Sri Lanka Telecom appoints Dr. Mothilal de Silva as new chairman

Sri Lanka Telecom PLC (SLT) has announced the appointment of Dr. Mothilal de Silva as the new Chairman of its Board of Directors, effective November 4, 2024. The decision, following the recommendation of the company’s Nominations and Governance Committee, marks a significant leadership change for Sri Lanka’s national telecommunications provider.

With a proven track record as a turnaround specialist, Dr. de Silva is most notably recognized for leading the successful restructuring of Telecom Fiji Ltd, a state-owned company that had suffered over five years of continuous losses. Under his stewardship as Group CEO, the company returned to profitability and achieved consistent growth in dividends and investments in network modernization.

Prior to this, Dr. de Silva held several key leadership positions, including Group Chief Strategy Officer and Group Chief Corporate Officer at Dialog Axiata and General Manager of Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service at MTN Networks Pvt Ltd. His extensive experience in corporate strategy, business development, and operational excellence positions him well to drive SLT’s future growth and innovation.

In addition to his corporate experience, Dr. de Silva has been an influential figure on the global stage, delivering over 60 presentations at international forums and earning recognition as one of the Top 50 Business Growth Leaders in Technology at the BizTalk World Conference in Dubai.

Dr. de Silva holds a Doctor of Business Administration from PPA Business School, Paris, along with several other prestigious academic qualifications, making him a well-rounded leader equipped to steer SLT into its next phase of growth.