Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Directorships
Additional Responsibilities
Personal Details
Timeline
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Udaya Ranjith Seneviratne

Udaya Ranjith Seneviratne

60/2A, Subasadaka Mawatha, Hokandara South

Summary

Udaya Ranjith Seneviratne is a distinguished public administrator with an impressive career spanning over 40 years, marked by his multifaceted expertise in public service, business, management, finance, and the cooperative sector. As the former Secretary to the President of Sri Lanka, he played a pivotal role in the highest echelons of the nation's governance and policy making.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director

Sanasa Life Insurance (PVT) Ltd
07.2022 - Current

Director

Sanasa Campus (PVT) Ltd
12.2019 - 03.2025

Governing Council Member

University of Kelaniya
01.2023 - 02.2025

Non Executive Independent Director

Nation Lanka Finance PLC
Colombo
04.2024 - 10.2024

Chairman - Government Employee Salary Commission

Government of Sri Lanka
Colombo
06.2024 - 09.2024

Consultant - National Economic and Physical Plans

Parliament of Sri Lanka
Colombo
01.2024 - 07.2024

Secretary to the President

HE. President of Sri Lanka
07.2018 - 11.2019

Secretary

Ministry of Science, Technology & Research
06.2017 - 02.2018

Secretary

Ministry of Mahaweli Development and Environment
09.2015 - 06.2017

Additional Secretary

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
06.2015 - 09.2015

Secretary

Ministry of Highways, Higher Education and Investment Promotions
01.2015 - 05.2015

Secretary

Ministry of Sugar Industry Development
02.2013 - 01.2015

Secretary

Ministry of Coconut Development & Janatha Estate Development
07.2014 - 09.2014

Secretary

Ministry of Productivity Promotion
07.2012 - 02.2013

Secretary

Ministry of Sports
12.2010 - 07.2012

Deputy Secretary to Treasury

Ministry of Finance & Planning
04.2009 - 12.2010

Additional Secretary

Ministry of Finance & Planning
06.2006 - 04.2009

Director General

National Institute of Cooperative Development
07.2001 - 06.2006

Principal

School of Cooperation
02.1995 - 06.2001

Education

Master of Science - Mass Communications

University of Kelaniya
06.1999

PGD. Management -

Open University of Sri Lanka
06.1998

Diploma in Co-operative Marketing -

Institute of Co-operative development
05.1995

PGD. Local Government Studies -

University of Colombo
06.1993

PGD.Community Development -

University of Colombo
06.1990

Bachelor of Science - Physical Sciences

University of Kelaniya
06.1980

Diploma in Marketing Management -

SLIDA

Skills

  • Public Administration
  • Public Governance
  • Public Policy Formulation
  • Public Enterprise Management
  • Leadership
  • Negotiation
  • Public Speaking
  • External and Public Relations
  • Crisis Management
  • People Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Management Consultation

Certification

  • Entrepreneurial Skills in Cooperative Human Resources Development
  • Certificate in Public Administration
  • Certificate in General Management
  • Certificate in Professional Diplomacy, Diplomatic Procedures and Institutions
  • Certificate in Market Feasibility Study: Project Planning
  • Certificate in Human Resources: Administration Management
  • Certificate in General Export Marketing
  • Certificate in Professional Development for Public Sector Senior Executives

Directorships

  • Director, 03/01/08, 12/01/09, Sri Lanka Telecom
  • Director, 01/01/09, 06/01/10, National Film Corporation
  • Director, 04/01/09, 10/01/10, Shell Gas Company Ltd
  • Director, 08/01/08, 09/01/09, Employee Trust Fund Board
  • Director, 06/01/09, 10/01/10, Independent Television Network
  • Director, 03/01/08, 11/01/09, De La Rue Lanka (PVT) Ltd
  • Chairman, 02/01/08, 05/01/09, Institute of Government Accountants Professionals
  • Administrative Authority, 06/01/09, 05/01/10, Sri Lanka Accountants Service
  • Director, 07/01/07, 03/01/09, Environmental Authority of Sri Lanka
  • Director, 05/01/07, 08/01/09, National Lotteries Board
  • Administrative Authority, 02/01/08, 06/01/10, Sri Lanka Planning Service
  • Director, 05/01/07, 03/01/10, National Education commission
  • Director, 09/01/07, 05/01/09, National Insurance Trust Fund Board
  • Director, 11/01/07, 03/01/09, Supreme Court Complex Management Board

Additional Responsibilities

  • Chairman -TRC, 07/01/18, 04/01/19, Sri Lanka Telecommunication Regulation Commission
  • Chairman, 09/01/18, 11/01/19, Sri Lanka Sustainable Development Council
  • Chairman, 01/01/19, 11/01/19, Children Protection Trust Fund
  • Acting Chairman, 08/01/17, 02/01/18, Sri Lanka Standards Institute
  • Competent Authority, 01/01/12, 07/01/18, Sewanagala & Pelwatta Sugar Industries
  • Competent Authority, 01/01/11, 02/01/12, Sri Lanka Cricket
  • Chairman, 03/01/10, 02/01/18, Commonwealth Games - Hambantota 2018 Co Ltd
  • Director, 09/01/08, 12/01/09, Ceylon Petroleum Corporation
  • Director, 06/01/17, 02/01/18, Institute of Technology and Industry (ITI)
  • Director, 06/01/17, 02/01/18, Sri Lanka Institute of Nano Technology (SLINTEC)
  • Director, 01/01/16, 08/01/17, Sri Lanka Institute of Local Government Management

Personal Details

Nationality - Sri Lankan

Passport Number - D5658536

Date of Birth - 28 Feb 1958

Gender - Male

Timeline

Chairman - Government Employee Salary Commission

Government of Sri Lanka
06.2024 - 09.2024

Non Executive Independent Director

Nation Lanka Finance PLC
04.2024 - 10.2024

Consultant - National Economic and Physical Plans

Parliament of Sri Lanka
01.2024 - 07.2024

Governing Council Member

University of Kelaniya
01.2023 - 02.2025

Director

Sanasa Life Insurance (PVT) Ltd
07.2022 - Current

Director

Sanasa Campus (PVT) Ltd
12.2019 - 03.2025

Secretary to the President

HE. President of Sri Lanka
07.2018 - 11.2019

Secretary

Ministry of Science, Technology & Research
06.2017 - 02.2018

Secretary

Ministry of Mahaweli Development and Environment
09.2015 - 06.2017

Additional Secretary

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
06.2015 - 09.2015

Secretary

Ministry of Highways, Higher Education and Investment Promotions
01.2015 - 05.2015

Secretary

Ministry of Coconut Development & Janatha Estate Development
07.2014 - 09.2014

Secretary

Ministry of Sugar Industry Development
02.2013 - 01.2015

Secretary

Ministry of Productivity Promotion
07.2012 - 02.2013

Secretary

Ministry of Sports
12.2010 - 07.2012

Deputy Secretary to Treasury

Ministry of Finance & Planning
04.2009 - 12.2010

Additional Secretary

Ministry of Finance & Planning
06.2006 - 04.2009

Director General

National Institute of Cooperative Development
07.2001 - 06.2006

Principal

School of Cooperation
02.1995 - 06.2001

Master of Science - Mass Communications

University of Kelaniya

PGD. Management -

Open University of Sri Lanka

Diploma in Co-operative Marketing -

Institute of Co-operative development

PGD. Local Government Studies -

University of Colombo

PGD.Community Development -

University of Colombo

Bachelor of Science - Physical Sciences

University of Kelaniya

Diploma in Marketing Management -

SLIDA
Udaya Ranjith Seneviratne