Dialog Axiata appoints Arjuna Herath as Independent Non-Executive Director

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Dialog Axiata PLC has announced the appointment of Arjuna Herath as an Independent Non-Executive Director, effective 1 May 2026.Herath brings extensive experience across consulting, corporate finance, investments, and regulatory governance.

“Arjuna brings a unique blend of private sector experience and public sector leadership, with deep exposure to regulatory and institutional environments. His insights will add meaningful value to the Board as we continue to strengthen governance and navigate an increasingly dynamic digital landscape,” said Dialog Axiata PLC Chairman David Lau.

Herath most recently served as Chairman of the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka, contributing to national investment promotion strategy. He was also the inaugural Chair of the Sri Lanka Data Protection Authority, where he led early regulatory efforts in digital privacy. Earlier, he served as Senior Partner and Head of Consulting at Ernst & Young (EY) Sri Lanka and Maldives, and held roles in corporate development at Ceylon Tobacco Company and Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka.

He has held several key regulatory roles, including as Commissioner of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka, Board Member of the Sri Lanka Accounting and Auditing Standards Monitoring Board, and Member of the Company Law Advisory Commission. He currently serves as a Director of the Colombo Stock Exchange.

Herath is a Fellow Member and a Past President of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka and has contributed extensively to the global accountancy profession. He is the first Sri Lankan to chair a committee of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), where he led the Professional Accountancy Organisation Development Committee.

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Colombo, an MBA from the University of Strathclyde in the United Kingdom, and a Master of Arts in Financial Economics from the University of Colombo.

Dialog Axiata looks forward to the insights and perspective Herath brings to the Board, further strengthening its commitment to strong governance, operational excellence, and innovation.