FITIS re-elects Dr. Dayan Rajapakse as Chairman

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Sets sights on Sri Lanka’s accelerated digital future

Dr. Dayan Rajapakse

The Federation of Information Technology Industry Sri Lanka (FITIS) successfully concluded its Annual General Meeting on 22 April, reaffirming its commitment to driving the nation’s technological advancement. At the landmark gathering, Dr. Dayan Rajapakse was unanimously re-elected as Chairman, embarking on his second consecutive year at the helm of the apex ICT body.

The prestigious event was graced by Digital Economy Ministry Secretary Waruna Sri Dhanapala underscoring the critical synergy between the government and the private sector in achieving national digital transformation goals. His presence highlighted the Ministry’s ongoing support for industry-led initiatives and the shared vision of building a robust, inclusive digital economy for Sri Lanka.

Addressing the gathering of industry leaders, and stakeholders, Dr. Rajapakse outlined a bold trajectory for the upcoming year, heavily focused on capacity building, infrastructure expansion, and digital trust.

“I am deeply honoured to continue serving as the FITIS Chairman during such a pivotal moment for our industry,” said Dr. Dayan Rajapakse. “Our focus this year will be on accelerating our momentum and working hand-in-hand with the Digital Economy Ministry to realise the ambitious milestones of the Digital Economy 2030 agenda. Together with our dynamic Board of Directors, we are committed to empowering local tech enterprises, fostering innovation, and ensuring that the dividends of our digital economy reach every corner of Sri Lanka.”

Dr. Rajapakse will be supported by a distinguished Board of Directors, representing the full spectrum of Sri Lanka’s tech ecosystem. As FITIS looks ahead, the newly elected board is poised to champion a series of high-impact initiatives, driving policy advocacy and fostering industry-wide collaboration to cement Sri Lanka’s position as a premier technology hub in the region.

The confirmed board for the new term includes:

Executive leadership and advisory

Senior Vice Chairman: Lanka Pay Ltd., CEO Channa De Silva
Vice Chairman: SRIQ Corporation Ltd., Co-Founder/Director/CEO Thariq Sanoon
Past Chairman: Huawei Technologies Lanka Ltd., Strategic Adviser/Vice President Indika De Zoysa
Adviser to the Board: Debug Group of Companies Managing Director Abbas Kamrudeen

Chapter Presidents

President – ICT Infrastructure: Trident Corporation Ltd., General Manager Hasalaka De Silva
President – Software: DMS Software Technologies Ltd., Assistant General Manager Rikaz Moin
President – Education and Training: Edith Cowan University (ECU) Sri Lanka Academic Director/Principal Chaminda Ranasinghe
President – Digital Services: Blue Lotus 360 Ltd., Co-Founder/CEO N. Udayakumar
President – Digital Trust: Nations Trust Bank PLC Assistant Vice President Indika Rajakaruna

Chapter Vice Presidents

Vice President – ICT Infrastructure: Sense Micro Distributions Ltd., Founder/Managing Director Waruna Godagedara
Vice President – Software: Bileeta Ltd., Co-Founder/CTO and Chief Architect Sanka Weerasinghe
Vice President – Education and Training: Thushara Edirisinghe (Vocational Training Authority)
Vice President – Digital Services: DFCC Bank Manager – Digital Acquisition Pranath Fernando