• Sri Lanka Exports Development Board (SLEDB)

    Sri Lanka's Apex Organisation for Export Promotion

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  • Sri Lanka Exports Development Board (SLEDB)

    Sri Lanka's Apex Organisation for Export Promotion

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  • Director General's Profile

    Director General

    Mr. E. L. K. Dissanayake
    Director General

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    +94-11-2300715

    Qualifications

    Qualification Institution Year
    Master of Science in Applied Labour Economics for Development (MALED) University of Turin, Italy 2010–2011
    Executive Master in Applied Labour Economics University of Sciences Po, France 2010–2011
    Executive Diploma in Leadership Northern Illinois University, USA 2014
    Diploma in Public Administration Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration 2006–2008
    Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management University of Colombo, Sri Lanka 2006–2007
    Bachelor of Science (Special) in Statistics University of Colombo, Sri Lanka 1997–2002

    Experience

    Organization / Position Period
    Sri Lanka Export Development Board (SLEDB), Sri Lanka
    Director-General
    July 2026 – Present
    Sri Lanka Export Development Board (SLEDB), Sri Lanka
    Director-General (Acting)
    Sep 2025 – July 2026
    Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development (MOIED), Sri Lanka
    Director — Entrepreneurship Development
    May 2025 – July 2026
    International Labour Organization (ILO)
    National Project Coordinator (NOB) — Country Office, Colombo
    Nov 2020 – May 2025
    Ministry of Foreign Relations, Sri Lanka (MOFA)
    Director — Administration, General Administration Division
    Jun 2019 – Nov 2020
    Department of Manpower and Employment, Sri Lanka (DME)
    Director — Manpower Planning, Development & Research
    Feb 2016 – Jun 2019
    Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL)
    Deputy Director — Administration and Human Resources
    May 2012 – Feb 2016
    Department of Manpower and Employment (DME), Sri Lanka
    Assistant Director — Labour Market Information
    May 2010 – May 2012
    Public Service Commission (PSC), Sri Lanka
    Assistant Secretary — Appointments & Promotions
    Jan 2007 – May 2010
    Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration (SLIDA)
    Sri Lanka Administrative Service (Cadet)
    Oct 2006 – Jan 2007
    Sri Lanka Customs Department
    Inspector of Customs — Preventive Division
    Aug 1996 – Oct 2006

    Present Work Area

    As the Director General of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board:

    • Responsible for the execution of powers, functions or duties related to administration, finance & operational matters entrusted by the Chairman & Chief Executive from time to time in writing as and when required.
    • He is required to represent the Board at Senior Management level in inter-ministerial programmes related to the delegated functions.
    • He is required to provide the necessary guidance to all Divisions/Units in relate to administrative, finance & operational functions.
    • Responsible for the overall administrative, financial & operational functions of the organization as delegated by the Chairman & Chief Executive.
    • Responsible for the day to day management of the organization including improvement of short term, medium term and long term programmes.
    • The Director General is the Secretary of the Board.