Kumarasinghe was appointed as the Director General of Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) in 2011 and has served on the PUCSL since 2002 He brings to bear many years of regulatory and management experience; within the PUCSL and Private Sector. Kumarasinghe was actively involved in developing the regulatory frameworks for the Sri Lanka infrastructure industries during the last decade. He is a Director, Board Member of Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority and Condominium Management Authority of Sri Lanka. He holds a degree from the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka specializing in Electrical Engineering,  Masters Degree in Engineering (M.E.) from the University of New South Wales, Australia on Electricity Industry Regulation and Restructuring and Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Colombo.

Kanchana has served PUCSL since 2006 and was appointed as the Deputy Director General (Industry Services) in 2023. He was the Director (Tariff and Economic Affairs) at PUCSL from 2010 to 2023, and is experienced in economic regulation of utilities. Prior to joining PUCSL he was a researcher (energy economics and climate change) at the Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand.

Kanchana holds MPhil and BSc degrees in Electrical Engineering from University of Moratuwa, Masters in Regional Development Planning (University of Colombo), MBA (Finance) from University of Bedfordshire, and a LLB from University of London. He is a Member of Chartered Institute of Management Accountants – ACMA (UK), Institution of Engineering and Technology (UK), Sri Lanka Energy Managers Association and Sri Lanka Economic Association.

Dr. Nilantha Chameekara Sapumanage joined the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) in 2012 and held the position of Director of the Inspectorate division until 2023. Currently, he holds the  position of Deputy Director General (Operations). He is a Chartered Electrical Engineer from the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka and membership in the IEEE.

His academic journey includes earning a Ph.D. with a focus on induced voltages in electrical systems due to atmospheric discharges, switching surges, transient behavior of direct lightning protection systems, and lightning protection from the University of Colombo. He conducted extensive research and experiments in both Sri Lanka and at Uppsala University in Sweden.

Dr. Sapumanage’s diverse research interests encompass transient overvoltages and power quality, electrical safety, power system studies, demand response management, surge protection, direct lightning protection, renewable energy, microgrids, and probabilistic-based risk assessments.

He has published 18 research papers as the principal author and has contributed to 04 papers as a co-author in peer-reviewed international journals and conferences. Moreover, he serves as a visiting lecturer in electrical engineering.

Beyond his academic pursuits, he actively participates in professional committees, including the IESL Building services sectional committee and Electrical Engineering sectional committee. Additionally, he is a member of the IESL Toastmasters Club.

Nadeeja Warapitiya serves as the Secretary to the PUCSL who counts more than 22 years of public sector experience in Senior Managerial position. After being sworn in as an Attorney-at-Law from Sri Lanka Law College she has started her legal career as a Professional Assistant at Ms. Murugesu and Neelakandan Legal Firm in Colombo for about two years. Subsequently she has joined the Sri Lanka Air Force as a Commissioned Officer and retired from SLAF in the rank of Group Captain to join Millennium Housing Development PLC to work in the capacity of Head of Legal prior to joining the PUCSL. Nadeeja Warapitiya holds a master’s degree in International Trade from the University of Wales and holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Procurement Management and Contract Administration from Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration(SLIDA) and an Advance Diploma in Transitional Justice from  Bandaranayake Centre for International Studies(BCIS). She is also a visiting lecturer in both SLIDA and CIDA.

Yasantha is an Economist, completed his Bachelors and Masters Degree in the field of Economics specializing Econometrics from the University of Colombo. He is also a life member of Sri Lanka Economics Association. Yasantha holds more than 12 years experiences on infrastructure regulation mainly in the field of electricity industry regulation. Prior appointing as a Deputy Director – Consumer Affairs in 2010, he has served in number of positions in the Commission. Before joined the Commission in April 2004, Yasantha served for five years as an Economic Research Analyst in a World Bank funded project at the Finance Commission and as a Professional at the Ministry of Economic Reform Science & Technology mainly involved for the establishment of the PUCSL.

Roshan Weerasooriya is a senior public policy and regulatory professional with over 15 years of experience in consumer protection, utility regulation, and strategic communications. He currently serves as the Deputy Director, Consumer Affairs at the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), where he oversees consumer grievance redress mechanisms, regulatory policy development, and stakeholder engagement in the electricity sector.

In his current role, he has led the design and implementation of several consumer-centric regulatory frameworks and operational mechanisms aimed at strengthening consumer rights and improving service delivery standards. He has extensive experience in handling and resolving complex consumer disputes through mediation, as well as conducting field-level investigations to ensure regulatory compliance by service providers. Notably, he introduced the “Consumer Mobile Service” initiative, which has successfully resolved a large number of consumer issues through coordinated, on-site engagement with stakeholders.

His professional background combines regulatory practice with strong expertise in mass communication and journalism, enabling him to effectively bridge communication between regulators, consumers, and service providers. Prior to joining PUCSL, he served in roles including media secretary to a cabinet minister, public relations consultant, and journalist, covering key national policy sectors.

Mr. Roshan is a Fulbright Hubert H. Humphrey Fellow in Public Policy and Public Administration at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota, where he also completed a professional affiliation with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission. His international exposure has strengthened his understanding of global regulatory practices and consumer protection frameworks.

He holds three masters’ major in public management, communication, and journalism. He is a lifetime member of the Sri Lanka Economic Association and is committed to advancing transparent, inclusive, and consumer-focused regulatory governance in Sri Lanka.

W.A Thanuj Dhanushka joined the PUCSL as an Assistant Director – Corporate Communications in 2015.  Before joining PUCSL he served as a Business Development Manager at DPIT Solutions and Duo Software (Pvt) Ltd. He posses over five years of working experience in Software Development and Business Development. Graduated in Information Technology from University of Moratuwa , Dhanushka has earned his Master’s from Charles Sturt University, Melbourne, Australia.  

Radhika Amarasinghe holds  BA (Econ-Special) with a second class upper, degree from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura and is a passed finalist of the AAT foundation examination and is also a member of the Sri Lankan Economic Association. Radhika Amarasinghe joined the PUCSL as an Assistant Director.

Lilantha Neelawala served five years as a Commissioned Officer (Lieutenant) in the Regular Naval Force of the Sri Lanka Navy, holding the appointment of an electrical engineer. At the Sri Lanka Navy, he was the Flag Lieutenant to the Director-General, Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Lilantha holds a BSc. (Hons.) Degree in Electrical Engineering and an MSc. in Electrical Installations from the University of Moratuwa. He is a Member of the Institute of Engineering and Technology (MIET), the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and an Associate Member of the Institute of Engineers Sri Lanka (AMIESL).

Krishananth Shivanesarajah has more than 8 years of experience in Electrical Engineering. Worked for Petroleum industry, Commercial Industry& Domestic Installations, Testing & Commissioning in Singapore from 2011- 2015. He holds a B.Sc (Hons) degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering from the University of Peradeniya & earned MBA degree with the Merit Pass from the University of Colombo. He is a member of IEEE for the past 14 years, an Associate Member of the Institute of Engineers Sri Lanka (AMIESL) and also has membership from Sri Lanka Energy Managers Association & Sri Lanka Economic Association. Krishananth was awarded a scholarship by the Dialog at the O/L for becoming 1st in his district. He has submitted 2 research papers in Economizing the Utilization of Power at Akbar Hall (Peradeniya) at PURSE and IESL. His main area of interest is in Project Management & Economics.

Dilhan Kariyapperuma is an Assistant Director in Inspectorate Division of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka.  He’s an Electrical Engineer graduated from University of Moratuwa with BSc. (Hons) degree in Engineering. Prior to joining PUCSL, he has worked in the construction field for more than 6 years with the experience in Design, Installation & Commissioning of Turnkey Electrical Installations. He is an Associate Member of the Institute of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL) as well.

Sameera Adikaram holds a BSc. (Hons) degree in Electrical Engineering with a second class upper from the University of Moratuwa and a MBA from University of Bedfordshire, UK.  He has more than 11 years of experience in PUCSL in the Licensing Division and Inspectorate Division. He is also a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and an Associate Member of Institute of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL)

Chamath Goonewardena counts over twenty-five years of experience in economic reform policy and practice, with a special focus on policy design, regulation, liberalization, public sector reform and private sector development programs.

As the Director of Regulatory Affairs at the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka, he coordinates the (shadow) regulation of the lubricant market and selected regulatory interventions in the petroleum industry, by advising and assisting the Ministry charged with the subject of petroleum. He is responsible for and coordinates the formulation of key regulatory instruments required for regulation of the electricity industry and envisaged regulation of the petroleum industry.

Earlier, he held the position of Consultant of the Ministry for Economic Reforms, Science & Technology, where he assisted the Public Interest Program Unit with policy, legal, regulatory and institutional reform of public utility industries. Prior to that, he held the position of Director of the Public Enterprises Reform Commission of Sri Lanka, where he coordinated the design, implementation and monitoring of privatization transactions.

Chamath has a Master of Business Administration and a Master of International Business from the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business, the University of Pittsburgh as well as a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin in the United States. He is a member of the Sri Lanka Economic Association.

Dileepa is at present involved in drafting New Electricity Safety Quality and Continuity Regulations and some renewable energy deliverables at the PUCSL. He graduated from the University of Moratuwa in 2011, with a BSc. (Hons) Degree in Electrical Engineering, and is currently reading for the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (UK) qualification and a BSc. Degree in Applied Accounting from the Oxford Brookes University (UK). He is also a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Dileepa has been a world finalist in the 2010 IEEE President’s Change the World Competition and also has been awarded the Migara Ranathunge Trust award by the Institute of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL) for industrial training.

Hasanka Kamburugamuwa, CFA has over 14 years of experience in the economic and technical regulation of the electricity and petroleum sectors in Sri Lanka, having begun his career in January 2012. He specialises in energy sector regulation, with a strong focus on tariff design and regulatory economics.

He holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Electrical Installations and a Bachelor of Science (BSc Hons) in Electrical Engineering from the University of Moratuwa.

Hasanka is a CFA Charterholder and a Charter holder of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA – UK).

He is a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the Sri Lanka Energy Managers Association (SLEMA). He is also an Associate Member of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka (IESL).

Mohamed Shukri holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering with first class honours, obtained from the University of Moratuwa. He has experience of working in manufacturing industry as an Electrical Engineer in large scale manufacturing plants and in the construction industry as an Electrical Design Engineer. He is an Associate Member of the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka and a registered Associate Engineer with the Engineering Council of Sri Lanka.

Amila C. Rajapaksa has over 15 years of professional experience, predominantly in the field of electricity sector regulation, with a primary focus on licensing functions and licence condition monitoring. He is an Engineer by profession, holding a BSc (Hons) degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Peradeniya and an MSc in Electrical Installations from the University of Moratuwa. He also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Colombo. He is a Chartered Electrical Engineer of the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL) and a Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). In addition, he is an Associate Member of the Sri Lanka Energy Managers Association (SLEMA).

Ramesh Chanchala is a seasoned Electrical Engineer with over a decade of experience in the industry. He has served as an Electrical Project Engineer at a major manufacturing facility and as a Switchgear Design Engineer for an Australian Company. Ramesh holds an MSc in Power System Applications and a BSc in Electrical Engineering from the University of Peradeniya. He is a Corporate Member of the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL), a Member of IEEE, and an Associate Member of the Sri Lanka Energy Managers Association (SLEMA).

Since joining the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) in 2022 as an Assistant Director, Ramesh has been actively involved in a wide range of projects related to Renewable Energy, Rooftop Solar PV , Microgrids, Electric Vehicles, and Sustainability.

Jayanat Herat is an economist and a regulatory expert who has more than 20 years of experience in the fields of infrastructure and economic reforms, regulatory, tariff settings and media field. Mr Herat joined PUCSL as the Deputy Director (Retail Tariffs- Electricity) in 2010 and currently serving as the Director – Corporate Communication. Before joining PUCSL, he worked as an Assistant Director – Surveillance at the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) for more than 06 years. He has also worked as a Consultant for the Infrastructure Reform (Electricity and Telecom Sectors) Project under the Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Economic Reforms, Science and Technology and has over 10 years experience in the field of media. He has served in various positions in private sector organizations including the Capital Maharaja Organization (News1st-MTV/MBC) and John Keells Holdings. Mr Herat holds BA Special Degree in Economics from the University of Colombo.

Arumugam Jayasooriyan joined PUCSL in the year 2018 as the Assistant Director – Tamil Medium. Mr Jayasooriyan is responsible for content development in Tamil medium and internal and external communication with the Tamil media. He has seven years of working experience in the journalism field. He holds an MBA degree from Metro London Metropolitan University and a Diploma in Journalism from Sri Lanka Journalism College. He was an Awrad-winning journalist in 2014 (Best Feature Writer of the Year) and worked as an assistant secretary at the Sri Lanka Working Journalist Association.

Chinthaka Asiri is the Assistant Director – Digital Media at the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), bringing over ten years of experience in digital marketing, analytics, and technology-driven business solutions. He manages the organization’s digital presence, develops process automation solutions, and delivers innovative digital solutions that enhance operational efficiency and public engagement.

He holds a BSc (Hons) from the University of Kelaniya, a Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing from the same university, and an MBA in Information Technology (Business Analytics) from the University of Moratuwa. He is a Member of the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (MSLIM) and a Professional Member (MCS) of the Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL).

Combining technical expertise with strategic marketing knowledge, Chinthaka is passionate about digital transformation, process automation, and data-driven decision-making. His work focuses on developing innovative digital initiatives that improve public services while making PUCSL’s digital platforms more accessible, efficient, and user-centric.

An accomplished accounting and finance professional with over 16 years of industry experience. Armed with a B.Sc. degree in Business Administration from the University of Sri Jayawardanapura, Mr Chandrasiri brings a solid academic foundation to his expertise.

Achini Sumanasena serves as the Director Finance of the PUCSL who holds more than 20 years of experience in Finance in multitude of industries in private sector and public sector. She holds a Bachler of science special degree in Accountancy and Financial Management from University of Sri Jayewardenepura and a Master of Business administration degree from Cardiff Metropolitan University of UK. She is a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (FCA) and also a fellow member of certified management Accountants of Sri Lanka.

She started her career as an audit trainee at Ernst and Young Sri Lanka and Maldives. Prior to join PUCSL she worked as the Deputy General Manager Finance at Employees’ Trust Fund Board.

Thushani is a fellow member of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka and an Associate Member of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka . She has over 18 years’ experience in the field of accounting and  finance. Thushani’s academic credentials include a Master of Business Administration from the Australian Institute of Business and a Bachelor of Business Administration (special) from the University of Colombo. Thushani’s impressive career has seen her contribute to the financial success of esteemed organizations, both in the public and private sectors. Prior to her tenure with the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), she made significant contributions to organizations such as the Department of Inland Revenue, Ministry of Health (GTATM Project), SEEDS (GTE) Limited, Ernst & Young, and John Keells Group. Throughout her journey, Thushani’s expertise and unwavering dedication have consistently elevated financial performance and excellence, making her an asset in diverse public and private sector environments.

Charitha Pathirana is an HR professional with seven years of experience in a similar capacity. She holds a Master’s in Human Resource Management from the University of Colombo and a B.Sc. in Business Administration from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. She has also completed the Professional Qualification in HRM from the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management. Charitha brings strong academic knowledge and practical expertise to the field of human resource management.

Laksiri Lokuhewage counts over 16 years of experience in the Information Communication Technology sector in Sri Lanka, Singapore and Oman. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering as well as a Post Graduate Diploma in Management of Technology from the University of Moratuwa. He is currently reading for his MSc in Information Management from the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology. Prior to joining the PUCSL, Laksiri held the position of Manager ICT Infrastructure and Projects at the Saud Bahwan Group in Oman. He has also worked at Sri Lankan Airlines and at Eutech Cybernetic Pte. Ltd.

Narada Wickramage is in charge of Digital Transformation and IT Project Management and he is also responsible for carrying out necessary data analysis. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science and Engineering with honours from the University of Moratuwa. He obtained an MSc by thesis from the same university after engaging in full-time research for one year. He earned an MBA with a Merit Pass and a research component from the University of Colombo. He has investigated modelling performance and predictability during his postgraduate studies. He has received experience in both industry and academia and published in both local and international conferences held in Sri Lanka and the USA. He is also a Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, USA. He has followed numerous Continuous Professional Development programmes too.

Amila Costa is responsible for managing and maintaining IT systems at the PUCSL. Prior to joining PUCSL, Amila held the position of Network Administrator at the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology and has over 10 years of experience in the networking field. He possesses a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology and is also professionally qualified with Certifications from Microsoft and Linux

Saranga Wijesinghe is an accomplished attorney at law with more than 5 years experience in civil law, criminal law, and notarial service, boasting a distinguished career marked by notable achievements. Armed with a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B. Hons.) degree from the esteemed Faculty of Law, University of Colombo. She is a member of BASL as well. She has joined PUCSL as an assistant director in the legal division.

Shantha has worked for public interest during the last 13 years in different capacities such as Consultant-SLIDA, Short-Term Consultant- World Bank, Research officer -IPS and Transaction Manager- PERC. Shantha holds a MBA in Infrastructure – University of Moratuwa and BSc (Mgt.) – University of Sri Jayewardenepura. He is also the recipient of a gold medal from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura.