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Mahendra Jayasekera

Panduka Mahendra Jayasekera (born on 16 October 1966), is a Sri Lankan business professional. At present, he is the Managing Director of Lanka Walltiles PLC, Lanka Tiles PLC, Swisstek (Ceylon) PLC, Swisstek Aluminium Ltd., and Lanka Ceramic PLC.[1][2]

Mahendra Jayasekera
Born16 October 1966
Narangodapaluwa, Gampaha, Sri Lanka
CitizenshipSri Lankan
Alma materUniversity of Sri Jayewardenepura
Occupation(s)Managing Director of Lanka Walltiles PLC, Lanka Tiles PLC, Swisstek (Ceylon) PLC, Swisstek Aluminium Ltd., and Lanka Ceramic PLC

Early life

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Mahendra Jayasekera was born in Narangodapaluwa, in the district of Gampaha, Sri Lanka. He grew up in a family with two siblings.[citation needed]

Education

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Mahendra Jayasekera received his early education at Carey College, Colombo 08. He later pursued his primary education at the same school before moving to De Mazenod College, Kandana to pursue higher studies. He was actively engaged in cricket, soccer and volleyball, during his school times. He enrolled at the University of Sri Jayawardenepura and completed an Honours Degree in Business Administration. In addition, he also holds a Diploma in Buddhist Studies and a master's degree in Buddhist Studies, both from the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.[citation needed]

Career

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After completing his education, Mahendra started a job into the field of accountancy, and later corporate leadership. He is also a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka. Later on, he started his career as an article clerk at KPMG. In August 1993, after receiving audit and management consultancy training at KPMG Fakhro, Bahrain, he transitioned to C.T. Smith Stockbrokers Pvt. Ltd. as the head of research. In this role, he played a role in establishing the company's research department and also served as the compliance officer, responsible for drafting a comprehensive compliance program to meet the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and Merrill Lynch International Ltd. In 1997, he joined Lanka Tiles PLC as Director/Chief Executive Officer, subsequently rising to the position of Managing Director of Lanka Walltiles PLC, Lanka Tiles PLC, Swisstek (Ceylon) PLC, Swisstek Aluminium Ltd. and Lanka Ceramic PLC.[1][2][3]

Apart from being the leader of business in the Lanka Walltiles Group, he holds many important positions in foreign and local settings: Director of HNB Assurance PLC,[4] Uni Dil Packaging Limited and Uni Dil Packaging Solutions Limited,[5] President at The Sri Lanka Ceramics & Glass Council in 2015,[6] Chairman of CMA Sri Lanka Cost and Management Accounting Standards Board,[7] former committee member - Ceylon Chamber of Commerce,[8] former committee member - Committee of the Sri Lanka-Italy Business Council.[9]

Other activities

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Mahendra has been actively involved in social initiatives, particularly through his engagement with the Colombo YMBA. He served as the secretary and currently as the President of the Colombo YMBA. He is an active participant and spokesperson for One Sri Lanka Dialogue by Colombo YMBA. He is also a member of the Economic Council of the De La Salle Brothers – Sri Lanka Chapter, where he works closely with Catholic communities through many projects that the chapter organizes.[10][11][12][13][14]

In addition, he initiated CSR developments in Lanka Walltiles Group, like the Smart Classroom Project, where LANKATILES has built a smart classroom for the students of the Matara Dodampahala Maha Vidyalaya.[15]

Politics

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Mahendra has been involved in political advocacy efforts, advocating for good governance, rule of law, and ethical leadership.[16][17]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Mahendra Jayasekera CEO of Lanka Tiles". oneworldmediacorp.com. 21 April 2022. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Lanka Tiles CEO Mahendra Jayasekera says CA Sri Lanka qualification can be a stepping stone towards achieving professional success". casrilanka.com. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  3. ^ "Financial Times". www.sundaytimes.lk. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  4. ^ "Lanka Tiles PLC (TILE.N0000) Leadership & Management Team Analysis". Simply Wall St. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  5. ^ "Mahendra Jayasekara – Senfin Asset Management (Pvt.) Ltd. – Your Trusted Unit Trust Partner". 13 November 2022. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  6. ^ "Jayasekera A. P. M. Jayasekera: Positions, Relations and Network - MarketScreener". www.marketscreener.com. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  7. ^ pavithra (9 January 2018). "Board of Management". colomboymba.org. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  8. ^ "Chamber Committee – Chamber". Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  9. ^ "Sri Lanka Italy Business Council - Welcome". www.srilankaitaly.com. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  10. ^ "Mahendra Jayasekera elected as Colombo YMBA President | Daily FT". www.ft.lk. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  11. ^ "'One Voice – A Secure Country' Independent National Movement | Daily FT". www.ft.lk. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  12. ^ "President advocates collective progress at Colombo YMBA's 125th anniversary | Daily FT". www.ft.lk. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  13. ^ "Mahendra Jayasekera & Niloo Jayatilaka Top Ranked in Pin Fernando & Pam Fernando Trophy 2018, Match-Play". UTE CAT. 19 July 2018. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  14. ^ malinga (31 January 2024). "'One Sri Lanka Dialogue' at YMBA hall Borella on Feb. 04". DailyNews. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  15. ^ "The Smart Classroom Initiative From LANKATILES". Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  16. ^ "Newsline | Mahendra Jayasekera | SL government needs to improve on governance". Ceylon Independent. 11 June 2023. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  17. ^ "The question is whether those who bankrupted the country can rebuild it – Mahendra Jayasekara". 25 March 2023.
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