance PLC

Your Life, Our Strength – Jude Gomes, CEO of Union Assurance PLC

With over 27 years of rich experience across Asia Pacific markets, Jude Gomes, the Chief Executive Officer of Union Assurance...

March 25, 2021
High Quality Gourmet Meals – Lalith Withana, CEO of SriLankan Catering

High Quality Gourmet Meals – Lalith Withana, CEO of SriLankan Catering

“Whatever you do, do it with unwavering passion and make certain that your strategies are carried out without fail. You...

March 25, 2021
From Nothing to Everything – Kassapa Mahendra De Silva, Chairman/Managing Director of Sign Tech Advertising Services (Pvt) Ltd

From Nothing to Everything – Kassapa Mahendra De Silva, Chairman/Managing Director of Sign Tech Advertising Services (Pvt) Ltd

From two employees to 150 employees, Kassapa Mahendra De Silva, the Chairman/Managing Director of Sign Tech Advertising Services (Pvt) Ltd...

March 25, 2021
Thirst for Success – Sharm Fernando, CEO of My Cola Beverages

Thirst for Success – Sharm Fernando, CEO of My Cola Beverages

A Commercial Lawyer and a Banker for 12 years, Sharm Fernando, is the Chief Executive Officer of My Cola Beverages....

March 25, 2021
From Pfizer to My Chemist – Sarath Jayasekera, MD of My Chemist International (Pvt) Ltd

From Pfizer to My Chemist – Sarath Jayasekera, MD of My Chemist International (Pvt) Ltd

Having begun his career at Pfizer Ltd. in 1985 as a Marketing Representative, Sarath Jayasekera is now operating his own...

March 25, 2021
Non-toxic Living – Sudath Horadagoda, Managing Director of Frella International

Non-toxic Living – Sudath Horadagoda, Managing Director of Frella International

The Managing Director of Frella International, Sudath Horadagoda, was initially a Sales Manager for WAQUIS BPO whose role was to...

March 25, 2021
“Local travellers should be prioritised even during peak seasons” – Chris Quyn, CEO of Fox Resorts

“Local travellers should be prioritised even during peak seasons” – Chris Quyn, CEO of Fox Resorts

In his three-decade journey from Steward to the Boardroom, Chris Quyn has worked in almost every area of the hotel...

March 25, 2021
Unlocking Business Growth – Sacheen Dinapala, Director of Dinapala Group

Unlocking Business Growth – Sacheen Dinapala, Director of Dinapala Group

Sacheen Dinapala, Director of Dinapala Group, believes that failure is the first step to success and hence encourages the younger...

March 25, 2021
Confidence is Beauty – Dr. Shanika Arsecularatne, Medical Director of Christell Skin Clinic

Confidence is Beauty – Dr. Shanika Arsecularatne, Medical Director of Christell Skin Clinic

Born to Sri Lanka’s only Professor of Cosmetology, Dr. Shanika Arsecularatne, is well-known and loved by many for instilling confidence...

March 25, 2021
Innovation Amidst the Crisis – Athula Makavitage, Founder/CEO of Club Waskaduwa Beach Resort & Spa

Innovation Amidst the Crisis – Athula Makavitage, Founder/CEO of Club Waskaduwa Beach Resort & Spa

Born and bred in Kandy, Sri Lanka, Athula Makavitage is a persistent multilingual entrepreneur, ambitious go-getter who has pursued many...

March 2, 2021
Committed to Serve – Nimal Tillekeratne, Director/ CEO of Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC

Committed to Serve – Nimal Tillekeratne, Director/ CEO of Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC

With 44 years worth of banking experience, Nimal Tillekeratne, the Director/ Chief Executive Officer of Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC,...

March 2, 2021
Timeless Excellence in Absolute Assurance – Chandana L. Aluthgama, CEO of SLIC

Timeless Excellence in Absolute Assurance – Chandana L. Aluthgama, CEO of SLIC

Chandana L. Aluthgama, the Chief Executive Officer of Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation (SLIC),  began his 30 year long enthralling career...

March 2, 2021
Quality Healthcare – Nilantha Rathnayake, Director Marketing of Foresight Engineering (Pvt) Ltd & Ninewells Hospital

Quality Healthcare – Nilantha Rathnayake, Director Marketing of Foresight Engineering (Pvt) Ltd & Ninewells Hospital

From a Banker to a Marketer, Nilantha Rathnayake has served Commercial Bank PLC for 17 years before he began his...

March 2, 2021
Change is Inevitable, Growth is Optional – Leroy Ebert, Chief Growth Officer of EFL 3PL Sri Lanka

Change is Inevitable, Growth is Optional – Leroy Ebert, Chief Growth Officer of EFL 3PL Sri Lanka

As the late Steve Jobs claimed,” You can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards.”...

March 2, 2021
Logistics – The next frontier -Sanjeeva Abeygoonewardena, Director of Mountain Hawk Express (Pvt) Ltd

Logistics – The next frontier -Sanjeeva Abeygoonewardena, Director of Mountain Hawk Express (Pvt) Ltd

He considers himself a ‘logistician by accident’ who was at one time pursuing a career in architecture. Sanjeeva Abeygoonewardena is...

March 2, 2021
On the Right Path – Saminda Deshapriya, Director/CEO of Logicare Private Limited

On the Right Path – Saminda Deshapriya, Director/CEO of Logicare Private Limited

Humble beginnings are the launching pads to great endings! Likewise, Saminda Deshapriya, who began his illustrious career journey as a...

March 2, 2021
On a Mission – General R.M. Daya Ratnayake, Chairman of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority

On a Mission – General R.M. Daya Ratnayake, Chairman of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority

From commanding an army to running the heart of the nation, General R M D (Daya) Ratnayake, Chairman of the...

March 2, 2021
Flying High – Vipula Gunatilleka, CEO of Sri Lanka’s national carrier, SriLankan Airlines

Flying High – Vipula Gunatilleka, CEO of Sri Lanka’s national carrier, SriLankan Airlines

Having begun his professional career as an Accountant at KPMG, Vipula Gunatilleka is now the Chief Executive Officer of Sri...

March 1, 2021
Power Up – Roshini Galappatti, Managing Director of Vitawell

Power Up – Roshini Galappatti, Managing Director of Vitawell

It all began when she realised, as a mother of two, that there was a market gap for quality children’s...

March 1, 2021
Revolutionising the Health Space – Nikhil Advani, CEO of AIA Sri Lanka & Shevanthie De Alwis, Head of Marketing of AIA Sri Lanka

Revolutionising the Health Space – Nikhil Advani, CEO of AIA Sri Lanka & Shevanthie De Alwis, Head of Marketing of AIA Sri Lanka

For almost three decades, AIA Sri Lanka has served millions of people in the country to live healthier, longer and...

February 3, 2021
Guiding the Advancement of HRM – K.E.D. Sumanasiri, Deputy General Manager – Human Resources of Bank of Ceylon

Guiding the Advancement of HRM – K.E.D. Sumanasiri, Deputy General Manager – Human Resources of Bank of Ceylon

“The main focus of HRM should be to keep employees happy, and nurturing an environment for them to prosper while...

February 3, 2021
Leveraging Agriculture for a Developed Nation – Priyanga Dematawa, General Manager of DIMO Agribusinesses

Leveraging Agriculture for a Developed Nation – Priyanga Dematawa, General Manager of DIMO Agribusinesses

With over 20 years of experience in the Agriculture industry, Priyanga Dematawa began his career journey as a Laboratory Executive....

February 3, 2021
Real Estate in a Bullish Trend – Rohitha Abeygunaratne, Co-founder and Managing Director of Odiliya Group of Companies

Real Estate in a Bullish Trend – Rohitha Abeygunaratne, Co-founder and Managing Director of Odiliya Group of Companies

Rohitha Abeygunaratne’s aspiration was to one day start his own company with his hard earned money, and his determination and...

February 3, 2021
The Power of MarCom – Anne-Marie Dias, Head of Marketing and Communications for One Galle Face

The Power of MarCom – Anne-Marie Dias, Head of Marketing and Communications for One Galle Face

Anne-Marie Dias is an energetic and enthusiastic individual who possesses high levels of working ethics and is an achievement-oriented leader....

February 3, 2021
Building Futures – Harsha Jayatunga, CEO of Sierra Cables PLC

Building Futures – Harsha Jayatunga, CEO of Sierra Cables PLC

Having joined Hatton National Bank with a dream of becoming a Banker, Harsha Jayatunga changed his career path to become...

February 3, 2021
"I am a firm believer in the value of human capital" – Patrick Alwis, Managing Director/ CEO of Ceylinco General Insurance

"I am a firm believer in the value of human capital" – Patrick Alwis, Managing Director/ CEO of Ceylinco General Insurance

Patrick Alwis commenced his professional career in 1979 with Hatton National Bank, going on to join the marketing team at...

February 3, 2021
Future of Healthcare – T. Sayandhan, CEO of the Medical Devices Division of Sunshine Healthcare Lanka Ltd

Future of Healthcare – T. Sayandhan, CEO of the Medical Devices Division of Sunshine Healthcare Lanka Ltd

With over three decades of experience in the Healthcare industry in pharmaceuticals and medical devices, T. Sayandhan began his fascinating...

January 19, 2021