Leo Club Advisors

Lion Meena Wellala

Past Leo Club Advisor

2007 - 2019

Lion Sumudu Amarasinghe

Leo Club Advisor

2019 Present

Leo Club Presidents

Mr. Nadun Gunawardhana

Mr. Nadun Gunawardhana is the first President of Leo club of University of Moratuwa. He is the one who gave the leadership to launch Leo club of University of Moratuwa in 2003 with 38 initial members. He is a proud product of St. Thomas’ College Bandarwela and Richmond collage Galle. He has obtained a B.Sc Honours degree and a Master in Science For Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering from University of Moratuwa and a Master for Business Administration from University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Mr. Nadun is an excellent leader having more than 18 years industrial experiences. He is currently working as the director enterprise solution at Huawei Technologies Lanka. He is married to Chandima Niranjalie and is blessed with 2 children.

Late Mr. Mahesh Prasanna Abeywickrama

Mr. Mahesh Abeywickrama was a beloved brother, an undergraduate of University of Moratuwa and specially a charter member of Leo club of University of Moratuwa. He was a good debater, speaker and one who worked tirelessly for the Leo club. He was elected as the president of the club for the Leoistic year 2004/2005 at the 2nd installation ceremony of Leo club of University of Moratuwa. But unfortunately, he left us prematurely and we always remember him for the great service he has rendered for the club. As a commemoration of his great services, the event “Mahesh Abeywickrama Memorial Debate Competition” is held annually joining school students around the county.

Mr. Chatura Gunawardana

Mr. Chatura Gunawardana is a Charter member of Leo club of University of Moratuwa and he was strong enough to accept the leadership of the club after the unexpected death of Leo Mahesh Abeywickrama. He is a proud product of Richmond College Galle. Mr. Chatura passed out from University of Moratuwa with a BSc Eng. (Hons) degree, specialized in the field of Computer Science and Engineering and did MBA at University of Colombo specializing in marketing. He is a Software Development Manager attached to Pearson UK and currently based in Dundee,UK. Mr. Chatura is married to Manjula Kumari and blessed with a cute daughter.

Mr. Tharanga Gunasekara

Mr. Tharanga Gunasekara is one of the outstanding past presidents of Leo Club of University of Moratuwa who led the club for the Leostic year 2005/2006. During his presidency UOM Leos were awarded “The most outstanding Leo club of Leo district 306A2” for the first time in the inaugural District Conference of Leo district 306A2 held in July 2006. Mr. Tharanga is a glamorous product of Rahula College, Matara and had his B.Sc. Honours degree in engineering from University of Moratuwa. He is currently working in Sri Lanka Customs. He is married to Dureka Weliwitigoda and is blessed with a son.

Mr. Buddhi Hettiarachchi

Mr. Buddhi Hettiarachchi was the president of Leo Club of University of Moratuwa for the Leostic year 2006/2007. He is a graduate of University of Moratuwa with a BSc Engineering (Hons) degree specialized in Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering. He held the position as a regional director in the Leo district 306A2 for the Leostic year 2007. Currently, he is working as a Manager for the Transmission operation (Data Communication Network) at Mobitel. Pvt. Ltd. Mr. Buddhi is an excellent leader, highly creative personality having more than 15 years Industrial experience by holding different positions in his professional career. He is married to Arosha Pathirana and is blessed with two sons.

Mr. Namal Karunarathne

Mr. Namal Karunarathne was the president of Leo club of University of Moratuwa for the Leostic year 2007/2008. He received his education at Vijaya College, Matale. He is a graduate of the University of Moratuwa with a BSc Engineering (Hons) degree offered by the Department of Textile Process Engineering. His service as a Leo earned him commendations. He was the Zonal Director of Zone A, Leo District council 306A2, 2008. He is currently working at MAS holdings as a Manager - Fabric Specialist. Namal is a quiet, calm character who loves nature and photography. He is married to Hanshani Jeewanthika and having 2 kids.

Mr. Manula Dharmarathna

Mr. Manula Dharmarathna started his Leoistic Career in 2007 as a member of Leo Club of University of Moratuwa. He was the President of the Leo Club of University of Moratuwa for the Leostic year 2008/2009. During his presidency his contribution to bring the club to a greater height was enormous. He received his education at Badulla Central College and graduated from the University of Moratuwa with a B.Sc engineering (Hons) degree. He is currently working in Sri Lanka Customs. Mr. Manula is married to Sandya Dharmarathne and is blessed with 1 child.

Lion Sameera Hewage

Lion Sameera Hewage joined UoM Leos in 2008 and was the president of Leo club of University of Moratuwa for the Leoistic year 2009/2010. He is a proud product of St.Aloysius College Galle and graduated from the University of Moratuwa with a B.Sc engineering (Hons) degree in Textile Engineering. He is also a member of Lions club of Dehiwala North and the former president of Dehiwala North Lions. He is currently working as the Manager in Raw Material Development & Sourcing, at MAS holdings. Lion Sameera is married to Gayani Rajapaksha and is blessed with 2 kids.

Mr. Damith Amarakoon

Mr. Damith Amarakoon started his Leoistic Career in 2008 as a member of Leo club of University of Moratuwa. He was the president of the Leo Club of the University of Moratuwa for the Leostic year 2010/2011. Further, Mr Damith Amarakoon served the Leo district 306 A2 as a District treasurer and Region director as well. He is a proud product of Bandarawela Central College and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering from University of Moratuwa. He is currently working as Senior Technical Leader at Axiata Digital Labs. Mr. Damith is married to Nirmani Ranthunaga and now a beloved father to 2 kids.

Mr. Naveen Lamahewa

Mr. Naveen Lamahewa held the presidency of Leo Club of University of Moratuwa in the Leostic year 2011/2012. Under the presidency of Leo Naveen Leo club of University of Moratuwa was awarded the Most Outstanding Leo club of Sri Lanka for the year 2011. He was a notable alumnus of Rahula College, Matara and University of Moratuwa and graduated with a BSc Engineering degree in Textile & Clothing Technology. He was a former Zonal Director at Leo District 306A2 as well. He started his professional career as a Fabric Technologist at Brandix and was working as Assistant manager Material development till Mid of 2023 and migrated to Australia. Mr. Naveen is married to Ishara Senevirathna and blessed with 2 kids.

Lion Chathuranga Gunasekara

Lion Chathuranga Gunasekara started his Leo carrier in 2009 at the beginning of his university life. Being an active Leo of Leo club of University of Moratuwa, he was lucky to be the 11th President of Leo club of University of Moratuwa Leostic year 2012/2013. He also served for the Leo district 306A2 and Leo multiple district 306. He is a proud product of Rahula collage, Matara. Chathuranga Gunasekara was a keen sportsman during his school days which he continued at the University as well. He is curranty employed as Supply Planning Manager at Unilever Sri Lanka.

Mr. Ajith Ranaweera

Mr. Ajith Ranaweera is one of the former presidents of Leo Club of University of Moratuwa who led the club in Leostic year 2013/2014. In that year he won the Most Outstanding Leo club of Sri Lanka award through sheer dedication to the Leo movement. Mr. Ajith Ranaweera is a glamourous product of university of Moratuwa and graduated with Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. Further he is an old boy of Rahula College – Matara. He started his professional career as a Civil Engineer at CML-MTD Construction Pvt. Ltd. last he worked at CEA consultants private limited and currently not working.

Mr. Shehan Madushanka

Mr. Shehan Madusanka is one of the former Presidents of Leo Club of University of Moratuwa. He started his life in Leoism, by joining Leo Club of University of Moratuwa in the year 2012 and became the Vice President of the Club for the Leostic Year 2013/2014. He was elected as the Club President for the Leostic year 2014/2015. He is a proud product of the Richmond College-Galle. Mr. Shehan Madusanka was awarded a BSc. Engineering Honors degree from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering of University of Moratuwa. He started his professional carrier at CodeGen International Pvt. Ltd. as a Software Engineer and migrated to a foreign country.

Mr. Ivan Udakara

Mr. Ivan Udakara is another remarkable former president of Leo Club of University of Moratuwa who led the club to greater heights during his tenure. He joined the Leo Club of University of Moratuwa in the year 2013, and he became the club vice president for the Leoistic year 2014/2015 and then the club president for the Leostic year 2015/2016. He also served the Leo District 306A2 as a Project Activity Director in the year 2016/2017 and was a District Treasurer at Leo District 306A2. He is a proud product of Rahula College- Matara. Mr. Ivan Udakara completed his university education with a B.Sc. Engineering Honors degree offered by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering of University of Moratuwa. He is currently working as a Software Engineer at DigIO and now living in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

Mr. Shehan Akmeemana

Mr. Shehan Akmeemana is one of the former presidents of Leo Club of University of Moratuwa. He served the club as the president for the year 2016/2017 and guided the club to achieve the title of “Most Outstanding University Leo Club” of the year in Multiple District 306. He was a district contest director at Leo district 306A2 in 2019/20. Mr. Shehan is a proud product of Mahinda college Galle and Graduated with a B.Sc. Engineering Honors degree offered by the Department of Electrical Engineering University of Moratuwa. He has worked for LEMCO Electrical Pvt. Ltd and Ceylon Electricity Board as a training Electrical Engineer. Currently, he is working as an Electrical Engineer at Onex Engineering (Pvt.) Ltd. Mr. Sheshan is married to Nirmani Vithanage.

Lion Buddhi Isurujith

Lion Buddhi Isurujith Rajapaksha is a former president of Leo Club of University of Moratuwa. His Leo career was initiated in the year 2014, at the beginning of his university life. He held the position of the club president of Leo Club of University of Moratuwa in the Leoistic year 2017/2018 and guided the club to achieve the title of “Most Outstanding Leo Club” in Leo Multiple District 306, in the same year. He is a proud product of Rahula College, Matara, and also graduated with B.Sc. Engineering Honors degree offered by the Department of Civil Engineering, at University of Moratuwa. Lion Buddhi Rajapaksha is the club advisor for Leo club of Dehiwala East. Currently he is employed as Design Engineer (Civil) and Project Coordinator at Master Hellie’s Engineering Consultants (Pvt.) Ltd.

Leo Kasun Ramanayaka

Leo Kasun Ramanayake is one of the former presidents of Leo Club of the University of Moratuwa who sailed us to the pinnacle of success during his presidency. He held the club presidency for the Leoistic year 2018/2019. He was an outstanding student at Batemulla National College and St. Aloysius College, Galle. He is a graduate of Electrical Engineering department and a minor’s degree holder for entrepreneurship at University of Moratuwa. Leo Kasun has also received many awards during his presidency for his brilliant leadership. He is currently working as the Plant Chief engineer at Uswatte Confectionery Works Pvt Ltd.

Leo Nethmini Kolambage

Leo Nethmini Kolambage is one of the Past Club President of Leo Club of University of Moratuwa. she was the first ever lady LEO to become the president of Leo club of University of Moratuwa. She held the presidency of the club for the Leoistic year 2019/2020. She is a proud product of Sanghamitta College, Galle. She started her Leo career as a bright prospect of the club and became the Vice President in the Leoistic year 2018/2019. Proving her exemplary leadership, she was awarded the 1st Runner Up Award for the Most Outstanding Club Vice President in Leo District 306A2 in 2018/19. Currently she is doing higher studies in Stockholm, Sweden.

Leo Sachintha Kapuge

Leo Sachintha Kapuge is the president of Leo Club University of Moratuwa in Leoistic year 2021/22, of Leo club of University of Moratuwa. He is a proud product of St. Aloysius College, Galle. He passed out from University of Moratuwa with a BSc Eng. (Hons) degree in Mechanical Engineering. He has come a long way in his Leo life by organizing numerous projects at the club level, district level and also in multiple levels. Leo Sachintha also held the position of Zone director – zone C1, Leo district 306 A2. He is currently working as a Software Engineering Trainee at Telzee.

Leo Hiran Keshara

Leo Hiran Keshara is the president of Leo Club of University of Moratuwa in Leoistic Year 2021/22. He is a proud product of Rahula College, Matara and he is a graduate of the department of Electrical engineering in University of Moratuwa. He was a Zone Director of zone A2 for the Leo District 306 A2. For his exemplary service Leo Hiran was awarded the Most Outstanding President in Sri Lanka at Leo Multiple Awards 2022. Under his leadership UOM Leos were awarded the most outstanding Leo Club in Sri Lanka with many other prestigious awards.

Leo Yasith Dissanayaka

Leo Yasith Dissanayaka holds the position of President of Leo Club at the University of Moratuwa for the Leoistic year 2021/22. He started his Leo career as a bright prospect of the club and became the Vice President in the Leoistic year 2020/2021. Leo Yasith is an undergraduate of the department of civil engineering in University of Moratuwa. Leo Yasith also has a great passion for classical music and possess a variety of musical abilities. Under his skillful direction, we won number of prestigious distinctions and honors during his presidency.