Mr. Dilip de Silva
Chairman
Former ILO Skills Expert and former SLITHM Chairman.
Mr. Mohan Perera
Managing Director
Mohan is an Engineer by Profession and specialized in structures and water-proofing, rust proofing and heat proofing etc. He has worked with many multinational companies around the world.
During his career as an Engineer, he has held many positions such as being the Project Manager, Head of Operations, and Director operations in the companies he was working for.
Mr.Upul Peiris
Director
Mr. Upul Peiris is a well-experienced Hotelier with a demonstrated history of working as a tourism consultant with over 40 years of proven track record in all aspects of the hospitality industry gained in both Sri Lanka and the Maldives. At present, he has been providing consultancy services for hotels and the hospitality industry. With continuous learning and sharpening his passion for the hospitality industry,
Mr.Godfrey Perera
Director and Australian Representative
With 47 years of experience in tourism, hospitality, training, teaching, and information management, both in Australia and abroad, Godfrey Perera, a graduate of the Ceylon Hotel School in Sri Lanka, specializes in education, tourism, and hospitality for the AusLanka Business Council in Melbourne.
He has successfully recruited international students for Australian TAFE and universities, established an efficient overseas student recruitment office, and actively participated in international education trade fairs representing Australia. Currently, Godfrey is dedicated to addressing the shortage of labor market skills in the Aged Care sector in Australia.
Mr.Ajith Hewawasam
Director and Japanese Representative
Mr. Ajith Hewawasam, the owner of Okini International and the Managing Director of Elephant Road, Colombo Pvt. Ltd is a Brand Ambassador for Vocational Training Authority since February, 2023 which was awarded due to the immense effort he has taken to enhance the opportunities for Sri Lankan Skilled Workers in Foreign Employment with Japanese Government and the employers. Further, he served in Lions Club International – Lions Club Pilimatalawa for more than 14 years and served as the Secretary 2013/ 2014 where he was awarded as the Most Outstanding Secretary of District 306C1. Above all he was the President 2017/ 2018 and enrolled in social work to enhance the living conditions of needy people in Sri Lanka. Mr. Hewawasam continues his social work by staying in Japan with the ultimate purpose of serving the country in the best way he can.