LEADERSHIP
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mr. Saliya Senanayake
FCILT, DMS (Wales)
Founder Chairman/Director
He is the founder Chairman of Lanka Shipping & Logistics Pvt) Ltd and is the Group Chairman of CASS Group of Companies. The Group was formulated in 2010 and encompasses Lanka Shipping and Logistics (Pvt) Ltd, Simatech Marine Lanka , Perma Shipping Lanka and other affiliate companies. Saliya is a highly reputed maritime and supply chain professional with over 40 years of local and international exposure. During his long career, he has gained significant expertise in a wide range of activities in LINER Shipping (Mainline/NVOCC), FEEDER shipping, Supply Chain Management and Marine Services etc as a Principal, as well as an Agent. He started his shipping career with the Ceylon Shipping Corporation (CSC), the National Shipping Line and held many senior positions within the company. His initial overseas posting was in the 1980’s as Regional Representative (Europe) for CSC (based in London for 5 years) - for a pioneering Full Container Service. Saliya had a very successful 15 years stint (1990-2005) in UAE/Dubai representing leading Feeder/Regional carriers (Xpress Feeders and Samudera Shipping Line) as the Regional Managing Director. His outstanding contributions and achievements brought him high recognition from the maritime community in the region and beyond. Among other positions held during his career are, as Director of Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) and several senior positions (as Managing Director/Group Director, etc.) in leading shipping companies in Sri Lanka. He holds a “Post Graduate Diploma” in Ports & Shipping Administration from the University of Wales (UWIST), Cardiff (UK), and is a “Fellow” of the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT). He also held the positions of CILT International Vice President as well as Chairman of CILT Sri Lanka. He was bestowed the prestigious ‘Pegasus Award’ by CILT INTERNATIONAL in 2014 in recognition of his special contributions and achievements. Saliya continues to be actively involved in adding value to the Organization as well as the Industry. He is presently a Member of the Advisory Board of CASA (Ceylon Association of Shipping Agents), and a Member of SLAVO (Sri Lanka Association of Vessel Operators).
Mrs. Charmaine Senanayake
Director
Having started her career in the medical profession, she later moved to general administration working extensively in the UK, Dubai and Sri Lanka. Charmaine is a Shareholder/Director and serves as the Director for Human Resources and Administration of the group. Her dedication and contribution towards the growth of the company has been a tremendous boost to the management and team.
Mr. Ananda Senanayake
BSc UK, CMILT, MICS
Group Managing Director
Started his career in the UK, working in Investment Banking (2007 -2011) - representing Goldman Sachs, Lehman Brothers and The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) Thereafter he was re-located to Singapore by RBS for 2 years. Started his shipping/logistics career in 2013 (in Sri Lanka) as Executive Director at Lanka Shipping & Logistics/CASS Group of Companies, and is presently the Group MD. His dedication and commitment to the industry won him the prestigious "Maritime Standard-Young Person in Shipping Award" for 2019 in Dubai Chartered Member (CMILT) of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and a Member (MICS) of The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS). Member of the Executive Committee of the Ceylon Association of Shipping Agents (CASA) and Sri Lanka Association of NVOCC Agents (SLANA) Ana is a leading personality in the Maritime and Logistics industry and associated with various forums and entrepreneurial groups involved in contributing to the development of Sri Lanka’s economy.