Marking a bold new chapter in Sri Lanka’s innovation and tech sector, the Sri Lanka Association of Software and Services Companies (SLASSCOM) has officially announced its dynamic new leadership team and General Council for the year 2025/2026.
The newly appointed board reflects the chamber’s forward-thinking approach and its dedication to accelerating Sri Lanka’s emergence as a leading digital hub in the South Asian region. Bringing together top industry talent, the new team is geared to champion growth, innovation, and global competitiveness across the IT/BPM sector.
Shehani Seneviratne Takes the Helm as Chairperson
Leading SLASSCOM into its next phase of transformation is Shehani Seneviratne, Chief Operating Officer of 99x, who steps into the role of Chairperson. A respected industry leader, Shehani is widely recognized for her strategic leadership and contribution to the tech ecosystem.
Joining her on the executive board are:
Sampath Jayasundara, Director/CEO of hSenid Business Solutions – Vice Chair 1
Haridhu Abeygoonaratne, Managing Director of Sim Centric Technologies – Vice Chair 2
Bimal Gunapala, Consultant at Talliance – Director Operations
Sanjini Munaweera, Regional Head – South Asia, ADA – Director Finance
The board is further strengthened by leaders from top tech firms:
Thilanka Jayathilake, VP – HR, IFS R&D International
Arjuna Sirinanda, CEO, Fortude
M.W. Sadhikeen, Country Head, Innodata
Denver de Zylva, Co-Country Head, Virtusa
Omar Hassen, Country Lead, HCL Tech
Sharon Kern, Director – People & Culture, Madmobile
Tharindra Jayamaha, Director – Quality, 99x
This powerful mix of expertise spans critical domains including technology leadership, human capital development, operational excellence, and strategic growth.
General Council to Drive Sector-Focused Innovation
The newly appointed General Council, comprising over 25 seasoned professionals, will guide SLASSCOM’s core initiatives through its signature forums:
Business Process Management (BPM)
Global Trade and Investment
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Regional Development
Capacity Building
WTECH (Women in Tech)
ESG (Environment, Social, Governance)
Quality
Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence
Each forum plays a critical role in advancing sectoral excellence, enabling high impact projects, and contributing to national policy frameworks that support innovation, talent retention, and sustainable digital growth.
Notable names in the General Council include:
Arjuna Amarasinghe (Covalent Systems)
Nishantha Hettiarachchi, Roshanara Tissaaratchy (SyscoLABS)
Inoka Dias (Virtusa), Dulanga Perera (Fortude), Sithara Vanniarachchi (Dialog Axiata)
Abdul Gaffoor (Orel IT), Yasoma Jayasinghe (Wiley)
Nivedha Balasunderam & Asanka Wasalathilaka (Deloitte),
Rajive Silva (Azend Technologies), Dammika Ganegama (Mitra Innovations), And many others from Sri Lanka’s top IT, BPM, consulting, and innovation firms.
Shaping the Future of Sri Lanka’s Tech Economy
SLASSCOM’s 2025/2026 leadership arrives at a critical moment as the industry navigates global tech trends, economic shifts, and growing demand for skilled talent. With its new board and General Council in place, SLASSCOM is well-positioned to lead impactful policy dialogues, drive digital innovation, attract international investment, and ensure Sri Lanka remains competitive in the global tech arena.
As the national chamber representing over 400 member companies and employing over 145,000 IT/BPM professionals, SLASSCOM continues to be the voice of Sri Lanka’s tech sector, shaping the future of the country’s knowledge economy.
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