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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.