Board Members

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Chilaw Plantations Limited

சில்லா பிளானேஷன்ஸ் லிமிடெட்

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Chilaw Plantations Limited,"Kapruka Sevana",No. 165 Puttalam Road,Chilaw.

Board Members

Chairman / Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Chandana Dissanayaka - B.Com (Special)

Mr. Chandana Dissanayaka was appointed as the Chairman/CEO of Chilaw Plantations Limited on 25th November 2024.

Mr. Chandana Dissanayaka comes from a respectable and well-known family in Kurunegala District and he is a brilliant past pupil at renowned Ibbagamuwa central college and holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Special) Degree from University of Kelaniya. He also followed charted Accountancy conducted by the ICASL.

Mr. Chandana Dissanayaka started his carrier in private sector in 2006 and since then he served key possessions in financial & insurance sector as a Manager, Area Manager & Regional Manager. Before the appointment at CPL he served the possession as a financial & Insurance Consultant.

In above all institutions he has made significant Contribution to achieve the goals and objectives while reaching the higher standards with showing both leadership and management skills.

He is well educated and well experienced person with outstanding management and leadership capabilities.

Director Genaral

Mr. P H Ananda S Wijayarathne

Mr. P H Ananda S Wijayarathne assumed duties as Director General, Ministry of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies on 01st November 2021 is a Special Grade officer in the Sri Lanka Planning Service and has been in the public service for almost 30 years in various positions out of which 25 years’ service in the General Treasury. Mr. Ananda Wijayarathne joined the public service as an Assistant Director in 1994.

Mr. Ananda Wijayarathne holds an Honors Bachelor’s Degree specializing in Business Administration from the University of Ruhuna. He has obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in National Development Planning from the University of Colombo, and a Master’s in International Economic Development from the University of Khung Hee, in South Korea. He also has completed Professional Part 1 of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka in 1996.

He joined the Sri Lanka Planning Service in 1994 and was assigned to Divisional Secretarial, Rideemaliyadda in Badulla District. He joined the External Resources Department in 1999 and was assigned as a Director in the National Budget Department in 2011. He was appointed as Additional Director General to the Department of Public Enterprises in the Ministry of Finance in 2013 was promoted to the Director General of the State Ministry of Money and Capital Market and Enterprise Reforms in 2020, and currently performing in the same capacity in the Ministry of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies.

Mr. Ananda Wijayarathne has also served as a Board Director in many state-owned enterprises.

Director

MR.PVRS Kumar -Bachelor of Science Business Administration (Special)/Diploma of Banking and Finance/Advanced Diploma in Credit Managemen

MR.PVRS Kumara is a Chief Bank Manager with over 29 years of extensive experience in the banking industry. Throughout his career at National Savings Bank, he has honed his skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, management, and leadership, ensuring the delivery of exceptional financial services and fostering organizational growth. Mr.Kumara’s commitment to excellence and adaptability have enabled me to navigate the complex challenges effectively while maintaining a strong focus on customer satisfaction and team development. Beyond his professional endeavors, he is an active social worker, passionate about contributing to community upliftment and promoting positive change.

Director

Director

Mrs Aruni S Ranasinghe

Mrs Aruni S Ranasinghe performs as a member of the Board of Directors of the Chilaw Plantations Ltd since 14th February 2020, representing the Ministry of Plantation Industries. She serves as a Board member in several government institutions.

She is the Additional Secretary (Administration) of the Ministry of Plantation at present. Mrs. Ranasinghe is a Special Grade Officer of the Sri Lanka Administrative Service with 27 years of Government service.

She has been graduated with a degree in Bachelor of Commerce (Special) Hons. of University of Sri Jayawardenapura and obtained a Masters in the field of Public Administration from Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration (SLIDA)

Director

Mr W.Siriwardhana

Mr. Siriwardhana successfully completed the National Diploma in Agriculture - Hardy Senior Technical Institute Ampara and Entrepreneurship Development and Small Business management course in Open University of Sri Lanka.

He has experience in Agriculture Extension and Enterprise Development with rural credit programs and Integrated Farming System for Sustainable Agriculture.

Mr. Siriwardhana creates community resilience for food security and livelihood at household by increasing agriculture productivity, availability, access through conversation and diversification of resources by increasing production capacity of crops and livestock. Also, he worked as an Agriculture extension officer, Enterprise development officer, Agriculture Manager and Regional Agriculture and Supply Manager in many organizations.

Director

Mr. Dilusha Fernando

Mr. Dilusha Fernando is a highly skilled and results-driven Assistant General Manager with over 18 years of experience in production planning and operations management within the apparel sector. Adept at streamlining production processes, improving supply chain efficiency, and optimizing resource allocation to meet demand forecasts and deadlines. Strong understanding of garment manufacturing, inventory control, and quality standards.

Proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams, including planning, procurement, and sales, to ensure timely delivery of products while maintaining cost-effectiveness. Demonstrates strong leadership abilities in managing teams, driving process improvements, and troubleshooting operational issues to enhance productivity. Skilled in data-driven decision-making, utilizing ERP systems, and leading the implementation of best practices in production planning.

Adept at identifying and mitigating risks, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and continuously improving production schedules to meet customer requirements. Passionate about leveraging technology to optimize production workflows and drive the growth of the business.

Director

Mr. J.M.Chandra Kumara Siri Jayasinghe

Trained as a Superintendent in a Tea Estate (Eden Grove Estate) for a period of One year.

Served as a Livestock Officer to Dairy Development and Draught Animal Development Project attached to Mahawelli Authority of Sri Lanka for a period of seven years.

Worked as the General Manager of Felix Enterprises a company involved importing and reconditioning vehicles, Earth Moving Machinery and etc,for a period of 27 Years.

Also Served as the Operation Manager of Randenigala Distilleries Lanka ( Pvt) Ltd for a period of One year.

I also served as a Board Member to NLDB for period of one and half years.