Management Team

Mr. Palitha Gamage is the Chief Executive Officer of LVL Energy Fund PLC and its parent company Lanka Ventures PLC .

Mr. Palitha Gamage is a career banker with over 30 years of experience. Prior to joining Lanka Ventures Group, he held the position of General Manager/Chief Executive Officer of HDFC Bank Sri Lanka; a post he has held since 2018. Prior to his tenure at HDFC he served in several senior managerial positions in Risk Management, Corporate Banking, SME Banking, Investment Banking, Planning and Administration with DFCC bank. In addition, he also served as Head of Corporate Credit at DFCC Vardhana Bank.

Mr Gamage started his professional career as a Civil Engineer at State Engineering Corporation of Sri Lanka. He served as a member of the Governing Board of the National Institute of Business Management for three years from 2010 and as a Non Executive Director of the National Asset Management Ltd for six years. During his career, Mr. Gamage has attended a multitude of local and foreign training programs and workshops covering various aspects of banking.

Mr. Gamage holds a B. Sc (Engineering) Hons degree from the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka and an MBA from the Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand. He is a Passed Finalist of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), UK and a Corporate Member of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka.

Ms. Lakmi Hansika is an Investment Analyst of Lanka Ventures PLC. She holds a Second Class (Upper Division) Bachelor of Science in Finance and Insurance Hons Degree from the University of Colombo.

Lakmi started her professional career at Financial Accounting Advisory Services, EY and joined LVL in 2023.

Mr. Salman Ilham is an Investment Analyst at Lanka Ventures PLC. He holds a First-Class Bachelor of Business Administration degree, specializing in finance, from the University of Mysore. He is a Passed Finalist of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA-UK).

He began his professional career in 2022 as a Research Analyst in a private sector company before joining LVL in 2024.

Mr. Jayantha Pradeep brings over 15 years of comprehensive experience in finance, accounting, and operational leadership. He is a Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (ICASL) and holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

Beginning his career in 2010, Mr. Pradeep has advanced through a series of increasingly senior roles, culminating in executive-level positions across diverse industries. He has served as Financial Controller and Chief Financial Officer in reputed Sri Lankan organizations and held directorships in listed companies. His expertise spans group-level financial management, strategic planning, and driving performance across multiple business verticals.

In March 2025, he joined Lanka Ventures PLC, where he remains committed to enhancing financial performance and driving organizational success.

Ms. Kanchana Madubhani is the Assistant Accountant of Lanka Ventures PLC. She holds a Second Class (Upper Division) Bachelor of Science in Accounting (Special) Degree from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. She is a finalist of Institute of Chartered Accountants in Sri Lanka (ICASL) and a member of the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Sri Lanka.

She started her professional career in 2017 at Assurance division, EY. Then she held a Senior Accounts Executive position in a private sector company before joining LVL in 2023.