Board of Directors

Chairman

Eng. Sunil Senarath Kahanda, Chartered Electrical Engineer, holds a Bachelor of the Science. of Engineering specializing in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Peradeniya and a Diploma in Business Management from the University of Ruhuna. With nearly four decades of experience in power generation and distribution, he has served in senior leadership roles at the Ceylon Electricity Board, including Deputy General Manager and Chief Engineer positions, and worked internationally with Mott MacDonald Ltd. in the UK on major diesel power projects. His expertise covers project management, tender preparation, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of diesel power stations and distribution networks, with specialized knowledge of SEMT Pielstick generators and IEC standards. He has undergone advanced training in Singapore, the UK, India, Malaysia, and South Korea, and is a member of the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka and the Institution of Engineering and Technol

Director-Treasury Representative

Mr. Lahiru Wewalage joined Sri Lanka Accountants’ Service in 2015 and at present attached to the Department of State Accounts of the General Treasury of the Ministry of Finance. He is working as Deputy Director in Financial Management Information System Division and has over 08 years of experience at the Treasury. Mr. Wewalage is an Associate member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (ACA) and Associate member of the Association of Public Finance Accountants of Sri Lanka (APFA). He holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting (Special) Degree (Second Class Upper division) awarded by Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce of University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka in 2011. Previously he was a member of Board of Directors of National Salt Limited from March 2022 to November 2024. Currently he is serving as member of Board of Directors of Skills Development Fund Limited from November 2024 onwards.

Director

Ashan Mendis is a senior hospitality professional with over 20 years of experience in the tourism and hotel industry. A graduate of the Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism & Hotel Management, he has held managerial positions within the hotel sector and has also served as a Lecturer in Front Office Operations. He is a certified NVQ Assessor and currently serves as an Inspection Officer, contributing to quality assurance and standards development in the industry. As a Motivator and Career Guide, he is committed to empowering youth through skills development. He is also actively engaged in social service, supporting people-centred government initiatives and community development efforts.

Director

Dr. Anusha Liyanage, with a distinguished academic background including a Doctor of Business Administration, MBA, and B.Com.sp. from the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, is a trailblazer in career guidance research in the country. Prior to becoming a full time academic a decade ago, he has served in managerial positions in Human Resources Management and Learning and Development in various prominent companies in the private sector. In addition to those, he was a senior lecturer and the former Head of NIBM Galle and Matara Campuses. A member of Asia Pacific Career Development Association, International Association for Cross Cultural Psychology, International Organization for Psychometric Tests, Toastmasters International, National Steering Committee for Career Guidance, Director of Skills Development Funds Limited (under the ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education) and a Level 03 Coach of Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sri Lanka, Dr Liyanage’