May 08 Colombo: SriLankan Airlines Chairman Dr. P B Jayasundara on Thursday announced the appointment of Manoj Gunawardena as the Chief Executive Officer of the airline.

Mr. Manoj Gunawardena has been in the airline for over 25 years and has over 17 years of direct sales and commercial experience with the Airline.

Mr. Gunawardena was appointed as Head of Worldwide Sales in May 2006 and is currently responsible for the Airline’s global sales activities. Prior to being appointed Head of Worldwide Sales, he was Regional Manager UK, Europe and Americas, a position that he held from 2005.