Executive Management

Mr Riyaaz Rasheed was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer effective 1 January 2026. Driven by a vision to enhance organisational performance and deliver sustainable growth, he oversees the strategic direction, operations, and overall performance of the organisation, ensuring its continued success in the telecommunications sector.

He is a professional with over 34 years of experience, including 29 years in the telecommunications industry. He commenced his career in professional services and has held several senior executive positions, including Chief Financial Officer, Deputy Chief Executive Office in leading telecom organisations. Prior to entering the telecommunications sector, he gained valuable experience in diversified business operations.

Mr Riyaaz holds an MBA from the Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM) of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura and a Bachelor’s Degree in Pure Sciences (BSc). He is a Fellow Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, UK (FCMA UK), a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA), and a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Management Accountants of Sri Lanka (FCMA SL).

A strategic leader with a keen focus on organisational transformation, innovation, and financial stewardship, Mr Riyaaz brings extensive insight and expertise to his role as Chief Executive Officer, driving initiatives that support growth, operational efficiency, and long-term value creation.

Mr Imantha Wijekoon is a Chartered Engineer with a Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering from the University of Moratuwa. He also holds an MBA from the Postgraduate Institute of Management, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

With a distinguished career spanning 30 years at Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT), Mr Wijekoon has gained extensive expertise in regional operations, project management, and consumer and SME sales operations. He has undergone specialised training in telecommunications operations and business management across multiple international institutions, including: Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), Sweden, LG Cables and Machinery Ltd., South Korea, Korea Telecom, South Korea, AOTS, Japan.

Additionally, he has participated in numerous global and local conferences and workshops, covering key industry topics such as Next-Generation Networks, Fixed-Mobile Convergence, CRM Change Management, Telecommunications Business Simulation, Value-Driven Marketing, Total Telecom Congress, and the Mobile World Congress.

With over 12 years of experience in the consumer sales segment, Mr Wijekoon has played a pivotal role in leading strategic sales growth, customer engagement, and business transformation initiatives at SLT. Throughout his tenure, he has held several senior leadership positions, including: Head of Province, Deputy Head of Regions, General Manager-Customer Service, Regional General Manager, Chief Sales Officer.

From November 2019 to January 2024, he served as a Non-Executive Director of Sri Lanka Telecom Services Ltd. He also held the position of Interim Chief Executive Officer of the SLT-Mobitel Group from September 2025 to December 2025, contributing to the strategic direction of the organisation.

Mr Sudharshana Geeganage is the Chief Operating Officer of Mobitel (Pvt) Ltd since May 2023. Sudharshana counts over three decades of corporate experience and possesses a unique blend of expertise spanning across Strategy, Finance, Planning, Management consultancy, Investment and Development banking and Economics.

He commenced his career in telecommunications at Mobitel in 2003 and held multiple senior management positions in the Company. As COO of Mobitel, he successfully revived the Company’s performance following two consecutive years of decline and steered the organisation back onto a growth direction.

Prior to assuming the role of COO - Mobitel, He performed duties as Chief Financial Officer of the Company holding key responsibilities in Finance and Corporate Strategy functions. He played a pivotal role in the development of Mobitel’s growth strategy that paved the way for Mobitel to become one of the most formidable telecommunications companies in Sri Lanka. He was involved in driving pioneering initiatives that made communication available and affordable to all of Sri Lanka.

Before joining Mobitel, Sudharshana enjoyed an initial career stint in management consultancy at Ernst & Young and in investment & development banking at Vanik Incorporation Ltd and NDB Bank.

Sudharshana is a Stanford LEAD Distinguished Scholar and holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from University of Moratuwa and a Master of Economics from University of Colombo. He is a Fellow of Chartered Institute of Management Accountants’ UK and is a Chartered Financial Analyst.

Currently, he serves as a member of GSMA APAC policy group and he has served as a non-independent director to the Board of eChannelling PLC, a subsidiary company of Mobitel (Pvt) Ltd.

Mr Sanjeewa Samaranayake is the Chief Finance Officer and counts over 30 years of management experience, holding senior positions in reputed manufacturing, trading and service organisations in Sri Lanka and overseas. He is a Fellow Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (UK) and of the Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka. He holds an MBA from the Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM), University of Sri Jayewardenepura and a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of Colombo. He followed an Advanced Management Programme (AMP) conducted by the Kellogg Business School in USA and a Mergers & Acquisitions Course conducted by the Chicago Booth, University of Chicago, USA.

He joined Sri Lanka Telecom PLC as the Group Chief Finance Officer in September 2018. Prior to joining SLT, he served as the Group Chief Financial Officer of a blue-chip company in Sri Lanka.

He held many senior positions at the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, Import Section for several years. He was awarded the prestigious “Platinum Honours Award” by the Postgraduate Institute of Management Alumni in 2010 and the “Diamond Service Award” for the “Most Outstanding Business Leader of the Year” jointly by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and the Postgraduate Institute of Management Alumni in 2016.

Mr Lakmal Jayasinghe joined Sri Lanka Telecom PLC (SLT) in 2001, following various roles in several recognised organisations. In his current role as Chief Business Officer - Enterprise Business, he leads the Group’s Enterprise and Wholesale businesses, delivering integrated fixed and mobile voice and data solutions to SMEs, large enterprises, government institutions, domestic telecom operators, global wholesale carriers, and multinational enterprises.

In addition to his primary responsibilities, Mr Jayasinghe currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Xyntac Singapore Pte Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of SLT, established to manage and expand the Group’s global business operations.

With a career spanning over 25 years at SLT, Mr Jayasinghe has held several senior leadership positions, including Chief Network Officer, Chief Enterprise and Wholesale Officer, General Manager - Government Business, General Manager - Sales (Metro and Region 2), Deputy General Manager - Enterprise Sales (Large Business), and Deputy General Manager - Training and Development.

He brings extensive experience in enterprise and government sales, enterprise communication solutions, business development, training and development, consumer and SME sales operations, and regional sales management.

Mr Jayasinghe holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the University of Colombo and a Bachelor of Science (Honors) degree in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering from the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. He is a Chartered Engineer and a Member of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka.

Mr Rohana Ellawala is the Chief Marketing Officer and counts over 32 years of distinguished service at SLT-Mobitel, bringing with him extensive multidisciplinary expertise and deep institutional knowledge. His career spans a wide spectrum of functions including engineering, procurement, corporate relations, product development and management, regional operations, business management, customer experience management, churn and loyalty management, brand and digital marketing, campaign management, CSR, strategic relationship management, market and event activations and media and public relations.

He has held a range of senior leadership positions within the organisation, including Regional Manager, Deputy General Manager, General Manager and Deputy Chief Marketing Officer, gaining over a decade of experience in senior marketing leadership alongside extensive regional and business management exposure.

He currently leads the complete spectrum of mobile and fixed wireless sales, providing strategic direction and ensuring strong operational execution. His responsibilities extend across retail, SME, enterprise and international markets, where he oversees the development and management of both fixed and mobile products, driving sustainable growth and market leadership.

Mr Ellawala is a Chartered Engineer and holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Colombo and a National Diploma in Technology from the University of Moratuwa. His strong technical foundation, complemented by advanced business education, enables him to integrate engineering expertise with strategic thinking, strengthening his capabilities in project execution, problem solving, operational excellence, financial management and organisational leadership.

Mr Anuruddha Rathnayake is a highly accomplished telecommunications professional with over 25 years of experience at SLT-Mobitel. He commenced his career as an Engineer and has since progressed through several senior management roles, including Deputy General Manager, General Manager, Deputy Chief Officer - Regional Operations and is currently serving as Chief Network Officer.

He holds a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Science in Telecommunication Engineering from the University of Peradeniya, together with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, reflecting a strong blend of strategic business acumen and deep technical expertise.

He is a Corporate Member of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka (IESL) with over 20 years of post-charter experience and a Member of the Engineering Council of Sri Lanka. Widely recognised for his leadership in large-scale regional operations and complex network infrastructure initiatives, his achievements include award-winning leadership, major national network modernisation programs, the establishment of regional network management centers, and sustained regional performance excellence acknowledged by senior management.

Dr Naleen Jayasuriya holds a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) from the University of Kelaniya. He has earned multiple postgraduate qualifications, including a Master of Labour and Human Resource Management (MLRHRM) from the University of Colombo, a Master of Science in Project Management from the University of Moratuwa, and a Master of Business Administration in Management of Technology from the University of Moratuwa. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons.) degree in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering from the University of Moratuwa.

Dr Jayasuriya is a Fellow of both The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), UK, and the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL). He is an International Professional Engineer (IntPE), a Chartered Engineer of IESL, and a Chartered Engineer of the IET (UK). He is also ITIL certified, serves as an International Professional Review Advisor for the IET (UK), and holds a Chartered Qualification in Human Resource Management from the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM), where he is an Associate Member.

He began his career as a Systems Engineer and Lecturer at SLIIT before joining Sri Lanka Telecom in 2003 as an International Switching Engineer. Over the years, he has held several key leadership positions at SLT, including Deputy General Manager – Business Process Re-Engineering, General Manager – Human Resources Management and Industrial Relations, and General Manager – Program Management.

Dr Jayasuriya serves as the President of the IET Sri Lanka Network for 2025 and 2026, having previously held the position of Vice President from 2019 to 2024. He is also a member of the Executive Committee of JASTECA Sri Lanka. He has published research in reputed journals, presented at local and international conferences, and delivered keynote and guest lectures at major global forums such as TM Forum Mumbai, TM Forum Innovate Asia, and the Asia Pacific Symposium on Process and Artificial Intelligence (APSPAI).

Mr Jeewapadma Sandagomi is the Chief Officer Supply Chain Management (COSCM) at SLT-Mobitel and counts over 25 years of professional experience in both public and private Enterprises. During over two decades long tenure at Mobitel, he has been leading different roles and responsibilities at Mobitel, including IT strategy, Information Security, Project Management, Revenue Assurance and Enterprise Risk Management and Procurement.

Mr Sandagomi is a Chartered Engineer of the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka, and holds a MBA in Management of Technology, and BSc Engineering degree from University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. Further, he holds, CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), PMP (Project Management Professional) and CMA-Aus (Certified Management Accountant – Australia) credentials as well. The Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL) recognised Sandagomi with the prestigious “CISO of the year” award at the National ICT awards ceremony held in year 2021.

During his tenure, he was instrumental in setting up new policy frameworks, Process digitalisation and leading multiple key IT Transformation projects successfully. Further, Mr Sandagomi has pioneered to commence multiple process transformations and cost optimisation initiatives for the Supply Chain Management Group of SLT-Mobitel.

Mr Saman Abeysekara is a Chartered Electrical and Electronics Engineer with a degree from the University of Peradeniya and is a Fellow of The Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL). He brings 31 years of comprehensive experience in the telecommunications industry, gained through significant roles at Sri Lanka Telecom (PLC) and other recognised organisations.

Prior to his tenure at SLT, he held senior management positions in several Sri Lankan companies. Joining SLT in 1998 as an Engineer, Mr Abeysekara advanced through a series of key leadership roles, including Project Manager for the Rural Telecommunication Development Project, Regional Telecommunication Manager, Regional General Manager, Deputy Chief Regional Operating Officer, Chief Asset, Property and Security Management Officer, and ultimately, Chief Administrative Officer.

His extensive experience spans a wide range of areas, including project management, regional operation and maintenance, customer service, consumer and SME sales operations, property development, facility management, and security management. He has also undergone specialised telecommunications operations and business training in various international settings.

Mr Sisira Piyaratne holds a master’s degree in business administration (MBA) from the University of Peradeniya and a BSc Honors degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Peradeniya Sri Lanka. He is a Chartered Engineer, a member of the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka.

He joined SLT as an Engineer in 1994 following various roles in recognised organisations as Assistant Lecturer in Open University Sri Lanka and as an Engineer in Ansell Lanka Pvt Ltd. And Sri Lanka Telecom Services Ltd.

In his career at SLT spanning 32 years. He has served in the capacity of Engineer Transmission, Regional Telecommunication Manager, Provincial Deputy General Manager, Regional General Manager, Deputy Chief Innovation and Culture Officer and Deputy Chief Supply Chain Management Officer, Chief Administrative officer, Chief Facility Management officer and Chief Officer Network Strategy and Projects. In his present role, he leads the special Projects in Sri Lanka Telecom Mobitel.

He has extensive experience in the areas of Operation and Maintenance of Transmission networks. Consumer and SME Sales Operation and Regional Sales Management. Regional Network Operations, Implementing Quality Management practices including ISO 9001:2015. Tender Commercial Evaluations and Supply Chain Management, administration and project Management, Network Planning and Projects execution and network implementations including Fibre to the Home (FTTH) projects.

Mr Mangala Samarajeewa is a seasoned telecommunications professional with over 27 years of extensive experience in network engineering, operations, innovation, and strategic leadership. He joined Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) in 1997 and holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electronics and Telecommunications) from the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, along with a Master of Business Administration (MBA). He is a Chartered Engineer and a Corporate Member of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka.

Throughout his career, Mr Samarajeewa has demonstrated strong technical expertise combined with effective managerial capabilities, enabling him to provide strategic leadership across multiple domains of SLT’s network and innovation functions. He has participated in numerous overseas training programmes, seminars, and international forums organised by leading global training institutions, top-tier telecommunications operators, and renowned equipment vendors.

In his former role as Chief Network Officer, he was responsible for end-to-end network planning and operations, including transport and access networks, global transmission systems, network services, data centres and cloud services, His leadership has been instrumental in driving several landmark national projects, including the National Broadband Network under the i-Sri Lanka Programme, the Lanka Government Network (LGN), and SEA-ME-WE-5 & 6 submarine cable systems. He has played a key role in accelerating nationwide fibre network deployment, sponsoring the National Fiberisation Programme, His contributions also include overseeing rapid network deployment in Sri Lanka.

Currently serving as Chief Innovation Officer, Mr Samarajeewa continues to excel in technology management and programme leadership.

Beyond his corporate responsibilities, Mr Samarajeewa serves as President of the Japan–Sri Lanka Technical & Cultural Association (JASTECA) and President of the South Asian Federation of AOTS Alumni Societies (SAFAAS), actively contributing to regional and international professional collaboration.