Management Team

An accomplished business leader, driven by his passion for growth and value addition in the health care industry. During his impressive corporate career spanning over 35 years, he has occupied various leadership roles in leading multinational companies and in local blue-chip corporates.  Regarded for his strategic thinking and business expertise he is the founder, Chairman, and Managing Director of MARKSS Holdings, a prominent player in the healthcare sector.​

He is renowned not only for his professional achievements but also for his philanthropic endeavours and dedication to giving back to the community. His qualifications are from the Chartered Institute of Marketing in the UK and the Harvard School of Business.​

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Sajeevan Wickramasinghe, our esteemed Director of Commercials & Administration, who also serves on our Board of Directors. With more than two decades of solid experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Sajeevan has been instrumental in driving the growth and development of MARKSS Holdings. He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing and possesses a Diploma in Marketing from the UK.​

Dr. Shyama Janaka Mahakalanda, Vice President of CSR and Compliance at MARKSS Holdings, is a qualified professional with a strong educational background. He holds a PhD in Health Policy and is a medical doctor by profession, specializing in health policy research. To further expand his knowledge in health administration, he completed an Executive Masters in Science in Health Administration in Malaysia.​

 Aside from his role at MARKSS Holdings, Dr. Mahakalanda is a dedicated full-time researcher in health systems at the Fiji National University. Within this position, he conducts thorough research and analysis on various aspects of health systems, focusing particularly on Pacific Island countries and Sri Lanka. ​

Dr. Mahakalanda's diverse educational background, encompassing medicine, economics, and health administration, coupled with his extensive research and consultancy experience, uniquely position him to make significant contributions to the field of health policy and systems in the Pacific region and Sri Lanka.​

Anuja Premarathne (Pc) is a renowned (Presidents Counsel legal) practitioner. He obtained his law degree from Sri Lanka Law College.​

Lasitha Gunarathne is one of the board directors of MARKSS Holdings. He is the Immediate Past President of the Sri Lanka Rugby Football Union who has contributed immensely towards the development of sport in Sri Lanka.​

Randhita Nanayakkara is a highly accomplished individual currently pursuing a PhD in Entrepreneurship at Swinburne University of Technology. She holds a Master of Commerce with dual specializations in Finance and Strategy, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship from the University of Sydney, as well as a Bachelor of Business with a major in Economics and Business Strategy from Monash University. ​

With extensive work experience in consulting, corporate finance, and valuation, Randhita has made notable contributions at CFOWorx, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), and Practera. Her involvement in extra-curricular activities, including being a lifetime member of the Beta Gamma Sigma International Honors Society and volunteering for organizations like Legacy Australia, highlights her commitment to personal growth and development. Overall, Randhita Nanayakkara excels in academia, profession, and community engagement. ​