Director - Industrial Products Profile
Qualifications
- Master of Business Studies (MBS) – University of Colombo
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) – University of Peradeniya
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) – University of Peradeniya
- Diploma in Gemmology – Gemmological Association of Great Britain
- Fellowship of Gemmology (FGA) – Gem–A, UK
- Member of Geological Society Sri Lanka (GSSL)
- Member of Gemmologists Association Sri Lanka (GASL)
Experience
- May 2024 to date – Director/Industrial Products, Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB)
- Aug 2016 to May 2024 – Deputy Director / Acting Director, Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB)
- Aug 2007 to Feb 2016 – Assistant Director, Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB)
- Aug 2005 to Aug 2007 – Assistant Gemmologist, National Gem & Jewellery Authority (NGJA)
- Jan 2000 to Jan 2004 – Production Executive/Assistant Manager, Lanka Ceramic PLC
- Mar 1999 to Dec 1999 – Volunteer Geologist, Geological Survey & Mines Bureau
Work Area
As the Director Industrial Products is responsible for The development, promotion, and enhancement of export performance of industrial product sectors are undertaken through systematic and integrated approaches such as product development and adaptation, technology upgrading, quality and packaging improvement, training, and marketing. Technical assistance programmes are formulated and implemented in collaboration with international agencies, while overall supervision and coordination of sector-specific development programmes are provided.
The product coverage of this division includes a wide range of export sectors such as rubber and rubber-based products, apparel and textiles, gems and jewellery, mineral and mineral-based products, ceramics, boat and shipbuilding, auto components and engineering products, lifestyle and handicrafts, pharmaceutical as well as other value-added industrial and manufacturing sectors contributing to Sri Lanka’s export portfolio.
