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Deshamanya M. D. D. Pieris

Deshamanya M. D. D. Pieris

Desamanya Dharmasiri Pieris, a luminary whose career has traced the evolution of Sri Lanka's civil service, stands as a towering figure in the annals of public service.
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Mr. Harsha Aturupane

Mr. Harsha Aturupane

Mr. Harsha Aturupane is a Lead Economist and Program Leader for Human Development for Sri Lanka and the Maldives. He has a Ph.D and M.Phil in Economics from the University of Cambridge, and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Postgraduate Diploma in Economic Development from the University of Colombo.
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Dr. R.H.S. Samaratunga

Dr. R.H.S. Samaratunga

Dr. Samaratunga embarked on his distinguished career with the Sri Lanka Administrative Service in 1984, marking the commencement of a journey that showcased his exceptional leadership and expertise.
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Dr. Travis Perera

Dr. Travis Perera

Dr. Perera is a Senior Consultant and Member of the Board of Study at the Postgraduate Institute of Management, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, specializing in the areas of Entrepreneurship, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Leadership and Business Development, Human Resource Development, and Organizational Behavior.
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Mr. Austin Fernando

Mr. Austin Fernando

Mr. Fernando has an illustrious and long career in public service commencing from being a teacher at Nagoda Maha Vidyalaya in Galle. He started his career in administration by entering the Ceylon Administrative Service in 1967.
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Mr. Faiz Mohideen

Mr. Faiz Mohideen

Mr. Faiz Mohideen is on the board of Dipped Products Plc and Kelani Valley Plantations Plc. In his past career he held the position of Deputy Secretary at Sri Lanka Ministry of Finance & Planning and Director General of External Resources Department, Ministry of Finance and Planning.
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Mr.Lalith R. De Silva

Mr.Lalith R. De Silva

Mr. Lalith Rukman De Silva, known fondly as Lalith R De Silva, is a distinguished member of the Sri Lanka Accountants Service, weaving a narrative of excellence and expertise in the intricate world of finance.
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Mr. Lalith Weeratunga

Mr. Lalith Weeratunga

Mr. Weeratunga commenced his tenure in the Sri Lanka Administrative Service in January 1977, embarking on a distinguished career marked by numerous high-profile roles within the public service.
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Mr. Pius Fernando

Mr. Pius Fernando

Mr. Puis Fernando embarked on his distinguished career in public service as an Auditor in the Auditor General’s Department from 1970 to 1978, subsequently assuming the roles of Secretary and Accountant in the Health Department in Kandy until 1984. In 1984, he transitioned to the Sri Lanka Government Accountants Service, marking a pivotal moment in his professional journey.
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Mr. Ravinatha Aryasinha

Mr. Ravinatha Aryasinha

Mr. Aryasinha started his professional life in 1981 as a journalist at the Ceylon Daily News and was a pioneer in the setting up of the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation, where he served as Senior Political Correspondent from 1982-88 before he became a member of the Sri Lanka Foreign Service.
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Mr. S. Ranugge

Mr. S. Ranugge

Mr. Ranugge embarked on his executive journey in the dynamic world of the public sector back in 1987, marking the inception of a career defined by a rich tapestry of experiences.
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Mr. Udaya R. Seneviratne

Mr. Udaya R. Seneviratne

Mr. Udaya Seneviratne is a distinguished public administrator with an impressive career spanning over 37 years, marked by his multifaceted expertise in public service, business, management, finance, and the cooperative sector.
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Mr. V. Kanagasabapathy

Mr. V. Kanagasabapathy

Mr. Kanagasabapathy commands over 40 years of service in the public sector having served in several senior capacities and retired as Director General of Public Enterprise in the Treasury.
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Mrs. Chandrani Senaratna

Mrs. Chandrani Senaratna

Ms. Senaratna's odyssey in the public sector, marked by dedication and unwavering commitment, commenced in 1984 when she became an integral part of the Sri Lanka Administrative Service.
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Mrs. Pearl Weerasinghe

Mrs. Pearl Weerasinghe

Mrs. Pearl Weerasinghe's journey unfolds as a narrative rich with diverse roles and groundbreaking achievements.
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Mrs. Vijeyalakshmy Jegarasasingam

Mrs. Vijeyalakshmy Jegarasasingam

Mrs. Jegarasasingam's journey through the realms of public service commenced in 1972 when she donned the mantle of a young cadet in the Sri Lanka Administrative Service, embarking on a journey that would shape her illustrious career.
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Ms. G.D. Chandra Ekanayake

Ms. G.D. Chandra Ekanayake

Ms. Ekanayake embarked on her journey in the Sri Lanka Administrative Service in 1984, paving the way for an illustrious career marked by dedication, expertise, and leadership.
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Ms. Indrani Sugathadasa

Ms. Indrani Sugathadasa

Mrs. Sugathadasa joined the Sri Lanka Administrative Service in 1977. Her career of over 35 years in the public sector includes numerous positions as Asst Secretary, Plan Implementation; Director, National Youth Services Council; Director, Women’s Bureau; Secretary, Ministry of Child Development & Women’s Empowerment; and Secretary, Ministry of Plantation Industries.
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Ms. Padmini Ratnayake

Ms. Padmini Ratnayake

Ms. Padmini Ratnayake is a Retired Senior Govt. Servant of the Sri Lanka Administrative Service. She held the post of Additional Secretary at the Ministry of Labour Relations & Foreign Employment prior to retirement and following that was the Advisor to the Minister of Foreign Employment and the Minister of Justice and Prison reforms Sri Lanka.
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Guidance from the Forefront of Leadership

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Select from our esteemed panel of mentors to guide you on your path to public service excellence. Enter the names, phone numbers, and emails of up to five mentors whose expertise aligns with your aspirations. Submit the form to initiate a mentoring journey tailored to your professional development goals.

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