SLJCP

Head of Directors

Monte Cassim

Monte Cassim

President & Professor (Science & Technology Innovation), Shizenkan University

Birthplace: Colombo, Sri Lanka

Professor Emeritus and Senior Advisor of Ritsumeikan Trust, former Vice-Chancellor and President of Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University. Senior Advisor to the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka (2015-2019), founder of Japan-Sri Lanka Innovation Platform. Recipient of the Order of the Sacred Treasure (Japan) and Lifetime Hero Award (Sri Lanka).

Directors

Aya Takeuchi

Aya Takeuchi

Manager of Global Business Department, T-Plan Inc.

Birthplace: Chita City, Aichi, Japan

MA in Peace Studies. Experience with NGOs, government, and private sector in international cooperation and multicultural collaboration. Former liaison officer for Japan-Sri Lanka Joint Comprehensive Partnership Secretariat Tokyo Office.

Chinthake Gunatilake

Chinthake Gunatilake

Director, Fujitsu Network Solutions Limited

Birthplace: Colombo, Sri Lanka

Expert in Optical/Submarine/Wireless/Mobile technologies. Key contributor to Japan Sri Lanka Innovation Platform and Green & Smart Mobility projects. Director-in-charge of Post-Covid Healthcare Technologies Project.

Jagath Ramanayake

Jagath Ramanayake

President, Rama Group Ltd

Birthplace: Colombo, Sri Lanka

CEO of RamaDBK Ltd. and President of Rama Group Ltd. Holds director positions in JUMVEA and Lanka-Ji Temple. President of SLBCJ and Advisory Board member of SLAAJ. Recipient of “Vishwa Keerthi Deshabandu” Award.

Jinichiro Yabuta

Jinichiro Yabuta

Advisor to the President, International Development Center of Japan

Birthplace: Okazaki City, Aichi, Japan

Doctor of Engineering. Former president of International Development Center of Japan. Consultant on major development projects in Asia and Africa. Lecturer at Meiji University.

Nilam Alawdeen

Nilam Alawdeen

President, N.ALAWDEEN LTD.

Birthplace: Colombo, Sri Lanka

Founder of N.Alawdeen Ltd, manufacturer of fine jewelry. Founding investor of Vidullanka PLC. Board member of CIBJO, Japan Gem Society, and other associations. Chairman of Tokyo Lawn Tennis Club.

Ratnin Dewaraja

Ratnin Dewaraja

President, TEXT. Co., Ltd.

Birthplace: Colombo, Sri Lanka

Ph.D. in Psychology. Founder and CEO of TEXT Co., Ltd. Former coordinator of Japan Sri Lanka Comprehensive Partnership office. Specialist in editing and translating psychology research papers.

Satoe Sugie

Satoe Sugie

CEO, Global Concierge Co., Ltd. / SMI Co., Ltd. / BUSHI Co., Ltd.

Birthplace: Shibetsu City, Hokkaido, Japan

Former Japan Airlines flight attendant. Expert in hospitality and service industry education. Developed business linkages with Japan in Dubai and Qatar. Donated water conversion system to Sri Lanka.

Tamotsu Mizobe

Tamotsu Mizobe

Vice President, T-Plan Inc.

Birthplace: Nakatsu City, Oita, Japan

Engineer and co-founder of T-Plan Inc. Led Smart and Green Mobility Project in Sri Lanka, aiming to build an electric vehicle industry and improve environmental standards.

Yoshitake Yamaguchi

Yoshitake Yamaguchi

President & CEO, WarpedPassages LLC

Birthplace: Otake City, Hiroshima, Japan

Ph.D. in Physics. Former Head of Government & External Relations at Toshiba. Consultant for venture companies. Finalist astronaut candidate certified by NASA.