Mr.A.K.D.D.D. Arandara, currently serving as the Additional Director General of the Department of Legal Affairs, joined public service in 2000. He has previously served as the Senior Assistant Secretary of the Ministry of Justice and as the Director General of the Consumer Affairs Authority.
A lawyer with 25 years of experience in the legal profession, he has also held positions as a board member of the Post Graduate Institute of Medicine, Sri Lanka Independent Television Network, Prima Ceylon, and the Sri Lanka Ayurvedic Corporation. Currently, he is serving at Sri Lankan Airlines.
Mr Chan Chee Beng was appointed to the Board as a Non-Executive Director on 5 June 2008 and subsequently to the Board of Mobitel (Pvt) Ltd., SLT Property Management (Pvt) Ltd., SLT Campus (Pvt) Ltd. SLT Digital Info Services (Pvt) Ltd., and SLT Visioncom (Pvt) Ltd. He also serves as the Chairman of Remuneration & Nomination Committee.
He counts over 40 years of experience in investment banking, general and financial management and accounting. He worked at Ernst & Young and Morgan Grenfell & Co. Ltd., prior to joining the Usaha Tegas Sdn Bhd (UTSB) Group in 1992 as Head of Corporate Finance. He serves on the Boards of several companies including Bumi Armada Berhad, Binariang GSM Sdn Bhd, Maxis Communications Berhad of Malaysia and Yu Cai Foundation.
Mr Chan holds an Honours Degree in Economics and Accounting from the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales.
Mr Lawrence Paratz was appointed to the Board of Sri Lanka Telecom PLC as an Independent Non-Executive Director with effect from 26 May 2010. He is the Chairman of the Technology Subcommittee and a member of the Senior Tender Board and Remuneration & Nomination Committee. He serves on the Boards of e-Channelling PLC, Mobitel (Pvt) Ltd., SLT Property Management (Pvt) Ltd., SLT Campus (Pvt) Ltd., Sri Lanka Telecom (Services) Ltd., SLT Visioncom (Pvt) Ltd., Mobit Technologies (Pvt) Ltd., and SLT Digital Info Services (Pvt) Ltd. Mr Lawrence Paratz holds an M. Sc. (Telecommunication Systems) with Distinction and was awarded the Philips prize from Essex University and an M. Eng. Sc. from the University of Queensland. He is a Fellow of Engineers Australia (FIEAust) and an alumnus of the Stanford University Executive Development Programme. He also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Science and Engineering (Honours). In 2011, he was elected as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE). Mr Paratz has more than 40 years of experience in all facets of telecommunication including mobile, fixed, broadband, satellite and international networks both domestic and international. This includes capital and infrastructure development, operations, sales, customer service and regulatory issues. As a Director and Chief Executive of Acacia Australia Pty Ltd., he was responsible for the development of an integrated proposal for the delivery of national broadband communication for Australia. He has served as a Director of Maxis Communication Berhad, as Chairman of the Technology Committee of the Board, as a Director of Vernet Pty Ltd., a Company providing ultra high-speed Broadband to Universities and Research Establishments in Australia, and as a former Senior Executive of Telstra Corporation. He also serves on the Board of Real Thing AI Pty Ltd., an Australian high technology company with subsidiaries in the USA and UK, and Razorback Pty Ltd., a company incorporated in Victoria, Australia. He is an Advisor to major companies in the Australian Telecommunication market. Mr Paratz has had executive responsibility for multi-billion dollar programmes and integrations including network transformations and deployments across multiple technologies, with extensive experience in international, metropolitan regional and rural communications. He previously served as a member of the Board of the Australian Government’s Internet Assistance Programme. He has been an invited speaker at the Australian Health Informatics Conference, and the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering. He was formerly Chairman of the On-Trac@ Peter Mac Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Programme and has been involved in a number of initiatives in e-health.
Uthaya Kumar K Vivekananda was with PricewaterhouseCoopers for nearly 36 years. He has led and worked on some of the most challenging and complex assignments, both in Malaysia and globally, working with multinational and blue-chip national clients in audit, business advisory, mergers and acquisitions, valuations, privatisations, Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and cross-border transactions.
Mr Amarasekera has expertise in the telecom industry spanning 29 years. Mr Amarasekera has been associated with globally renowned telcos: Singapore Telecommunications Ltd. [SingTel] in Singapore & Sri Lanka; Sri Lanka Telecom’s Mobitel; Maxis Berhad in Malaysia; Aircel Limited in India, and Ncell Axiata in Nepal. Suren’s strong cultural adaptation skills have been greatly honed with in-depth multi-market work exposure gained during multi-year stints in Singapore, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, India and Nepal.
He has provided advisory services in ICT and digital transformation (Tactile Internet, 5G/6G and SuperApps) since 2020. During 2017-2019, he was the Strategic Projects Director, South Asia Region with the Axiata Group Berhad. Mr Amarasekera was appointed MD/CEO of Ncell Axiata in July 2017. He widened Ncell’s market leadership and led the digital transformation that further elevated the company's position with US$575 million annual turnover and an EBITDA margin of 60%.
From 2014 -2017, Mr Amarasekera served as the Chief Enterprise Officer of Aircel Limited with responsibility for 4G LTE Services, Enterprise, Wholesale and Carrier Businesses and notably facilitated the sale of 20 MHz of Aircel's 4G spectrum in eight circles for approx. US$600 million as a debt-reduction mechanism.
Mr Amarasekera served as EVP and Joint COO of Maxis Berhad, Malaysia from 2011-2013 and guided the company to be the first to commercially launch 4G in Malaysia and had overall P&L management with annual turnover of MYR 9 Billion and an EBITDA margin of 50%. He served as a Board Member of the Bridge Alliance, Singapore, serving over 750 million customers
From 2005 -2011, Mr Amarasekera was the CEO of Mobitel propelling the company to achieve revenue market share growth from 12% to over 26%, making Mobitel rank 2nd in a fiercely competitive market.
Mr Amarasekera worked at Singapore Telecommunications [SingTel] in Singapore from 1999-2005 in numerous Senior Management capacities and prior to that from 1992-1998 was among the first non-Singaporeans to head an overseas operation. He was the Managing Director of Lanka Communication Services and Lanka Cellular Services and he was instrumental in its successful divestiture of Call Link effecting a smooth transition to Hutchinson in August 1997.
He holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Computer Systems Engineering from Syracuse University, New York, USA and a MBA from University of Chicago, Booth School of Business, Illinois, USA.
Prof. Kithsiri Liyanage currently serves as a senior professor in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Peradeniya, where he has been a faculty member for over 25 years. Prior to this, he held academic positions at the University of Tokyo, the University of Washington and the University of Peradeniya. He serves as a Director on the Board of Bank of Ceylon. During his time as a faculty member in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Peradeniya, he has been involved in several national-level roles, including serving as the secretary to the Ministry of National Policies, Economic Affairs Child Youth and Cultural Affairs, as well as holding positions such as Chairman of PUCSL, Chairman of Engineering Service Board, and Member of the NSCC. He has also participated in numerous national committees and policy forums. Moreover, he has held visiting positions at the University of Tokyo, Japan, Oulu University, Finland, and Meijo University, Japan. Additionally, he has served as the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Ruhuna and the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies at SLUT. He has also held several other positions, including Director of the Information Technology Center and Director of the Computing Center of the Faculty of Engineering, as well as Head of the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department at the University of Peradeniya. Furthermore, he has served as a member of the board of Directors of the MILODA Academy of Financial Studies. He obtained his B.Sc.Eng. (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka in 1983, and his M.Eng. and Dr Eng. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Tokyo, Japan in 1988 and 1991, respectively. He is a fellow of Institute of Engineers Sri Lanka, a Senior Member of IEEE, USA, and a Chartered Engineer.
Dr. Dasanayake possess a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from the Washington University in St. Louis with research experience in control systems and optimization. He also holds a M.Sc. degree from the same university and a B.Sc.Eng. Electrical and Electronic Engineering degree from the University of Peradeniya.
He is a senior lecturer attached to the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Peradeniya and counts over 12 years of experience in both foreign and local industries. He also serves as a Director Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka.
He has also penned numerous journal and conference publications pertaining to engineering.
Dr. Keeragala is a distinguished Special Grade Officer of the Sri Lanka Administrative Service with over 34 years of experience in the public service. His career, extending from Divisional administration to Provincial and Central Government levels, showcases his expertise in administration, education, health, and project management. Notably, he has served as Secretary in the State Ministry of National Policies & Economics Affairs and the State Ministry of Finance, significantly influencing National Policies, Economic Affairs and Fiscal & Financial management.
Among his versatile roles, he has served as Executive Chairman of the Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation Ltd and Chairman of the National Youth Corps, demonstrating strategic leadership and a commitment to organizational excellence. His career also includes responsible positions within the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of National Policies & Economic Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs, Project Management, and Southern Development, and he has been a pivotal figure in steering initiatives for youth development & SME business development, vocational training, and human resource development across a variety of sectors.
Dr. Keeragala’ s academic achievements are profound, including a Doctoral Scholar in Economics (PhD) at the University of Colombo, a Master of Arts in Economics from the same institution, and a Bachelor of Science in Public Administration from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. He also holds a professional Doctorate in Management from a recognized university in the USA and is a qualified Attorney-at-Law of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka and a Licentiate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka, blending theoretical and practical aspects of Legal and Financial Management acumen.
His career has also been enriched by significant roles such as Legal Advisor at the Tax Appeal Commission, Board Member at Lanka Industrial Estate Ltd., and Arbitrator at the Ministry of Labour & Foreign employment, showcasing his diverse capabilities and contributions across various facets of public service. Throughout his career, Dr. Keeragala has also gained valuable international exposure by participating in numerous high-level forums and training programs across the globe. This international experience has not only expanded his strategic perspectives but also enhanced his leadership capabilities, positioning him as a key asset in governance and public service. Dr. Keeragala is dedicated to leveraging his comprehensive experience and insights for the ongoing development and prosperity of the nation and its citizens.
Mr. Vidanapathirana is an attorney- at law of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka and counts 15 years of practice at the Bar as a counsel and Instructing Attorney. He currently serves as the head of Vidanapathirana Associates. He commands an extensive practice in the Supreme Court, other Appellate Courts, the Commercial High Court and District Court mainly in the areas of Commercial Law, Construction Law, Civil Law, Administrative Law and Human Rights. He is an expert on Sri Lankan as well as International Laws. He acts in International Jurisdictions at the highest level as well as in Sri Lanka. He also possesses Commercial Arbitration expertise. He serves as a Non-Executive Director on several Private and Public Companies.
Mr. Mohottigedara is a Member of the Sri Lanka Administrative Services with over 20 years of working experience in the General Treasury in the fields of Revenue Administration, Managements Services, Public Enterprises, Cabinet affairs and HRM. Presently he is a Senior Assistant Secretary of the Cabinet and Parliament Affairs of the General Treasury.
Mr. Mohottigedara holds a BSc in Science from the University of Peradeniya, a MSc in Geography (Development and Planning) from the Faculty of Social Science of the University of Kelaniya, Post Graduate Diploma on Human Resource Management from the PGDHRM of the University of Kelaniya, Master of Human Resource Management from the Faculty of Commerce and Management, University of Kelaniya and with the professional qualifications of AMCIPM from the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management and FCPM from the Institute of Chartered Professional Managers.
Prior to this appointment, he held several senior positions in the Department of Management Services, Department of Customs and the Ministry of Finance.
He had also served as a Director on several Private and Public Companies.
Mr Mahesh Athukorale is an Attorney-atLaw. He holds an MBA from the University of Colombo, and a Bachelor’s Degree of Law from the Open University of Sri Lanka. He is an Associate Member of The Chartered Governance Institute of UK.
In his career spanning over 26 years he has more than 18 years of experience in the SLT Group and over eight years in the mercantile and financial sectors.
He also functions as Company Secretary for Board Subcommittees and subsidiaries of SLT Group.
Driven by an interest in advancing technologies and accommodating the growing needs of consumers and enterprises Mr. Janaka Abeysinghe, the Chief Executive Officer of Sri Lanka Telecom, started his career at SLT in 1991 straight out of the University of Moratuwa, where he graduated with First Class Honors in Electronic & Telecommunications Engineering.
A keen tech enthusiast, Mr. Abeysinghe believes that to be successful in the race for digital innovation; strengthening digital skills, rolling out digital tools, and accelerating new product development in a collaborative environment is essential. He realises the importance of new opportunities for bundled service offerings, IoT solutions and enhanced flexibility in purchasing and consuming services to enable business agility; and brings his extensive insight and learning to his vision for his role as Chief Executive.
Prior to taking up the mantle of CEO, Mr. Abeysinghe, as Chief Enterprise and Wholesales Officer, led the Enterprise & Wholesale business of SLT that provides integrated voice and data solutions to Enterprises, and Government Institutions. He earlier served as General Manager Enterprise & International Sales and has extensive experience in the areas of Enterprise Digital Services, Enterprise Communications Solutions, Data Communications, Business Development, Domestic & International Switching Operations and Global Wholesale Voice & Data Business.
A Fulbright Scholar, Mr. Abeysinghe earned a Masters’ Degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering from of the University of Kansas, USA and is a Chartered Engineer, a member of the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka, and a member of the Computer Society of Sri Lanka. Mr. Abeysinghe also served on the Board of the Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology (SLINTEC) as a Non-Executive Director from 2014 to 2018.
Mr Sudharshana Geeganage is the Group Chief Financial Strategy and Treasury Officer of the SLT Group and Chief Financial Officer of Mobitel, holding key responsibilities in Finance and Corporate Strategy. He is a Director and an Audit Committee Member of eChannelling PLC from 2016. He also serves as a Policy Group Member for GSMA APAC. He counts 27 years of corporate experience and possesses a unique blend of expertise spanning Management consultancy, Investment and Development banking, Finance, Economics, and Strategy.
He commenced his career in telecommunications at Mobitel in 2003 and held multiple senior management positions in the Company prior to assuming the title of Group Chief Financial Strategy Officer. He performed a key role in the development of Mobitel’s growth strategy that led it to becoming one of the most profitable telecommunications companies in Sri Lanka. He was involved in driving pioneering initiatives that made communication available and affordable to all of Sri Lanka. Mr Sudharshana is a Stanford LEAD Distinguished Scholar and holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from University of Moratuwa and a Master of Economics from University of Colombo. He also is a Fellow of Chartered Institute of Management Accountants’ UK and is a Chartered Financial Analyst.
Mr Prabhath currently holds the position of Chief Corporate and Digital Officer of the Company. Current portfolio spans Corporate Strategy, Regulations, Tariff, Programme Management and Digital Projects, R & D Quality Assurance & Information Security and Business Continuity Management of the Company.
He joined Sri Lanka Telecom in 1991 as an Engineer, counts over 30 years of multi-disciplinary experience in the telecommunication industry, in the field of Engineering, Management. He counts 20 years of experience in Corporate Management of telecommunication industry.
During his career, he has gained extensive industry-related knowledge and trainings from National and International Academies in number of countries. Further, he has undergone several certificates courses in other disciplines in Management, Accounting, Marketing, Secretariat services and General Management. He is a trainer of Commonwealth Telecommunication Organisation (CTO) programmes.
Mr Prabhath is a Charted Engineer by his profession, holds BSc(Eng.) Honours Degree from University of Peradeniya specialising in the field of Electrical and Electronics Engineering. He is a Fellow member of Institution of Engineers in Sri Lanka (IESL) and holds Master of Business Administration Degree from Anglia Ruskin University of UK.
With a career spanning over 28 years at Sri Lanka Telecom, Mr Prabhath Dahanayake’s multidisciplinary exposure in the fields of Engineering, Project Management, Business and Marketing, position him as an invaluable resource in this dynamic time in the Organisation’s journey.
During his quarter-century tenure at SLT, he has held an illustrious variety of Senior Management positions at the telecom giant, including but not limited to over a decade’s worth of marketing experience, as well as Head of Province and General Manager – Product Development and Management.
A Chartered Engineer with a BSc Degree in Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunications from the University of Moratuwa, he completed a Master’s Degree in Business Administration with core studies at the University of Ruhuna.
Mr Prabhath Dahanayake has been instrumental in driving the Company’s broadband-led new services development, as well as the crucial repositioning of SLT’s flagship products and services. His role as Chief Marketing Officer stations him on an ideal platform to revolutionise Sri Lanka Telecom’s strategy and marketing vision. During his carrier, he has gained extensive industry-related knowledge and trainings from NTT training centre – Japan, Training institute in Netherland, Nokia of Finland, Spain, and UK.
Mr Imantha Wijekoon is a Chartered Engineer with a Degree in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering from the University of Moratuwa. In addition, he holds an MBA from the Postgraduate Institute of Management, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. In his career at SLT spanning over 25 years he has gained extensive exposure in the fields of Regional Operations, Project Management and Consumer and SME sales operations. He has undergone telecommunication operation and business-related trainings in several foreign countries. Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) of Sweden, LG Cables and Machinery Ltd., of South Korea, Korea Telecom of South Korea, and AOTS of Japan are few such institutes to mention. He has also participated in many international and local conferences and workshops. Next Generation Networks, Fixed Mobile Convergence, CRM Change Management, Telecommunication Business Simulation, Value Driven Marketing, Total Telecom Congress and World Mobile Congress are several such events.
Mr Wijekoon counts for over 10 years of experience in the consumer sales segment. In his professional carrier at SLT he has held the senior positions of Head of Province, Deputy Head of Regions, General Manager Customer Service, Regional General Manager and Chief Sales Officer. Since November 2019 he serves as a Non-Executive Director of SLT Services.
Mr. Jayasinghe joined SLT in 2001 following various roles in recognized organizations. In his present role, he leads the Enterprise & Wholesale business of SLT that provides integrated voice and data solutions to Enterprises, Government Institutions, Domestic Telco Operators and Global Wholesale Carriers.
In his career at SLT spanning for 21 years, he has held a number of senior positions, including General Manager Government Business, General Manager Sales Metro & region 2, Deputy General manager Enterprise Sales Large business, Deputy General Manager Training & Development. He has extensive experience in the areas of Enterprise & Government Sales, Enterprise Communications Solutions, Business Development, Training & Development, Consumer & SME Sales operation and Regional sales management.
He holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Colombo and a BSc Honors degree in Electronics & Telecommunications Engineering from the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. He is a Chartered Engineer, a member of the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka.
Mr Sanjeewa Samaranayake is the Group Chief Financial Officer of Sri Lanka Telecom PLC and counts over 25 years of management experience, holding senior positions in reputed manufacturing, trading and service organizations in Sri Lanka and overseas. He is a Fellow Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (UK) and of the Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka. He holds an MBA from the Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM), University of Sri Jayewardenepura and a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of Colombo. He followed an Advance Management Programme (AMP) conducted by the Kellogg Business School in USA and a Mergers & Acquisitions Course conducted by the Chicago Booth, University of Chicago, USA.
He joined Sri Lanka Telecom PLC as the Group Chief Financial Officer in September 2018. Prior to joining SLT, he served as the Group Chief Financial Officer of a leading conglomerate in Sri Lanka diversified into consumer, healthcare and transportation sectors. Prior to his appointment as the Group Chief Financial Officer, he served as the Managing Director and as the Director - Finance and Supply Chain of the healthcare sector in the same conglomerate. Further, during his career, he worked as the Group Financial Controller and also as a member of the Senior Management Committee in a reputed company engaged in exports in Sri Lanka.
He held many senior positions of the Chamber of Pharmaceuticals Industry of Sri Lanka and last being the Senior Vice President position for two consecutive years. He was a committee member of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, Import Section for several years holding senior positions.
He was awarded the prestigious “Platinum Honours Award” by the Postgraduate Institute of Management Alumni in 2010 and the “Diamond Service Award” for the “Most Outstanding Business Leader of the Year” awarded jointly by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and the Postgraduate Institute of Management Alumni in 2016.
Mr Gamalath joined SLT in 1992. He holds a BSc (Eng) Honors Degree in Electronics & Electrical Engineering from University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. He is a Chartered Engineer of the Institution of Engineers of Sri Lanka and is a member of IET (UK). He has an experience of over 28 years in IT and Telecommunication. His experience counts to 8 years in International Switching and 20 years in IT. He has hold the positions of DGM/System Administration, GM/Systems, GM/System Development & Network and GM/IT Infrastructure during his career in IT. He has pioneered in introducing IT Disaster Recovery, IT data centre constructions, Infrastructure Consolidation & Virtualisation, Data Analytics and has contributed into introducing multiple IT applications in SLT. He has vast experience in IT project management delivering successful projects
Mr Mangala Samarajeewa joined SLT in 1997 and holds a BSc (Eng.) in Electronics and Telecommunications from the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. He is a Chartered Engineer and Corporate Member of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka. With 23 years of work experience in various capacities, he has strong managerial and technical skills to provide leadership to SLT’s Network Group.
As a professional in the telecommunication industry, he has participated in many overseas trainings, seminars, and various forums organised by international training institutions, top ranking telecommunication service providers, and reputed telecommunication equipment vendors. In this role he oversees the entire network operation of SLT including Transport and Access, Network Services, Data Centre and Cloud Services, Power and AC, Service Operations, National Fiberisation Programme and Projects.
In the path to his current position as Chief Network Officer, he has proven excellence in management of technology and programme management as a senior manager. His major achievements are leading the implementation of National Broadband Network (i-Sri Lanka Programme), Lanka Government Network (LGN) and the SEA-ME-WE-5, 6 Submarine Cable System. He has overseen the operations of the Field Services Projects Unit in SLT for fast deployment of the network in the Northern and Eastern Provinces of Sri Lanka and also held a range of positions in operations and maintenance of the SLT network at regional level. He is also working as the sponsor for the National fiberisation Programme.
He is a member of the International Management Committees for the submarine cable consortiums of SEA-ME-WE 3, 4, 5 and 6, Dhiraagu – SLT, and Bharath Lanka Submarine Cable Systems.
Mr Samarajeewa is the present Vice President of the Japan-Sri Lanka Technical and Cultural Association (JASTECA) and was the Past Secretary General of the South Asia Federation of AOTS Alumni Societies (SAFAAS).
Mr Saman Abeysekara joined SLT in 1998 following various roles in recognised organisations. He holds a BSc (Eng.) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. He is a Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Institute of Engineers Sri Lanka.
He has 25 years of vast experience as a professional in telecommunication industry. During his career he has served as a Greater Colombo Telecommunication Improvement Project Engineer for an international company, Supply Credit Project Engineer for Sri Lanka Telecom Services, Assistant Director Interoperability for Telecommunication Regulatory Commission Sri Lanka. He has served for SLT in the capacity of Project Manager of the Rural Telecommunication Development Project, Regional Telecommunication Manager, Provincial Deputy General Manager, Regional General Manager and Deputy Chief Regional Operating Officer, Chief Asset Property and Security Management Officer before being appointed as the Chief Administrative Officer of SLT. He has wide experience in areas such as Project Management, Regional Operation and Maintenance, Customer Service, Consumer and SME Sales Operation, Property Development and Security Management.
Mr Jeewapadma Sandagomi is the Group Chief Supply Chain Management Officer at SLT-MOBITEL and counts over 23 years of professional experience in both public and private Enterprises. During nearly two decades long tenure at Mobitel, he has been leading different roles and responsibilities at Mobitel, including IT Strategy, Information Security, Project Management, Revenue Assurance and Enterprise Risk Management and Procurement.
He is a Charted Engineer of the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka, and holds a MBA in Management of Technology, and B.Sc. Engineering degree from University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. Further, he holds, CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), PMP (Project Management Professional) and CMA-Aus (Certified Management Accountant – Australia) credentials as well. During his tenure at Mobitel, he was instrumental in setting up new Policy frameworks, Process digitalisation’s and leading multiple key IT transformation projects successfully. Further, Mr Sandagomi has extended his voluntary contribution as a resource person at multiple forums related to Cyber Security and ICT domain. Mr Sandagomi was the founder President for Sri Lanka Chapter of ISC2, a well-acclaimed global professional body for Cyber Security professionals. The Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL) recognised Sandagomi with the prestigious “CISO of the year” award at the National ICT awards ceremony held in year 2021.