Johanne Jayaratne has been appointed Managing Director of Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB). Jayaratne who has over 30 years experience in the Aviation, Aerospace and Biometric industries at a senior management level, has worked in many parts of the world at leading companies.
Prior to his appointment, Jayaratne served as the Executive Director of the Airport and Aviation Services Ltd., (AASL), the sole service provider for all Airports, Air Navigation Services, Aviation Security and Fire and Rescue Services in Sri Lanka for eleven years.
He also had served on the Tourism Advisory Board and was the Chairman of the AASL Organizing Committees for the CHOGM, SAARC and IIFA Conferences.
During his tenure at AASL, Jayaratne actively collaborated with Sri Lanka Tourism in achieving the country’s Tourism Development Strategies and actively took part in promotional activities of the Tourism Industry. He was immersed in Tourism for several years during a brief spell at Walker Tours, prior to emigrating to the USA to attend the University and obtain his Pilot licenses.
He is a founding partner of a the Biometric Company in Southern CA and led the Organization successfully as its CEO for many years. He also held a Board Director position at DCS America that provided identification solutions to public sector organizations worldwide and is also the holder of the International Patents in Biometric Technologies that are used extensively at International Airports worldwide.
In addition, Jayaratne was the Managing Director/CEO of an Aerospace company in California, a manufacturer of Aviation and Aerospace related equipment for the Department of Defense, Boeing, Airbus and other major Aviation organizations. He was also the Managing Partner of JSDJ, LLC.
Jayaratne possesses an academic background in Aerospace Engineering and Business and is a Professional Pilot. As a Distinguished Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society, UK (FRAeS), a Credentialed Aviation Management Professional (AvMP) granted by the Stanford University, USA, in collaboration with IATA (International Air Transport Association) and a member of the American Association of Aviation Executives (MAAAE), he brings in a wealth of knowledge to the industry.
The Royal Aeronautical Society, the only Society of its kind in the world, with a history of over 150 years, awarded its 2018 Global Silver Medal to Jayaratne in recognition of his innovations, achievements, excellence and contributions to the advancement of Aerospace, Art, Science and Engineering.
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