Dr. Parakrama Dissanayake Appointed Presidential Adviser on Maritime & Logistics ⚓

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Dr. Mahinda Parakrama Dissanayake as the Adviser to the President on Maritime, Ports and Logistics with immediate effect. The appointment is on an honorary basis to support the national objective of positioning Sri Lanka as a global logistics hub. • Current Leadership: Dr. Dissanayake serves as the Deputy Chairman and Managing Director of Aitken Spence PLC. • Government & Public Sector Experience: He previously served as Secretary to the Ministry of Ports and Shipping and has twice chaired the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA). • Strategic Oversight: His experience includes leadership roles at the Jaya Container Terminal, Hambantota International Port Services, and board positions at SAGT and CICT. • Global Credentials: He was the first non-British International President of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (UK) and has served as a shipping expert for UNCTAD. The appointment aims to leverage Sri Lanka's strategic geographical location to drive economic growth through the maritime and logistics sectors, which are vital for employment and foreign exchange earnings.