Dr. Parakrama assumes office as SLPA Chairman

Monday, 23 February 2026 02:53 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

Maritime industry veteran professional and corporate leader Dr. Parakrama Dissanayake last week assumed duties as the new Chairman of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) in what will be his third innings in this position. Here Dr. Dissanayake (fourth from right) receives the letter of appointment from Ports and Civil Aviation Minister Anura Karunathilaka. Ports and Civil Aviation Deputy Minister Janitha Ruwan Kodithuwakku, Secretary to the Ministry W.W.S. Mangala, Former SLPA Chairman Admiral Sirimewan Ranasinghe (Rtd), Vice Chairman Eng. Herath M. P. Jayawardhana and Managing Director Ganaka Hemachandra look on