Mr Saman Abeysekara, a Chartered Electrical and Electronics Engineer with a degree from the University of Peradeniya, is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka. He brings 30 years of comprehensive experience in the telecommunications industry, gained through significant roles at Sri Lanka Telecom and other recognised organisations. Prior to his tenure at SLT, he held senior management positions in several Sri Lankan companies.

Joining SLT in 1998 as an Engineer, Mr Abeysekara advanced through a series of key leadership positions, including: Project Manager for the Rural Telecommunication Development Project, Regional Telecommunication Manager, Provincial Deputy General Manager, Regional General Manager, Deputy Chief Regional Operating Officer, Chief Asset, Property and Security Management Officer, and ultimately, Chief Administrative Officer.

His extensive experience spans a wide range of areas, including project management, regional operation and maintenance, customer service, consumer and SME sales operations, property development, facility management, and security management. He has also undergone specialised telecommunications operations and business training in various international settings.