Policy Advocacy
Our Sector and Steering Committees led by veterans of policy and industry, study and recommend interventions on crucial macroeconomic and socioeconomic policies, which are submitted to the Government to support the creation of sustainable national policies. At the invitation of the Government, we also serve on the Boards of a multitude of national policy-making institutions, contributing the private sector’s perspective to national policy initiatives.
Agriculture
Scope
To drive the Chamber’s efforts in recommending suitable strategies for the development and modernisation of the agriculture sector, encompassing key sub-sectors such as plantations (tea, rubber, and coconut), paddy, fruits and vegetables, dairy, seafood, and poultry.
Composition
Chair
Mr. Priyantha Dissanayake – COO – Aitken Spence Plantation Managements PLC
Members
Ms. Jayanthi Dharmasena
Managing Director
Hayleys Agriculture Holdings Ltd
Mr. A. C. H. Munaweera
Consultant
All Island Dairy Association
Mr. Ananda Pathirage
CEO
HJS Condiments Ltd
Mr. Irfan Thassim
CEO
Oceanpick Pvt Ltd
Mr. Janaka Gammampila
Group CEO
Silvermill Group of Companies
Mr. Rajeev Pandithage
Executive Director
Diesel and Motor Engineering PLC
Mr. Randeewa Malasooriya
CEO
CBL Natural Foods
Mr. Ranjith Bandara
COO
Unipower Pvt Ltd
Mr. Rolf Blaser
CEO
A. Baur & Co. Pvt Ltd
Mr. Shafeek Samad
Director
Farm’s Pride Pvt Ltd
Mr. Zuraish Hashim
CEO
Development Interplan Ceylon Pvt Ltd
Dr. Manoj Thibbotuwawa
Research Fellow
Institute of Policy Studies
Mr. Ryan Rambukwella
Country Head
Sri Lanka Synthite Lanka Pvt Ltd
Mr. Harsha Karunarathna
Board member
Transgrow Pvt Ltd
Consumer Goods
Scope
To lead the Chamber’s efforts in advancing the growth and competitiveness of the FMCG sector by advocating practical policy and regulatory solutions, promoting innovation and sustainability, and engaging stakeholders to build a resilient, future-ready consumer goods ecosystem.
Composition
Chair
Ms. Harini Rajadasa – Head of Regulatory and External Affairs – Unilever Sri Lanka
Members
Ms. Chulodhara Samarasinghe
Managing Director
The Swadeshi Industrial Works PLC
Mr. Deepal De Alwis
General Manager
Neochem International Pvt Ltd
Mr. Dimuthu Jayasinghe
Director
R&D, Hemas Consumer Brands
Mr. Anuradha Aluwihara
President – Consumer Goods
Sunshine Holdings
Mr. Mifrah Ismail
Head of Commercial
John Keells Retail
Ms. Pravina Raviraj
Reckitt Benckiser
Mr. Vajira Tennakoon
Chief Operating Officer
Singer Sri Lanka PLC
Mr. Channa Pathirana
Chief Operating Officer
Abans PLC
Mr. Sarath Gamage
GM/Director
St Anthony’s Hardware MD, Fletching Logistics
Energy
Scope
To drive the Chamber’s efforts in recommending suitable strategies and advocating practical solutions to resolve pressing issues in the energy sector, particularly the provision of good quality, reliability, and cost-effective power and energy to all sectors of the economy.
Composition
Co-Chair
Mr. Saliya Wickramasuriya – Former Chairman – Petroleum Development Authority of Sri Lanka
Mr. Riyaz Sangani – CEO – Vidullanka PLC
Members
Mr. Manjula Perera
Managing Director
WindForce PLC
Dr. Vidhura Ralapanawe
Executive Vice President
Epic Group
Dr. Lakmal Fernando
Director
Regen Renewables Pvt Ltd
Eng. Dammika Nanayakkara
Chief Operating Officer
LTL Holdings Pvt Ltd
Mr. Prabath Vidanagamage
Representative
Industry Association of Sri Lanka
Mr. Firdowsy Ismail
Representative
Small Hydro Power Developers Association
Mr. Denver De Zylva
Representative
SLASSCOM
Mr. Niro Cooke
Director
Maharaja
Mr. Hussain Akbarally
Director
Akbar Brothers Ltd
Mr. Yohan Lawrence
Secretary General
Joint Apparel Association Forum
Mr. Sanjeewa Anthony
Executive Director
Jetwing Hotels
Finance and Capital
Scope
To drive the Chamber’s efforts in recommending suitable strategies and advocating the development of a strong, inclusive, and future-ready finance and capital markets industry that supports a more dynamic and globally integrated Sri Lankan economy.
Composition
Chair
Ms. Ruvini Fernando – Head of Financial Advisory, Deloitte Sri Lanka and Maldives
Members
Mr. Nishantha Hewavithana
Senior Vice President
Colombo Stock Exchange
Mr. Senaka Kakiriwaragodage
Chief Executive Officer
NDB Capital Holdings Limited
Ms. Ayomi Aluwihare
Precedent Partner
F J & G de Saram
Mr. Romani de Silva
Deputy Chairman/Managing Director
Alliance Finance Company PLC
Mr. Nihal Weerapana
Chief Recovery Officer
LOLC Finance PLC
Mr. Prins Perera
Senior Vice President
Treasury, Wholesale & Investment Banking, DFCC Bank PLC
Ms. Ranjani Joseph
Partner – Head of Banking Services and Clients & Markets
KPMG
Mr. Thimal Perera
Chief Executive Officer
DFCC Bank PLC
Mr. Sanath Manatunge
Chief Executive Officer
Commercial Bank
Ms. Tamani Dias
Executive Director / Head of Corporate Coverage
Standard Chartered Bank Sri Lanka
Food and Beverage
Scope
To drive the development, competitiveness, and sustainability of the Food and Beverage sector by advocating enabling policies, ensuring alignment with standards, promoting innovation and food safety, and facilitating public–private engagement to build a resilient and globally competitive industry.
Composition
Chair
Mr. Ruwantha Silva – Senior Manager – Group Regulatory, Ceylon Biscuits Limited
Members
Mr. Ruwan Kumara
Associate Director, Corporate and Regulatory Affairs
Fonterra Brands
Ms. Sheamalee Wickramasinghe
Group Managing Director
Ceylon Biscuits Limited (CBL)
Mr. Chalindra Pathirana
Head of Regulatory Affairs
Nestle Lanka PLC
Ms. Harini Rajadasa
Head of Regulatory Affairs
Unilever Sri Lanka
Mr. Amit Josh
Country Head – Sri Lanka
Varun Beverages Lanka Pvt Ltd
Mr. Sumudu Samaranayake
Head – Legal & HR
Lanka Canneries Pvt Ltd
Mr. Daminda Gamlath
Vice President Consumer Goods
Ceylon Cold Stores
Mr. Ravi Jayawardena
CEO
Maliban Biscuit Manufactories Pvt Ltd
Ms. Rasika Siriwardhane
Head of Regulator Affairs
Pyramid Wilmar Pvt Ltd
Ms. Nelum Withana
Group Manager – Food Safety and Nutrition
Cargills (Ceylon) PLC
Ms. Gashi Kodithuwakki
Brand Manager
Sunshine Holdings PLC
Healthcare
Scope
To advance the development of the healthcare sector by advocating practical policy and regulatory reforms, supporting innovation and local capacity, and facilitating public–private engagement to build a resilient, patient-centric, and globally aligned healthcare ecosystem.
Composition
Chair
Mr. Shayam Sathasivam – Group Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director of Sunshine Holdings PLC
Members
Dr. Lakith Peiris
Managing Director
Hemas Hospitals and Laboratory Chain
Mr. Mylvaganam Prathabhan
Group CEO / Deputy Chairman
EmerChemie
Mr. Mahanil Perera
Representative from Association of Private Hospitals and Nursing Homes
Durdans Hospital
Mr. Pradeep Amarawardane
CFO
D Braun Lanka (Pvt) Ltd / Member, Sri Lanka Chamber of Medical Devices Industry
Mr. Dinesh Atapattu
MD
Morisons Ltd
Mr. Rolf Blaser
MD
A. Baur & Co
Mr. Nalin Cannangara
Chairman
Sri Lanka Pharma Manufacturers Association
Mr. Eran Ranasinghe
Managing Director
George Steuart Health Representative from Sri Lanka Chamber of the Pharmaceutical Industry (SLCPI)
Mr. Nimal Ratnayake
Group Chief Marketing Officer
Lanka Hospitals PLC
Infrastructure
Scope
To drive the Chamber’s efforts in recommending suitable strategies and advocating solutions to resolve pressing issues pertaining to infrastructure development.
Composition
Chair
Eng. Maj. Ranjith Gunatilleke- Managing Director, Sanken Construction (Pvt) Ltd
Members
Mr. Christopher Joshua
Executive Vice President
Access Engineering PLC
Mr. Harsha De Seram
Chairman
International Construction Consortium Pvt Ltd
Mr. Kamal Dorabawila
Principal Investment Officer
International Finance Corporation
Mr. Mega Kularatne
Maga Engineering
Mr. Nayana Mawilmada
Sector Head, Property Group
John Keells Holdings PLC
Mr. Priyantha Perera
Chairman
Sierra Construction Ltd
Ms. Romali Tudawe
CEO
Tudawe Brothers Pvt Ltd
Mr. Tulci Aluwihare
Asst Managing Director
CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd
Logistics and Transport
Scope
To drive the Chamber’s efforts towards the development of coherent and future-ready national strategies on transport and logistics, while advocating solutions to resolve critical policy, regulatory, and operational constraints affecting the sector. The Chamber will also proactively engage in promoting digitalisation, automation, and the adoption of emerging technologies to enhance efficiency, transparency, and integration across supply chains. In doing so, it will support efforts to build a smarter, greener, and more competitive logistics ecosystem that aligns with national sustainability goals and facilitates trade, investment, and connectivity. The Chamber will serve as a platform for public-private dialogue to foster innovation, strengthen institutional coordination, and position Sri Lanka as a regional logistics hub.
Composition
Chair
Mr. Romesh David – CEO – South Asia Gateway Terminals
Members
Ms. Shehara de Silva
Managing Direcotr
McLarens Holdings Ltd
Prof. Amal Kumarage
Senior Professor
University of Moratuwa
Ms. Gayani de Alwis
Chairperson
Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce Sri Lanka
Mr. Dinesh de Silva
Senior International Trade Facilitation Expert
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Amal Rodrigos
Director
Hayleys Advantis Ltd
Mr. Chaminda Perera
Head of Cargo
SriLankan Airlines
Mr. Shano Sabar
Chairman
Ceylon Association of Shipping Agents
Mr. Chandima Hulangamuwa
President
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
Mr. Trisherman Frink
Chairperson
Sri Lanka Shippers’ Council
Mr. Sanka Gammanpilla
Deputy Vice Chairman
The Import Section of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Andre Fernando
Vice Chairman
Sri Lanka Logistics and Freight Forwarders Association
Mr. Andrew Perera
Chairperson
Ceylon Motor Traders’ Association
Ms. Kaushalya Gunaratne
Country Head
Uber Sri Lanka (Mobility)
Mr. Zafir Hashim
President – Transportation & Plantation Sectors
John Keells Group
Tourism
Scope
To drive the Chamber’s efforts in recommending suitable strategies for the development of the tourism sector bringing together all key stakeholders under one umbrella and advocating solutions to resolve pressing issues affecting the sector.
Composition
Chair
Ms. Shiromal Cooray- Chairman and Managing Director, Jetwing Travels
Members
President
The Hotels Association of Sri Lanka (THASL)
President
The Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators (SLAITO)
Chairman
Board of Airline Representation (BAR Chairman representing UL)
Representative
Travel Agents Association of Sri Lanka (TAASL) – Outbound
President
Sri Lanka Association of Professional Conference, Exhibition & Event Organizers (SLAPCEO)
Ms. Shibani Thambiyah
Chairperson/Jt. Managing Director, Renuka Hotels Plc Jt. Managing Director – Renuka City Hotels Plc
Mr. Asitha Panabokke
Director Development
Mahaweli Reach Hotel
Mr. Chandra Wickresmasingje
Chairman /Managing Director
Connasiance De Ceylan/Thema Collection
Mr. Mahen Kariyawasan
Chairman /Managing Director
Andrew The Travel Company (Pvt) Ltd
Climate Action
Scope
Advise the Chamber on strategic policy recommendations to both Government and the private sector on climate change mitigation and adaptation, with a focus on aligning national responses with global climate commitments such as the Paris Agreement and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Composition
Co-Chair
Mr. Sheran Fernando – Independent Director / Co-Founder, Innosolve Lanka (Pvt) Ltd and Consultant, Dilmah Tea Company
Dr. Ananda Mallawathanthri – Independent Consultant
Members
Mr. Shahid Sangani
CEO
Coenergi
Dr. Vidhura Ralapanawe
Executive VP
Epic Group
Ms. Shiranee Yasaratne
Advisor
Biodiversity Sri Lanka
Mr. Adheesha Perera
Head of Sustainability
Union Bank PLC
Dr. Kiran Dhanapala
International Sustainability & Environmental Consultant
Ms. Radhini de Costa
Marketing & Communications Consultant
Ms. Yasangi Randeni
IAVP – Corporate Strategy & Sustainability
Aitken Spence
Mr. Nalin Karunathilake
Consultant / Formerly Vice President – Sustainability & Consulting
DFCC Bank PLC
Ms. Zahra Cader
Executive Director
Deloitte
Ms. Natasha Boralessa
Head of ESG and Sustainability Advisory
DL & F De Saram
Ms. Sukitha Arangallage
Head of Sustainability
Cargills
Mr. Jarook Mohamed
Head of Environmental Sustainability
Brandix
Ms. Udara Cumaratunga
DGM Commercial, Marketing & Sustainability
South Asia Gateway Terminals Pvt Ltd
Digital Economy
Scope
Advancing national digitalisation by recommending strategic interventions and advocating practical solutions to address policy, regulatory, and operational barriers to innovation-led development
Composition
Co-Chair
Mr. Supun Weerasinghe, Director/ Group CEO, Dialog Axiata PLC
Mr. Jehan Perinpanayagam, Vice President, John Keells Holdings
Members
Ms. Jayomi Lokuliyana
Co-Founder/CEO
zMessenger Pvt Ltd
Mr. Sachindra Samararatne
Associate Chief Digital Economy Officer
ICTA
Dr. Sankalpa Gamwarige
Managing Director
Nagarro Pvt Ltd
Ms. Avanthi Colombage
Country Manager (SL & Maldives)
VISA Sri Lanka
Ms. Anishka de Zylva
Head of Corporate and Government Affairs
Daraz Sri Lanka
Ms. Shehani Seneviratne
Chairpersons
SLASSCOM
Mr. Shevan Goonetilleke
Executive Director & CEO
Millennium IT ESP
Mr. Channa Manoharan
Country Managing Partner
Deloitte Sri Lanka
Economic Policy
Scope
The Committee monitors the national economy, focusing on key macroeconomic indicators such as inflation, fiscal stability, exchange rates, investment flows, and trade. It identifies evidence-based policy interventions to address emerging risks and opportunities, ensuring private sector perspectives are communicated to policymakers. The Committee prepares submissions to line Ministries and state agencies, shapes the Chamber’s policy positions on critical economic issues, and provides the Board with recommendations on advocacy, strategic engagements, and public interventions to support private sector interests and national economic growth.
Composition
Chair
Mr. Bingumal Thewarathanthri – CEO – Standard Chartered Bank Sri Lanka
Members
Mr. Manjula de Silva
Director
Central Finance PLC & BPPL Holdings PLC<
Mr. Sujeewa Mudalige
Chairman
Ambeon Capital PLC
Mr. Murtaza Jafferjee
Managing Director
JB Securities
Ms. Kasturi Chellarajah
Former Group CEO
Hemas Holdings PL
Mr. Gihan Cooray, ,
Deputy Chairman
John Keells Holdings PLC
Mr. Tharindu Yapa Abeywardena
Head of Research
Sampath Bank PLC
Mr. Maninda Wickramasinghe
Managing Director/CEO
Fitch Ratings Lanka Ltd
Mr. Asoka Peiris
CEO
Cargills PLC
Ms. Shiromal Cooray
Managing Director
Jetwing Travels Sri Lanka
Ms. Subhashini Abeysinghe
Research Director
Jetwing Travels Sri Lanka
Mr. Nalin Karunarathne
CEO
Ceylon Biscuits Ltd
Mr. Suren Rajakarier
Partner/COO
KPMG Sri Lanka
Mr. Ruwan Waidyaratne
Managing Director
Hayleys Advantis Ltd
Mr. Priyantha Dissanayake
COO
Aitken Spence Plantation Managements PLC
Entrepreneurship and SME
Scope
Advancing export competitiveness and facilitate trade
Composition
Co-Chair
Ms. Seylina Peiris, Director, Business Development, Selyn Exporters Pvt. Ltd
Mr. Adheesha Perera, Chief Manager- Head of Sustainability, Union Bank PLC
Members
Dr. Nirmal De Silva
Co-founder-CEO
Paramount Reality Pvt. Ltd
Mr. Upul Dassanayaka, ,
Managing Director
Business Boost 360
Dr. Lalith Welamedage
Managing Director/CEO
Lanka Social Ventures
Ms. Achala Samaradivakara
Director
Good Market
Mr. Vihangun Ariyaratne
Director Strategy & Sustainable Life
Good Life Pvt. Ltd
Mr. Mevan Peiris
CEO
Hatch
Mr. Sachithra Kalingamudali
Editor in Chief
Pulse Derana
Mr. Jonathan Abeywickrema
Director of Strategic Planning
Lanka Impact Investing Network
Mr. Talal Rafi
Economic Consultant
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Mr. Chandula Abeywicrema
Chairman
Lanka Impact Investing Network
Ms. Anoji de Silva
Partner
EY
Ms. Gayani de Alwis
Chairperson
Women’s Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Tusitha Kumarakuasingham
Brand Consultant
Square44
Export Development
Scope
- Advancing export competitiveness and facilitate trade
- Keep the Committee updated on export-related developments within the national economy.
- Provide timely, data-driven insights on sectoral trends, opportunities, and challenges across traditional and emerging markets
- Monitor export performance, global trade shifts, regulatory issues, and business environment constraints.
- Address matters relating to tariff and non-tariff barriers, trade facilitation, market access, and competitiveness.
- Cover areas impacting exports and trade competitiveness, including trade finance, logistics, digital trade, regulatory streamlining, and SME participation.
- Engage with national and international trade bodies and chambers to align advocacy efforts and share best practices
Composition
Co-Chairs
Mr. Vinod Hidaramani, Chairman, Hidaramani Group
Mr. Dinesh de Silva, Senior Trade Facilitation Expert
Members
Mr. Rajitha Kariyawasam
Managing Director
Haycarb PLC
Mr. Saifuddin Jafferjee
Managing Director
Lanka Garments Manufacturing Co. Ltd
Mr. Huzefa Akbarally
Chairman
Tea Exporters Association
Mr. Ranil Goonethilleke
Research Director
Verite Research
Mr. Yohan Lawrence
Secretary General
Joing Apparel Association Forum
Mr. Mano Sekaram
Founder and Board Member
99X
Ms. Tamara Bernard
Deputy General Manager – Corporate Banking
Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC
Dr. Asanka Wijesinghe
Research Fellow
Institute of Policy Studies Sri Lanka
Mr. Nalaka Ratnayake
Deputy General Manager – Group Freight Management
Hayleys PLC
Mr. Chinthaka Wegapitiya
Chief Executive Officer
Laugfs Corporation (Rubber) Ltd
Mr. Sampath Padmawansa
Chief Executive Officer
Global Seafood Pvt Ltd
Ms. Rajitha Jayasuriya, ,
Chairperson
Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters Association
Investment Promotion & Growth
Scope
Advise the Chamber on policy recommendations to Government and private sector on strategies for investment promotion.
Formulate submissions to be made through the CCC with regard to policy interventions that are needed at national level to ensure investment promotion strategies are aligned with the need to generate a significant volume of FDI.
On the back of the successful Sri Lanka Investment Forum (SLIF), to guide the Chamber in terms of the next stage of developing SLIF as a portal for continuous engagement with prospective investors.
Advocate solutions to resolve constraints related to investment promotion and facilitation (domestic and foreign).
Composition
Chair
Mr. Duminda Hulangamuwa – Country Managing Partner – Ernst & Young
Members
Mr. Thulci Aluwihara
Assistant Managing Director
CHEC Port City Colombo
Mr. Vish Govindasamy
Group Managing Director
Sunshine Holdings PLC
Ms. Ruwani Munasinghe
Head of Investment
China Harbor
Mr. Sujeewa Mudalige
Chairman
Ambeon Holdings
Mr. Reyaz Mihular
Chairman and Company Director
Mr. Felix Fernando
Group Director
Omega Line
Mr. Vinod Hirdaramani
Chairman
Hirdaramani Group
Mr. Sulaiman Nishtar/h5>
Partner
Ernst & Young – Tax
Legislation & Governance
Scope
To review and monitor draft legislation affecting the private sector, engage stakeholders to identify law reform needs, and provide timely reports and recommendations to the Board to effectively advance and communicate the CCC’s position to policymakers.
Composition
Chair
Mr. Keerthi Pathiraja, Asst. Director Legal & Regulatory / Company Secretary, Nestlé Lanka
Members
Ms. Dilani Alagaratnam
Board Member
ICLP
Mr. Kirthana Krishnakumar
VP Legal
John Keells Holdings
Ms. Ayomi Aluvihare
Precedent Partner
F J & G De Sarams
Ms. Darshi Talpahewa
Head HR & Legal
Hayleys PLC
Mr. Theja Silva
Chief Legal Officer
Sampath Bank PLC
Ms. Laksara Marapana
Head of Legal & Company Secretary
Unilever SL
Mr. Naomal Goonewardena
Precedent Partner
Nithya Partners
Ms. Yashoravi Bakmeewewa
Representative
EFC
Mr. Dulka Rodrigo
Partner
Julius & Creasy
Mr. Aloka Nandasena
Partner
D L & F De Saram
Ms. Ramani Muttetuwegama
Precedent Partner
Tiruchelvam Associates
Mr. Dushyantha Perera
Partner
Sudath Perera Associates
Ms. Nayana Abeysinghe
Director Legal and Governance
Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka
Ms. Melody Wickramanayake
Head of Legal
HNB Bank PLC
People Development
Scope
Advise the Chamber on policy recommendations to Government and private sector on education, skills and talent development.
Formulate submissions to be made through the CCC with regard to policy interventions that are needed at national level to ensure people development strategies are aligned with the needs of a growing economy.
Advise the Chamber on meaningful actions that can be taken to promote the Agenda for People Development by mobilizing the Private Sector.
Composition
Chair
Dr. Ananada Jayawardena – Commission Member – University Grants Commission
Members
Ms. Chiranthi Cooray
Founder
Accedo Intel
Mr. Dinesh Wickremanayake
Managing Director
WNS Global Services
Mr. Isuru Thilawardena
Deputy General Manager HR
Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC
Ms. Imani Perera
Head of Human Resources – Consumer Foods Section
John Keells Holdings PLC
Mr. Samantha Rajapaksa
Location and Consulting Leader
EY GDS Sri Lanka
Mr. Suresh Muttiah
Group Chief – Human Resources
Aitken Spence PLC
Dr. T.A. Piyasiri
Consultant
Dr. Vishakha Nanayakkara
Director of the Centre for Open and Distance Learning
University of Moratuwa
Public Sector Reforms
Scope
Examine existing government processes to identify those that hinder the efficient execution of functions impacting commercial activity
Composition
Chair
Mr. Manjula de Silva (Chair) – Director, Central Finance PLC
Members
Dr. Malathy Knight
Research Associate
Verité Research (Pvt) Ltd
Dr. Roshan Perera
Senior Research Fellow
Advocata Institute
Mr. G. S. Withanage
Chairman
Civil Aviation Authority
Mrs. Dhara Wijayatilake
Former Ministry Secretary
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Mr. Sunil Hettiarachchi
Former Deputy Director General
SOE Restructuring Unit
Mr. Nishan Mendis
Executive Director
Deloitte
Mr. Anura Dissanayake
Former Secretary to Prime Minister
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Mr. Mangala Yapa
Former Chairman
BOI
Mr. Yohan Samarakody
Chief Risk Officer
Standard Chartered Bank
Public Private Partnerships
Scope
It serves as the Chamber’s lead advisory body on PPP-related reforms, focusing on identifying policy gaps, shaping regulatory frameworks, and promoting institutional mechanisms—such as dedicated PPP agencies—to enable successful project implementation.
Composition
Chair
Mr. Bernhard Stefan – Managing Director, Nestlé Lanka PLC
Members
Ms. Gayathri Manatunga, , EY
Partner
EY
Ms. Kamaya Perera
KPMG Sri Lanka and Maldives
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Mr. Channa Manoharan
Managing Partner
Delotite
Ms. Ruwani Munasinghe
Head of Investment
China Harbor
Mr. Harsha De Seram
Chairman
International Construction Consortium (Pvt) Ltd
Mr. Nayana Mawilmada
Sector Head – Property Group
JKH
Mr. Tulci Aluwihare
Assistant Managing Director
CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd
Mr. Priyantha Perera
Chairman
Sierra Construction Ltd
Ms. Romali Tudawe, Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer
Tudawe Brothers Pvt Ltd
Mr. Hasantha Uswatta
Head of Investment Banking – CEO
Asia Securities Advisors
Tax
Scope
Monitor and evaluate the tax regime applicable in Sri Lanka with particular focus on changes which impact on the private sector, and identify interventions required to be pursued, to ensure that private sector concerns are communicated to the policy makers
Composition
Chair
Mr. Sulaiman Nishtar – Partner Head of Tax, Ernst & Young Sri Lanka & Maldives
Members
Ms. Nilanthi Sivapragasam
Cheif Financial Officer
Aitken Spence PLC
Mr. Suresh Perera – Principal
Head of Tax Regulatory
KPMG Sri Lanka
Mr. N R Gajendran
Senior Partner
Gajma & Co
Mr. Naomal Gunawardena
Precedent Partner
Nithya Partners
Mr. Amal Badugodahewa
Director Tax
Carson Cumberbatch PLC
Ms. Nisreen Rehmanjee
Head of Group Tax
John Keells Holdings PLC
Mr. Shavindra Samaratunga
Head of Group Tax
Hayleys Group
Ms. Charmaine Tillekeratne
Head of Tax
Deloitte Sri Lanka and Maldives
Mrs. Himali Nandika
Assistant Vice President – Finance
Union Bank
Mr. Sampath Thushara
Chief Financial Officer
AIA Insurance Lanka PLC
Ms. Nadeesha Epa
Manager – Group Tax
Dialog Axiata PLC
The Ceylon Chamber works closely with several public and private sector institutions and committees that aim to contribute to the development of Sri Lanka’s socio-economic environment.
- Board of Governors of the University of the Vocational Technology
- Board of Management – Sustainable Energy Authority
- Committee on Tea Auction Regulations of Sri Lanka Tea Board
- Employers Federation Council
- National Coordinating Committee on Extended Producer Responsibility Framework for Plastic Waste Management in Sri Lanka, Ministry of Environment
- National Disaster Management Coordination Committee
- National Steering Committee for Sri Lanka Coral Reef Initiative – IUCN
- Nominations for the National Labour Advisory Council
- Non-degradable Plastic & Polythene Waste Management Committee” – Industrial Development Board
- Policy Council at the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Livestock, Irrigation, Fisheries, and Aquatic Resources.
- Project Implementation Unit of the National Single Window Project
- Sri Lanka Business and Biodiversity Platform
- Steering Committee for Inclusive and Sustainable Businesses to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals in Sri Lanka
- Steering Committee of the Innovation Ecosystem Enhancement Taskforce Committee
- Steering Committee– Sri Lanka Preparedness Partnership
- Working Committee on Implementation of Proposal of Establishment of National Quality Council
