Executive Committee Office Bearers

Sanjiva Wijesekera

SLCPI Function: President

Has over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry and has served many leadership roles in Sales

Sanjiva Wijesekera

SLCPI Function: President

First Name: Sanjiva
Family Name: Wijesekera
SLCPI Function: 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:president@slcpi.org

Kasturi Chellaraja Wilson

SLCPI Function: Immediate Past President

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

Kasturi Chellaraja Wilson

SLCPI Function: Immediate Past President

First Name: Kasturi
Family Name: Chellaraja Wilson
SLCPI Function: Immediate Past 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:immediatepastpresident@slcpi.org

Shantha Bandara

SLCPI Function : Hon. Secretary

Has over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry and has served many leadership roles in Sales

Shantha Bandara

SLCPI Function : Hon. Secretary

First Name: Shantha
Family Name: Bandara
SLCPI Function: Hon. Secretary
Designation: Chief Executive Officer
Company: Sunshine Healthcare Lanka Limited
Biography:
Has over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry and has served many leadership roles in Sales, Distribution, Supply Chain, Finance and Commercial Operations prior to being appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Sunshine Pharmaceuticals. He holds an MBA from the Postgraduate Institute of Management - University of Sri Jayewardenepura- Sri Lanka. His administrative expertise along with the exposure from multiple disciplines, backed with strong financial background have helped to build high performing teams.

Email:secretary@slcpi.org

Azam Jaward

SLCPI Function: Vice President

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Azam Jaward

SLCPI Function: Vice President

Email:vicepresident@slcpi.org

Dinesh Athapaththu

SLCPI Function: Hon. Treasurer

Dinesh Athapaththu is the Managing Director of Morison Ltd, a subsidiary of Hemas Holdings.

Dinesh Athapaththu

SLCPI Function: Hon. Treasurer

First Name: Dinesh
Family Name: Athapaththu
SLCPI Function: Hon. Treasurer
Designation: Managing Director
Company: Morison Ltd, a subsidiary of Hemas Holdings
Biography:
Dinesh Athapaththu is the Managing Director of Morison Ltd, a subsidiary of Hemas Holdings. He holds a MBA and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Kelaniya. He is a fellow member of CIMA (UK)- FCMA

Email:treasurer@slcpi.org

M. Prathaban

SLCPI Function: Senior Vice President

M. Prathaban

SLCPI Function: Senior Vice President

Email:seniorvicepresident@slcpi.org