📈 New Director General of Commerce (Actg.) Assumed Duties

Career commercial diplomat Somasena Mahadiulwewa has officially assumed duties as the Acting Director General of Commerce at the Department of Commerce (DoC), Sri Lanka. • Key Appointee Profile: Brings over 24 years of public service experience at the DoC, specializing in foreign trade policy formulation, international trade negotiations, and commercial diplomacy to drive export growth. • Global Experience: Served in diplomatic postings in the UK, Italy, Japan, and South Africa. He has represented Sri Lanka at WTO Ministerial Conferences and contributed heavily to Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations and trade remedies. • Academic Background: Holds a BSc in Management (Public) from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura and a Masters in Economics from the University of Colombo. He is currently pursuing a PhD focusing on FTAs and export diversification.