Executive Committee Office Bearers

Rolf Blaser

SLCPI Function : Hon. Secretary

Rolf has a corporate career spanning over 3 decades, including positions at Sony, Minolta and Johnson & Johnson....

Rolf Blaser

SLCPI Function : Hon. Secretary

First Name: Rolf
Family Name: Blaser
SLCPI Function: Hon. Secretary
Designation: Managing Director / CEO
Company: A. Baurs & Co. (Pvt) Ltd
Biography:
Rolf has a corporate career spanning over 3 decades, including positions at Sony, Minolta and Johnson & Johnson. He has a bachelor’s degree in economics from the Zurich University of Applied Sciences and an Executive MBA from the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland. With experience in Europe and Southeast Asia he has a strong cross-cultural competency and brings a passion for operational excellence to every role. Rolf served as the CEO Alternate and Director at Baurs since 2017 and from 2018 October he serves as the Managing Director/CEO.

Email:secretary@slcpi.org

Kasturi Chellaraja Wilson

SLCPI Function: President

The first woman president of the Sri Lanka Chamber of the Pharmaceutical Industry

Kasturi Chellaraja Wilson

SLCPI Function: President

First Name: Kasturi
Family Name: Chellaraja Wilson
SLCPI Function: President
Designation: Managing Director
Company: Hemas Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd
Biography:
The first woman president of the Sri Lanka Chamber of the Pharmaceutical Industry and the first female Group CEO of a public quoted conglomerate in Sri Lanka. Currently the CEO of Hemas Holdings PLC, Kasturi is also a committee member of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC), and a member of the Sub-Committee on Economic, Fiscal and Policy Planning. She was appointed director of the National Sports Council in 2020.
Kasturi was recognized as one of twelve Top Women Change-Makers in the country in 2019 by the Parliament of Sri Lanka and has represented the country as a member of the National Netball and Basketball Teams.

Email:president@slcpi.org

Sanjiva Wijesekera

SLCPI Function: Senior Vice President

Sanjiva had his primary and secondary education at Mahanama College, Colombo 03. He had obtained his...

Sanjiva Wijesekera

SLCPI Function: Senior Vice President

First Name: Sanjiva
Family Name: Wijesekera
SLCPI Function: Senior Vice President
Designation: Executive Director
Company:George Steuart Health (Pvt)Ltd
Biography:
Sanjiva had his primary and secondary education at Mahanama College, Colombo 03 . He had obtained his Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from the American University of Asia’s campus which is affiliated to University of Houston Clear Lake Texas. He is a fellow member of Chartered Professional Managers (FCMA). He counts over 30 years of industry experience where he held many positions prior to his board appointment in the year 2000. Presently he holds the position of Executive Director of George Steuart Health which is a subsidiary of the oldest mercantile establishment in Sri Lanka George Steuart & Co Ltd - established in 1835.

Email:seniorvicepresident@slcpi.org

Azam Jaward

SLCPI Function: Vice President

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Azam Jaward

SLCPI Function: Vice President

Email:vicepresident@slcpi.org

Sirimal Fernando

SLCPI Function: Hon. Treasurer

Treasurer of the Sri Lanka Chamber of Pharmaceutical Industry , Immedi ..

Sirimal Fernando

SLCPI Function: Hon. Treasurer

First Name: Srimal
Family Name: Fernando
SLCPI Function: Hon. Treasurer
Designation: Deputy Managing Director
Company:Astron Limited
Biography:
Treasurer of the Sri Lanka Chamber of Pharmaceutical Industry , Immediate Past President of The Sri Lanka Pharmaceutical Manufacturers’ Association, Immediate Past President of the Sri Lanka -Greater Mekong Business Council - Ceylon Chamber of Commerce.

Email:treasurer@slcpi.org

Shyam Sathasivam

SLCPI Function: Immediate Past President

Shyam is an Executive Director at Sunshine Holdings PLC, a diversified ...

Shyam Sathasivam

SLCPI Function: Immediate Past President

Shyam is an Executive Director at Sunshine Holdings PLC, a diversified conglomerate, revenue exceeding SLR 25 Billion for FY19 and 1,200 employees across Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Agri-business and Renewable Energy sectors. Shyam is responsible for the Consumer and Healthcare sectors of the group which account for over 60% of group revenues.

He has led Sunshine Healthcare to become a market leader in pharmaceuticals, medical devices and wellness products, representing over 60 international healthcare companies. Healthguard Pharmacy is transforming customer retail experience by offering pharmacy, wellness and beauty products in a holistic way.

The Group’s Consumer sector is represented by Watawala Tea Ceylon, the largest branded tea company locally with over 36% market share, with leading brands as Zesta, Watawala and Ran Kahata; now pursuing international markets for Zesta Connoisseur premium teas.

Shyam graduated from the London School of Economics, UK and holds a MBA from the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, Chicago.

Email:immediatepastpresident@slcpi.org