Technology Ministry Secy. takes up TRC leadership responsibility

Dr. Dharmasri Kumaratunge

New Secretary to the Ministry of Technology Dr. Dharmasri Kumaratunge has been appointed as the Chairman of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka as well.

He visited the Commission office recently and engaged in discussions with senior TRCSL officials regarding future action plans and ongoing issues. 

This appointment comes at a crucial juncture for Sri Lanka as the nation embarks on an ambitious journey toward a digital economy under the DIGIECON 2030 program, launched by President Ranil Wickremesinghe.  

Dr. Kumaratunge’s leadership is poised to play a significant role in steering the telecommunications sector toward alignment with this national initiative. Dr. Kumaratunge serves as a consultant on public policy at Mastercard, Senior National Consultant at the International Trade Centre (ITC) UN, Business Consultant at PayMedia Ltd., and Board Member of DirectPay and CeleTa Ltd. 

Prior to these positions, he served as an Assistant Governor at the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). With over 31 years of experience in the Central Bank, he has worked across various departments in different capacities, including the Economic Research Department, Information Technology Department, and Payments and Settlements Department.