Corporate Management Team

V K Manatunge joined the Company in early 2003 and is currently functioning as the Senior General Manager of Access Engineering. He obtained his Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Moratuwa in 1978 and has been a Corporate Member of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka since 1982. He counts over 44 years of experience in the civil engineering field and has worked in various capacities in the state sector as well as the private sector.

Srimal joined the Company in August 1999 as a Civil Engineer and was promoted to Manager – Engineering in January 2004, General Manager in January 2008 and Senior General Manager in 2017. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Peradeniya and is a Corporate Member of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka. During the period of his service, he was involved with major projects in many diversified fields such as Roads and Highways, Bridges, Telecommunication, Water and Wastewater, Piling and Buildings in a senior level management capacity. He was also appointed as a Director to the Board of WUS Logistics (Private) Limited, Access Logistics (Private) Limited and Access Logistics Park Ekala (Private) Limited.

Lagath joined Access Engineering in 2007 as an Accountant for Projects and since then he has risen from Manager to Senior Manager roles and is now operating in his present placement as Senior General Manager – Head of Production Plants. Lagath graduated from the University of Sri Jayewardenapura with a Bachelor of Commerce, specializing in marketing; following which he also completed an MBA at Cardiff Metropolitan University. He has over 22 years of experience in diversified fields such as manufacturing, operations and trading in Sri Lanka and overseas. Lagath is also a member of the Chartered Professional Managers of Sri Lanka. He was also appointed as a Director to the Board of Lanka AAC (Private) Limited.

Manoaj joined the Company in March 2006. He has over 35 years of experience in diversified fields such as the Sri Lanka Navy, operations, apparel manufacturing, corporate planning and human resources management. He is a Project Management Professional (PMP) who holds an MBA from the Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM) of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, BSc (Hons) from the University of Colombo and a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology as well as several naval professional qualifications. He also functions as a Director of Sathosa Motors PLC and Access Motors Private Limited.

Prabashana joined the Company in December 2006 as an Operations Manager – Telecom Projects. Since then he has risen from Senior Manager – Telecom Projects to Deputy General Manager and he is currently functioning as a General Manager (Project Management Division II). He holds a BSc in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Peradeniya. He has 24 years of experience in the fields of Telecommunication and Building Services (M&E) and was involved in several major projects in Sri Lanka and overseas in Key Management roles.

Dhanushka joined Access Engineering as an Engineer for Projects in 2005 and rose to Senior Engineer, Senior Manager (Project Management Division III) and is currently functioning as General Manager (Project Management Division III). He graduated from the University of Peradeniya with a BSc in Engineering and pursued his MBA in Project Management at the University of Moratuwa. He is a Chartered Engineer with corporate membership in the Institution of Engineers of Sri Lanka and possessing memberships in Institute of Chartered Professional Managers, and the Institute of Management of Sri Lanka. He is also a diploma holder in Commercial Arbitration.

Thasantha joined the Company at the beginning of 2013. He has over 27 years of experience in the field of Civil Engineering including Roads, Highways and Bridge Engineering and Project Management. He has served in the capacity of Resident Engineer, Design Engineer, and Executive Engineer for the Road Development Authority for seven years and in the private sector for 15 years in the capacity of Project Manager, Senior Project Manager and Divisional Coordinator in the Roads, Highways and Bridges Division. He has a BSc (Hons) in Civil Engineering from the University of Moratuwa and a Postgraduate Diploma in Highway and Traffic Engineering from the University of Moratuwa. He is also a Corporate Member of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka.

Kosala joined the Company as a Project Manager in 2007 and currently functions as the General Manager (Planning and Development). He holds a BSc (Hons) in Civil Engineering from the University of Moratuwa, Postgraduate Diploma in Structural Engineering from the University of Moratuwa and an MBA from Cardiff Metropolitan University. He is also a Corporate Member of the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka and a Corporate Member of the Society of Structural Engineers Sri Lanka. He has over 22 years’ experience in various disciplines including structural engineering designs, contract administration, project management and real estate development in Sri Lanka and overseas. During his tenure at Access Engineering PLC, he was involved with major projects in many diversified fields such as Bridges & Flyovers, Port & Air Ports, Buildings, Real Estate Developments in a senior management capacity. In addition, he currently serves as a Director of Harbour Village Private Ltd.

Nilantha joined the Company in 2008 and presently serves in the capacity of General Manager – Finance of the Company. He is a Fellow Member (FCA) of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka and an Associate Member of the Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka. He holds an MBA from the Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM) of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura and holds a BSc in Estate Management and Valuation (Special) Degree from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. He has over 16 years of experience in the field of Finance and Auditing. He was also appointed to the Board of Access Projects (Private) Limited in May 2018.

Dhammika joined Access Engineering in 2007 as a Senior Design Engineer. Since then he has risen from Manager Engineering Design to Senior Manager Engineering Designs and is currently operating as the General Manager – Engineering Designs. He holds both a BSc (Hons) in Engineering and an M.Eng in Structural Engineering from the University of Moratuwa. Dhammika is a Fellow Member of the Institution of Engineers, of Sri Lanka and a Member of the Society of Structural Engineers of Sri Lanka. He is a recognized structural Engineer eligible to design and approve high rise buildings in Sri Lanka under the IESL and UDA regulations. He is an International Professional Engineer recognized in 20 leading countries under the Washington Accord. He has over 21 years of experience in various disciplines of Civil Engineering mainly in structural engineering designs together with the constructions.

Pivithiri joined Access Engineering in 2008 as a Trainee Site Engineer attached to the piling division. He then rose to becoming Manager, Senior Manager and was promoted to Deputy General Manager (Project Management Division II) in 2019. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Civil Engineering from the University of Moratuwa and is also a Chartered Engineer.

Senarath has served in the capacity of Civil Engineer for a foreign construction Company for seven years. He joined Access Engineering in 2004 as a Planning Engineer. Then he rose to Senior Engineer Planning, Senior Manager Engineering and is currently functioning as the Deputy General Manager – Business Development. He graduated from the University of Peradeniya with a BSc in Civil Engineering, after which he followed through with an MBA from the University of Moratuwa and Diploma in Commercial Arbitration. Senarath is also a corporate member of the Institution of Engineers of Sri Lanka. He has over 22 years of experience in the fields of Civil Engineering Construction, Planning, Contract Administration, Dispute Resolution, Project Management and Business Development.

Prasanna joined the Company in 2006 as a Quantity Surveyor. Having held many positions from middle management to Senior Management, he was appointed to a Deputy General Manager position in 2021. He has over 18 years of experience locally and internationally in the fields of quantity surveying and contract administration. He is a Graduate of the University of Moratuwa holding a BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying Degree and completed a Master’s Degree in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution attached to the same university. He is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor possessing an Associate Membership from the Institute of Quantity Surveyors, Sri Lanka (A.I.Q.S.SL) and Associate Membership of The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (ACIArb) UK. He is also a diploma holder in Commercial Arbitration.

Sameera Joined Access Engineering in 2016 as a Treasury Manager attached to the Commercial Division. He has over 12 years’ experience in Financial Analysis, Fund Management and Commercial Operations. He then rose to becoming Senior Manager, Head of Treasury and was promoted to Deputy General Manager– Commercial in 2023. He graduated from the University of Moratuwa with a BSc in Information Technology in 2011. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst with the membership at Chartered Financial Analyst Institute – (CFA)-USA and is a Passed Finalist of Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) – UK.