Board of Directors
Mr. Cubby Wijetunge
Non-Executive ChairmanA highly experienced and widely respected corporate leader in Sri Lanka, conferred the honorary title of Chairman Emeritus of Nestlé Lanka.
Mr. Darup Peiris
Non-Executive Vice ChairmanLeading business entrepreneur hailing from the historic Peiris lineage (est. 1851), with extensive interests in large-scale real estate development.
Mr. Anil Koswatte
CEO / Managing DirectorFormer Chairman of the Export Development Board and Laksala. An expert marketer driving Lakarcade’s vision for heritage preservation.
Mr. Senaka Fonseka
Executive DirectorSenior Chartered Architect with over 30 years of expertise, holding a Master’s in Architecture from the University of Moratuwa.
Mrs. Manjari Peiris
Non-Executive DirectorStrategic advisor and representative of the historic Peiris family, overseeing significant property and asset portfolios.
Mrs. Bhadhra Piyadigama
Non-Executive DirectorSenior Research Scientist and former Biodiversity Prospecting Chemist at Cornell University, USA, specializing in sustainable development.
Dr. Isuru Koswatte
Non-Executive DirectorAssistant Professor at University of the West of Scotland with a PhD from Manchester in International Business and parliamentary experience.
Mr. M.K.G. Mendis
Financial AdvisorChartered Accountant (FCA) with 30+ years of leadership, former Director Finance of the SL Export Development Board.
Consultants
Mr. Ajith Perera
Consultant - Gem & JewelleryExpert advisory on premium gemstone curation and fine jewelry craftsmanship for our international clientele.
Dr. Nuwan Wimalana
Consultant - SalesProviding high-level strategic advisory to align business development with national heritage preservation.
Mr. Rohan Perera
Consultant - SalesExpert advisory supporting management in strategic positioning within the luxury souvenir market.
Mrs. Lakshmi Wijesuriya
Consultant - Administration & Human ResourcesStrategic advisory focused on fostering a culture of excellence and managing the human capital that drives our team.
Mr. Dhammika Jayawardane
Consultant - SMEGuiding strategic partnerships and empowering small and medium enterprises within the traditional craft clusters.
Mr. Don Harishchandra
Consultant - MerchandisingExpert advisory on visual merchandising and product presentation to elevate the retail experience of traditional Sri Lankan crafts.
Mrs. Vajira
Consultant - Supply ChainExpert advisory on supply chain optimization and logistics, ensuring the seamless flow of traditional crafts from artisans to our showrooms.
Management Team
Mrs. Rohini Perera
Chief Financial OfficerOverseeing financial governance and fiscal strategy to ensure the sustainable growth of our retail operations.
Mr. Kalum Jayawardena
Chief Operating OfficerLeading operational efficiency and strategic brand partnerships to enhance the global retail presence of Lakarcade.
Mr. Shidantha Thennakoon
Senior Manager - All ShowroomManaging showroom sales performance and retail standards to ensure a world-class shopping journey.
Mr. Karthigesu
Senior Manager - ShowroomDirecting showroom teams to deliver personalized service and premium curation.
Mr. Thilak Jayawardena
Senior Manager - ShowroomExpert in retail floor operations and world-class service standards for the flagship experience.
Mr. Sugath Wanasingha
Senior Manager - ShowroomEnsuring premium product curation and superior customer journeys across all showroom mall locations.
Mr. Jeewan Muthugedara
Manager - ShowroomLeading dedicated teams to present Sri Lankan heritage art to local and international shoppers.
Mr. Yohan de Alwis
Manager - ShowroomCurating high-value gemstone and silverware collections while maintaining boutique excellence.
Mr. Dilan Malinda
Manager - ShowroomManaging showroom sales performance and building lasting relationships with our corporate partners.
Mr. Lahiru Gunasekara
Senior Manager Digital Marketing & Corporate SalesLeading digital transformation, corporate outreach, and e-commerce infrastructure to bring heritage art to the global stage.
Mr. Ashan Fernando
Head of Supply ChainManaging the flow of 10,000+ unique products from traditional craft clusters to our showrooms.
Mr. Sithum Sanjula
Senior AccountantFocusing on fiscal accuracy and operational reporting through advanced cloud-based accounting systems.
Mr. Allan Delilkan
Senior AccountantSupporting the organization's financial integrity through precise reporting and regulatory compliance.
Mr. Dharshaka Sandeepa
Manager - Graphic DesigningMerging cultural motifs with modern aesthetics to craft the visual narrative of Lakarcade.
Mr. Thineth Induwara
Head of ITSpearheading digital innovation and managing a robust IT infrastructure to support seamless retail and corporate operations.