Sri Lanka, Jan. 9 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Dr. Mahinda Parakrama Dissanayake as the Advisor to the President on Maritime, Ports and Logistics with immediate effect.

The letter of appointment was handed over to him yesterday (08) at the Presidential Secretariat by the Secretary to the President, Dr Nandika Sanath Kumanayake.

Dr. Dissanayake is currently Deputy Chairman and Managing Director of Aitken Spence PLC and holds several senior leadership roles within the Group.

He previously served as Secretary to the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Southern Development and has twice held the position of Chairman of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA).

An internationally respected professional, Dr. Dissanayake has a...