Board of Directors

Mr. Cubby Wijetunge

Mr. Cubby Wijetunge

Non-Executive Chairman

A highly experienced and widely respected corporate leader in Sri Lanka, conferred the honorary title of Chairman Emeritus of Nestlé Lanka.

Mr. Darup Peiris

Mr. Darup Peiris

Non-Executive Vice Chairman

Leading business entrepreneur hailing from the historic Peiris lineage (est. 1851), with extensive interests in large-scale real estate development.

Mr. Anil Koswatte

Mr. Anil Koswatte

CEO / Managing Director

Former Chairman of the Export Development Board and Laksala. An expert marketer driving Lakarcade’s vision for heritage preservation.

Mr. Senaka Fonseka

Mr. Senaka Fonseka

Executive Director

Senior Chartered Architect with over 30 years of expertise, holding a Master’s in Architecture from the University of Moratuwa.

Ms. Manjari Peiris

Mrs. Manjari Peiris

Non-Executive Director

Strategic advisor and representative of the historic Peiris family, overseeing significant property and asset portfolios.

Mrs. Bhadhra Piyadigama

Mrs. Bhadhra Piyadigama

Non-Executive Director

Senior Research Scientist and former Biodiversity Prospecting Chemist at Cornell University, USA, specializing in sustainable development.

Dr. Isuru Koswatte

Dr. Isuru Koswatte

Non-Executive Director

Assistant Professor at University of the West of Scotland with a PhD from Manchester in International Business and parliamentary experience.

Mr. M.K.G. Mendis

Mr. M.K.G. Mendis

Financial Advisor

Chartered Accountant (FCA) with 30+ years of leadership, former Director Finance of the SL Export Development Board.

Management Team

Ms. Rohini Perera

Ms. Rohini Perera

Chief Financial Officer

Overseeing financial governance and fiscal strategy to ensure the sustainable growth of our retail operations.

Mr. Ajith Perera

Mr. Ajith Perera

Chief Operating Officer

Masterminding operational efficiency and logistical excellence across Lakarcade's island-wide showrooms.

Mr. Kalum Jayawardena

Mr. Kalum Jayawardena

Chief Operating Officer (Commercial)

Leading commercial growth and strategic brand partnerships to enhance the global retail presence of Lakarcade.

Mrs. Lakshmi Wijesuriya

Mrs. Lakshmi Wijesuriya

Head of HR & Admin

Fostering a culture of excellence and managing the human capital that drives our motivated team.

Dr. Nuwan Wimalana

Dr. Nuwan Wimalana

Consultant

Providing high-level strategic advisory to align business development with national heritage preservation.

Mr. Rohan Perera

Mr. Rohan Perera

Consultant

Expert advisory supporting management in strategic positioning within the luxury souvenir market.

Mr. Dhammika Jayawardane

Mr. Dhammika Jayawardane

SME Consultant

Expert advisory supporting management in strategic positioning within the luxury souvenir market.

Mr. Tharanga Jayawardane

Mr. Tharanga Jayawardena

Director Sales

Connecting international visitors to authentic Sri Lankan artistry through global commercial partnerships.

Mr. Shidantha Thennakoon

Mr. Shidantha Thennakoon

Manager Sales

Managing showroom sales performance and retail standards to ensure a world-class shopping journey.

Mr. Karthigesu

Mr. Karthigesu

Senior Manager - Showroom

Directing showroom teams to deliver personalized service and premium curation.

Mr. Thilak Jayawardena

Mr. Thilak Jayawardena

Senior Showroom Manager

Expert in retail floor operations and world-class service standards for the flagship experience.

Mr. Sugath Wanasingha

Mr. Sugath Wanasingha

Senior Showroom Manager

Ensuring premium product curation and superior customer journeys across all showroom mall locations.

Mr. Jeevan Muthugedara

Mr. Jeevan Muthugedara

Showroom Manager

Leading dedicated teams to present Sri Lankan heritage art to local and international shoppers.

Mr. Yohan de Alwis

Mr. Yohan de Alwis

Showroom Manager

Curating high-value gemstone and silverware collections while maintaining boutique excellence.

Mr. Dilan Malinda

Mr. Dilan Malinda

Showroom Manager

Managing showroom sales performance and building lasting relationships with our corporate partners.

Mr. Lahiru Gunasekara

Mr. Lahiru Gunasekara

Head of IT

Leading digital transformation and e-commerce infrastructure to bring heritage art to the global stage.

Mr. Sithum Sanjula

Mr. Sithum Sanjula

Accountant

Focusing on fiscal accuracy and operational reporting through advanced cloud-based accounting systems.

Mr. Allan Delilkan

Mr. Allan Delilkan

Accountant

Supporting the organization's financial integrity through precise reporting and regulatory compliance.

Mr. Ashan Fernando

Mr. Ashan Fernando

Head of Supply Chain

Managing the flow of 10,000+ unique products from traditional craft clusters to our showrooms.

Mr. Dharshaka Sandeepa

Mr. Dharshaka Sandeepa

Manager in Charge - Graphic Designing

Merging cultural motifs with modern aesthetics to craft the visual narrative of Lakarcade.