Eng. Ravi Rupasinghe appointed OPA Secretary

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Eng. Ravi Rupasinghe

Eng. Ravi Rupasinghe has been appointed as the General Secretary of the Organisation of Professional Associations of Sri Lanka (OPA) for the 2025/2026 term.

He has been an active contributor to the OPA for over a decade, serving on the Executive Council since 2014 and completing five consecutive terms as Vice President since 2018. He has also chaired several key committees, including the Career Guidance and Skills Development Committee for three years, and the Education and Human Resources Development Committee.

A professionally qualified Chartered Electrical Engineer with over 25 years of industry experience, Eng. Rupasinghe brings to this key position a distinguished record in engineering consultancy, corporate leadership, and service to the professional community.

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master of Business Administration in Management of Technology (MBA–MOT) from the University of Moratuwa.

As a leading entrepreneur, Eng. Rupasinghe has been instrumental in driving innovation and contributing to Sri Lanka’s economic progress.

He serves as the Chairman and Managing Director of Aklan International Ltd., Multi-Tec Technologies Ltd., Quantum College Ltd., and Zeity by RR Ltd., ventures that promote technological advancement, engineering excellence, and education.

He has also collaborated with numerous multinational and local organisations, including Ceylon Oxygen Ltd., Loadstar Ltd., UNIDO project on Accelerating Industrial Climate Responses in Sri Lanka, initiatives promoting the Eco-Industrial Parks concept with NCPCSL and the Ministry of Industries, and the “Future Minds Advancing Science Curriculum for National Prosperity” project of SLAAS.

Eng. Rupasinghe’s extensive record of professional service includes serving as President of the Engineers’ Guild of Sri Lanka (EGSL) for three years, Vice Chairman of the Ceylon National Chamber of Industries (CNCI) where he also chaired the Achiever Awards Committee, and Vice Chairman of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET–UK) Sri Lanka Network. He is also a member of the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL), and a Board Member of the Sri Lanka Energy Managers Association (SLEMA).

In his new capacity, Eng. Rupasinghe will oversee the OPA’s secretariat operations, coordinate collaboration among affiliated member bodies, drive key policy initiatives, and represent the OPA at national and international forums.

Founded in 1975, the Organisation of Professional Associations of Sri Lanka serves as the apex body for 52 professional associations, representing 34 professions and a membership exceeding 60,000 professionals.