Federation of Information Technology (Guarantee) Ltd (FITIS) held its 8^th Annual General Meeting on 30^th April 2025 at the Hilton Colombo Residencies. During this Meeting the Members elected Dr Dayan Rajapaksa as the new Chairman of FITIS succeeding Mr Indika de Zoysa who completed his 2- year tenure as the Chairman.

Addressing the AGM, the outgoing Chairman Mr Indika De Zoysa highlighted the contributions made by FITIS to the ICT Industry, during the past two years. He stated that “FITIS is now widely recognized by the Government and the ICT Sector for its contribution to national policies, the assistance provided in the country’s journey towards digital transformation and most of all, setting the goal of achieving USD 15 Billion in Digital Economy by 2030”.

As a respected leader in education and technology, Dr Rajapakse is widely recognized for his contributions to advancing digital skills and innovation in Sri Lanka. Notably, he is the first individual to have served as both President of the Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL) (2014– 2015) and now as Chairman of FITIS. He also serves as President of the Sri Lanka Association of Non-State Higher Education Institutes (SLANSHEI) and as Chairman and Managing Director of ESOFT Metro Campus.

Reflecting on his new role, Dr Rajapakse said, “Our mission is to build a thriving digital ecosystem where innovation flourishes, businesses grow, and every Sri Lankan has the opportunity to benefit from the digital economy”. He also stressed the importance of regional collaboration and developing a future-ready workforce to sustain this transformation.

The new Board of Directors is expected to bring continuity and fresh momentum to FITIS’s efforts to support Sri Lanka’s digital transformation.

FITIS is committed to fostering sustainable growth in the ICT industry by addressing key policy issues, lobbying with state authorities, promoting alignment with regional and global industry bodies, and encouraging harmony and innovation within the sector. The federation represents the full spectrum of digital businesses — from emerging startups and SMEs to large local and multinational enterprises.

Through advocacy, public policy engagement, professional development, education, events, and business facilitation, FITIS enables its members to pursue greater success in both domestic and international markets. It also has a proven track record of shaping public sector policy that supports the digital economy.

Signature FITIS initiatives include DigiGo, which empowers SMEs; and the Young Computer Scientist competition, which promotes ICT adoption among schoolchildren. The Federation also runs key industry events such as INFOTEL, API Asia, and the DEX Awards. FITIS will expand its relationships with Government Authorities such as the Ministry of Digital Economy, Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, ICTA, Sri Lanka CERT, IDB and EDB while collaborating with Industry Partners to drive impact at scale.

In his address, Dr Rajapakse committed to strengthening several priority areas during his tenure, including expanding FITIS membership and reinforcing the secretariat to better serve its members; deepening collaboration with government and regional industry bodies to create strategic value; supporting national digital economy goals through advocacy and consultancy; strengthening flagship programmes such as INFOTEL, API Asia, DEX Awards, YCS and DigiGo; and increasing public awareness and digital literacy to ensure a more inclusive digital transformation.

FITIS BOARD 2025/2026

Chairman

Dr. Dayan Rajapakse - ESOFT Metro Campus

Senior Vice Chairman

Mr. Channa De Silva - Lanka Pay (Pvt) Ltd

Vice Chairman

Mr.Thariq Sanoon - SRIQ Corporation (Pvt) Ltd

Past Chairman

Mr. Indika De Zoysa - Huawei Technologies Lanka (Pvt) Ltd

Advisor to the Board

Mr. Abbas Kamrudeen - Debug Group of Companies

President (ICT Infrastructure)

Mr.Shanaka Fernando - Sala Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd

President (Software)

Mr.Kalinga Ihalagedara - Orel IT (Pvt) Ltd                  -

President (Education & Training)

Mr. Christie Samuel - Infinity Centre for Higher Studies

President (Digital Services)

Mr. Mangala Rodrigo - Sampath Information Technology Solutions (Pvt) Ltd

President (Office Automation)

Mr. Chanaka Hapuarachchi - EWIS Peripherals (Pvt) Ltd.

President (Professional)

Mr. Ashane Jayasekara - BDO Partners (Pvt) Ltd

President (Professional Consultants)

Mr. Subash Chandra Bowse - BPC Banking Technologies

President (Communication) – Mr.Prabath Gamage - SLTMobitel (Pvt) Ltd Vice President (ICT Infrastructure)

Mr. Hasalaka De Silva - Trident Corporation (Pvt) Ltd

Vice President (Software)

Mr.Rikaz Moin - DMS Software Technologies (Pvt) Ltd.

Vice President (Education & Training)

Mr.Chaminda Ranasinghe - Edith Cowan University (ECU) Sri Lanka

ALTERNATE BOARD MEMBERS 2025/2026

Vice President (Digital Services)

Mr.N.Uthayakumar – Blue Lotus 360 (Pvt) Ltd.

Vice President (Professional)

Mr.Indika Rajakaruna – Nations Trust Bank PLC

As Sri Lanka works towards a national goal of contributing USD 15 billion to GDP from the digital economy by 2030, the new FITIS leadership is set to play a critical role in guiding the industry forward.