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Our team

Meet the People behind BSL

Biodiversity Sri Lanka’s governance structure supports clear direction, accountability, and collaboration, helping the organisation advance private sector-led action in biodiversity conservation.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Board of Directors provides strategic guidance and oversight, supporting BSL in fulfilling its objectives and maintaining alignment with its members, partners, and conservation priorities.

MR. DILHAN C. FERNANDO - Director at Biodiversity Sri Lanka

MR. DILHAN C. FERNANDO

Chairman

(Chairman, Dilmah Ceylon Tea Company PLC)

MR. RANJITH PANDITHAGE - Director at Biodiversity Sri Lanka

MR. RANJITH PANDITHAGE

Director/CEO

(Chairman/Managing Director, DIMO)

MR. T ROHAN DAVID PETHIYAGODA - Director at Biodiversity Sri Lanka

MR. T ROHAN DAVID PETHIYAGODA

(Scientist)

MS. MANORI DISSANAYAKE - Director at Biodiversity Sri Lanka

MS. MANORI DISSANAYAKE

(Asst. Secretary General, The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce)

DR. SANDUN PERERA - Director at Biodiversity Sri Lanka

DR. SANDUN PERERA

(Programme Coordinator, IUCN Sri Lanka)

DR. LALITH WERAGODA - Director at Biodiversity Sri Lanka

DR. LALITH WERAGODA

(Chief Human Resources Officer, Sampath Bank PLC)

MR. DMITRI COORAY - Director at Biodiversity Sri Lanka

MR. DMITRI COORAY

(Managing Director, Jetwing Hotels)

MS. ANOSHA KORALAGE - Director at Biodiversity Sri Lanka

MS. ANOSHA KORALAGE

(Head of Sustainability, Enterprise Risk Management and Group Initiatives Senior Asst. Vice President, John Keells Holdings)

MR. SIDDARTH HIRDARAMANI - Director at Biodiversity Sri Lanka

MR. SIDDARTH HIRDARAMANI

(Director, Hirdaramani Group of Companies)

BSL SECRETARIAT

The secretariat coordinates BSL's day-to-day operations, working with members, partners, and stakeholders to support the effective implementation of its programmes and initiatives.

LEADERSHIP & ADVISORY

MS. SHIRANEE YASARATNE - Senior Technical Advisor at Biodiversity Sri Lanka

MS. SHIRANEE YASARATNE

Senior Technical Advisor

PROGRAMME & PROJECT TEAM

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION

MR. AKRAM MOHIDEEN - Operations Coordinator at Biodiversity Sri Lanka

MR. AKRAM MOHIDEEN

Operations Coordinator

MS. ADITYA JAYAWARDENA - Membership & Outreach Officer at Biodiversity Sri Lanka

MS. ADITYA JAYAWARDENA

Membership & Outreach Officer

MS. JANANGA PERERA - Accountant at Biodiversity Sri Lanka

MS. JANANGA PERERA

Accountant

MS. PIYUMI SENARATNE - Finance Officer at Biodiversity Sri Lanka

MS. PIYUMI SENARATNE

Finance Officer

Consultants

Mr. Thilal Nanayakkara - Communications Consultant at Biodiversity Sri Lanka

Mr. Thilal Nanayakkara

Communications Consultant

Mr. Anura Madushanka - Digital Consultant at Biodiversity Sri Lanka

Mr. Anura Madushanka

Digital Consultant

Ms. Shehara de Silva - Operations Consultant at Biodiversity Sri Lanka

Ms. Shehara de Silva

Operations Consultant

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