Prof (Dr.) A. Aruna Shanthaarchchi B.A,PGD,MSc,MSSc,PhD
Chairman & Managing Director
Prof. (Dr) Aruna Shanthaarchchi is an economist and researcher with almost 30 years of professional experience on development projects with clients ranging from the WB and ADB to the Central Environmental Authority, Ministry of Finance, Road Development Authority, and Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka. He focuses area include project evaluation with economic and financial analysis, economic social and environmental impact assessment, & is knowledgeable of the institutional and development issues. He is a PhD holder in Business economics and MSc and MPhil holder in natural resource management.

Mr. Priyantha Perera 
Chief Officer – General Insurance
Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation 

Mr.Perera is a long-standing professional in the General-Insurance business, who counts over 35 years of service in the Industry. He commenced his career at the insurance division of Mercantile Credit Ltd, way back in 1985 and has held several responsible positions across diverse organizations within the industry.

During his illustrious career, he has held various Senior Managerial positions covering Underwriting, Claims, Re-insurance & Portfolio Management and, he served as the Chief Technical Officer of Fairfirst Insurance Ltd prior to joining SLIC.

Mr Perera is a Chartered Insurer and holds Associate Memberships at Chartered Insurance Institute UK. He obtained his MBA from Cardiff Metropolitan University UK.

Dr. C. Amarasekera
Assistant Governor,
Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Dr. Amarasekara has served the Central Bank for more than 21 years. He is currently on release to the International Monetary Fund, Washington DC, USA, as the Alternate Executive Director for the constituency of Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh and Bhutan. At the Central Bank, he worked extensively in the Economic Research Department in different capacities specializing in monetary policy and research, and was the Director of Economic Research during 2019-2021. In addition to serving as a long standing member and secretary to the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank.

Dr. Amarasekara holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Manchester, United Kingdom, a Master of Science Degree in Economics from the University of Manchester, United Kingdom, and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics from the University of Peradeniya. He is also an Attorney-at-Law.

Ms. M.K.G. Peiris
Director, Department of Development Finance
Ministry of Finance

Ms. Kuloja Gamindi Peiris is an officer of the Sri Lanka Planning Service and currently serves as a Director of the Department of Development Finance at the Ministry of Finance in Sri Lanka. She has been working in the public service for 15 years, starting as an Assistant Director at the Western Provincial Council in 2009. Over the years, she has worked in the Department of External Resources and the Department of Development Finance of the General Treasury. In addition, she has served and contributed in policy related development matters of the country and also represented the General Treasury as a Board Director in statutory institutions.

Ms. Kuloja Peiris holds two master's degrees: a Master’s in Public and Economic Policies from the University of Tsukuba, Japan and a Master’s in Economics from the University of Kelaniya. She is a graduate of the University of Colombo and earned a BA (Hons) degree in economics. Further, she has undergone training and gained experience in countries such as Australia, Japan, China, Singapore, and South Korea.

Mr. A.M.P. Abhayasinghe
Director General (Planning)
Ministry of Trade

Mr. Yushan Tharanga Abeykoon
BSc (Colombo), MGPP (UQ), Attorney-at-Law
Director - Ministry of Finance

Mr. Mohan Silva
B.Sc. (Hons), MBA (PIM, Sri. J), AACS, DipM MCIM (UK)

Mr. Mohan Silva represents senior management of SLECIC possessing of over 22 years of senior managerial experience at various spheres of SLECIC’s main service delivery areas ranging from Marketing, Buyer and Country Underwriting, Information Systems & Statistics, Claims & Recoveries. He had the opportunity of accumulating numerous international training exposures in Export Credit Insurance with his tenure at SLECIC of over 28 years. He is a Masters Degree Holder in Business Administration, B.Sc. in Mathematics and Statistics, Associate Member of Australian Computer Society and Member of Chartered Institute of Marketing (UK).

Mr. Raveen Ovitigala - Finance
MBS, B.Com(Spe),  ACMA, SAT, APFA, ACPM

Mr.Ravin has experience of Accounting, Finance and Auditing almost 20 years. Worked as Deputy Director Finance, Coconut Development Authority more than 10 years. Worked in Sri Lanka Transport Board, as an Accountant and Regional Finance Manager. He performed his duties as an Acting Internal Auditor in Smallholder Tea and Rubber Revitalization Project and GOSL almost 6 years. Master Holder in Business Studies and Degree Holder in Commerce & member of CMA SL &Senior Member of AAT SL and Member of PFA of SL.

Mr. Wasantha Manthripala - Operations
MA in Applied Economics-Pera, PGD in Transportation-Moratuwa, PGD in Business Statistics–USJ, BA(Hons)-Pera

Mr. Wasantha Manthripala has over 20 years of experience in both private and public sectors, with expertise in Transportation, Export Marketing, Product Development, Supply Chain Development, Vocational Education and Academic Administration. He also a lecturer in Economics, Statistics, and International Trade. He holds a Master’s in Applied Economics, two Postgraduate Diplomas in Transportation and Business Statistics, and a BA (Second Class Upper) in Economics, Statistics, and Commerce.