About Us
About Us
We Are Leading International Company In Sri Lanka
EML Consultants (Pvt) Ltd, [EML], was incorporated in 1993 to provide technical and management consultancy services to the private and public sectors in Sri Lanka. Within a short time, EML emerged as a leading service provider covering a wide spectrum of services and has been successful in establishing collaborations with a number of international firms all over the world. Although, its initial scope of services was focused on environment and natural resources management, EML has been successful in expanding its services to a multitude of other areas to include: governance, human resources, institutional development, water supply and sanitation, community participatory planning, environmental engineering and financial management, and thus becoming the most versatile consulting firm in Sri Lanka.
EML’s full time internal work force consists of technical experts with diversified academic backgrounds, a competent administrative and management unit including professional secretaries. EML has access to over 200 technical experts, covering all areas of expertise, and who could be mobilized within a short time. EML’s spacious and modern Head Office is located a t P i t a k o t t e in the administrative capital of Sri Lanka, Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte, an environmentally friendly area
Meet The Team
Karunasena Hettiarachchi
CHAIRMAN
A chartered Civil Engineer by the profession, Mr. Hettiarachchi Graduated in Civil Engineering with Honors and worked with Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau for a short period of time and joined the Department of Irrigation. Served nearly 20 years and retired prematurely in 1995 as a Class he worked as an officer of Sri Lanka Engineering Service. During this period, seconded to International Water Management Institute (IWMI) as a Research Associate and conducted research on irrigation management for 4 years.
He is a Fellow of Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka, and holds a Master of Engineering Degree from Catholic University of Leuven of Belgium. Mr. Hettiarachchi is also a Chartered Environmental Professional and a member of Institute of Environment Professionals, and also a Fellow Member of Institute of Management of Sri Lanka.
He held many positions in the top level management at various globally reputed organizations and projects such as (Nippon Koei Ltd of Japan), Project Director of Clean Settlement Project (World Bank Funded) and Urban Development and Low-Income Housing Project (Asian Development Bank funded) and then joined the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) as the Senior Project Specialist, where he worked for 11 years. While working with JBIC, He was appointed as the Chairman of Geological Surveys and Mines Bureau (2 years) and later functioned as Chairman of Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau (2 years), Central Environment Authority (3 years), Sri Lanka Land Reclamation and Development Corporation (3 years) and National Water Supply and Drainage Board (5 Years) In 2015, He was appointed as the Secretary to the Ministry of Urban Development and Water Supply and later appointed as the Secretary to the Ministry of Defense. Afterwards, He was posted as the Ambassador to Germany and also accredited to Switzerland, Croatia, Macedonia and Montenegro
He is a Fellow of Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka, and holds a Master of Engineering Degree from Catholic University of Leuven of Belgium. Mr. Hettiarachchi is also a Chartered Environmental Professional and a member of Institute of Environment Professionals, and also a Fellow Member of Institute of Management of Sri Lanka.
He held many positions in the top level management at various globally reputed organizations and projects such as (Nippon Koei Ltd of Japan), Project Director of Clean Settlement Project (World Bank Funded) and Urban Development and Low-Income Housing Project (Asian Development Bank funded) and then joined the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) as the Senior Project Specialist, where he worked for 11 years. While working with JBIC, He was appointed as the Chairman of Geological Surveys and Mines Bureau (2 years) and later functioned as Chairman of Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau (2 years), Central Environment Authority (3 years), Sri Lanka Land Reclamation and Development Corporation (3 years) and National Water Supply and Drainage Board (5 Years) In 2015, He was appointed as the Secretary to the Ministry of Urban Development and Water Supply and later appointed as the Secretary to the Ministry of Defense. Afterwards, He was posted as the Ambassador to Germany and also accredited to Switzerland, Croatia, Macedonia and Montenegro
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Mr. Avanthi Jayatilake is one of the accomplished professionals in the sphere of Environment Management. He started his career as a Research Officer in Rubber Research Institute of Sri Lanka and later joined the Sri Lanka Administrative Service in 1980 and served in many important positions in government agencies including Ministry of Planning, Central Environmental Authority and Ministry of Environment. In 1991 he was recruited by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), as the Program Management Specialist and was later appointed as the Mission Environmental Officer to look after the environmental aspects of all projects supported by the USAID in Sri Lanka and Maldives.
In addition, he has also served as an Advisor to several Ministries in past governments on related matters. Mr. Jayatilake has served as the Team Leader for large number of Environmental Impact Assessment Reports and served as the Environmental Specialist for several major projects designed and implemented in other countries as well. Previously, Mr. Jayatilake has also served as a Director/ Chairman on the Board of Property Development PLC, a company quoted on the Colombo Stock Exchange. And as the Chairmen of Maganeguma Consultancy and Project management Services.
He holds a MSc. in Environmental Management from the University of Tasmania – Australia.
In addition, he has also served as an Advisor to several Ministries in past governments on related matters. Mr. Jayatilake has served as the Team Leader for large number of Environmental Impact Assessment Reports and served as the Environmental Specialist for several major projects designed and implemented in other countries as well. Previously, Mr. Jayatilake has also served as a Director/ Chairman on the Board of Property Development PLC, a company quoted on the Colombo Stock Exchange. And as the Chairmen of Maganeguma Consultancy and Project management Services.
He holds a MSc. in Environmental Management from the University of Tasmania – Australia.
K. A. K. Jayathilake
T. Hewawasam
DIRECTOR
A Regional Development Planner by profession, Mr. Hewawasam has a wealth of experience serving in both public sector and private sector institutions. His service in the state sector includes the tenure as Chairman, Central Environmental Authority, which is the apex body responsible for formulation and implementation of environmental regulations.
He has also been involved in different national level projects and held key positions such as National Project Director for Water Supply & Sanitation Project (CWSSP), 1992- 1997 Ministry of Housing - Sri Lanka, Director - Clean Settlement Program (CSP) funded by World Bank, Project Director – ADB funded Rural Water Supply Pilot Project in the District of Monaragala and Coordinator- Greater Colombo Urban Community Sanitation Program (1994-1996). From 2006-2010, he was the Senior Water and Sanitation Advisor for the USAID Asia (Eco-Asia) Program. His international experience includes involvement in community development projects launched by USAD and World Bank in many countries in the South Asian Region, West Asia and Central Africa. Mr. Hewawasam holds a MSc (Econ) in Regional Dev. Planning from University of Wales, Post Graduate in Sociology – Land Settlement & Development from University of Colombo, Post Graduate Certificate in Public Administration, SLIDA and BA(Sp) 2nd Class (Hons) in Geography from University of Ceylon, Peradeniya. He is also a Member of Sri Lanka Administrative Service (SLAS) and Member of Institute of Environmental Professionals, Sri Lanka
He has also been involved in different national level projects and held key positions such as National Project Director for Water Supply & Sanitation Project (CWSSP), 1992- 1997 Ministry of Housing - Sri Lanka, Director - Clean Settlement Program (CSP) funded by World Bank, Project Director – ADB funded Rural Water Supply Pilot Project in the District of Monaragala and Coordinator- Greater Colombo Urban Community Sanitation Program (1994-1996). From 2006-2010, he was the Senior Water and Sanitation Advisor for the USAID Asia (Eco-Asia) Program. His international experience includes involvement in community development projects launched by USAD and World Bank in many countries in the South Asian Region, West Asia and Central Africa. Mr. Hewawasam holds a MSc (Econ) in Regional Dev. Planning from University of Wales, Post Graduate in Sociology – Land Settlement & Development from University of Colombo, Post Graduate Certificate in Public Administration, SLIDA and BA(Sp) 2nd Class (Hons) in Geography from University of Ceylon, Peradeniya. He is also a Member of Sri Lanka Administrative Service (SLAS) and Member of Institute of Environmental Professionals, Sri Lanka
NON-EXECUTIVE INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
Mr. Jayaraja Chandrasekera is a senior banking professional who has held Senior Corporate Management positions in one of Sri Lanka’s leading private commercial banks Hatton National Bank PLC, with a career spanning over 35 years. He has handled Banking and Bancassurance related responsibilities during his long tenure in the Financial Services Industry. He has also served in the Boards of National Savings Bank and Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC since 2015 to 2020.
He holds an MBA from the University of Sunderland UK, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Management. He is also a member of The Association of Professional Bankers, Sri Lanka and has undergone extensive training in banking, leadership, and management both locally and at prestigious overseas institutions such as Mount Eliza Business Faculty, Melbourne University- Australia, National University of Singapore, Lloyds Bank TSB- UK, Development Bank of Philippines and Association for Overseas Technical Scholarship - Japan.
He holds an MBA from the University of Sunderland UK, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Management. He is also a member of The Association of Professional Bankers, Sri Lanka and has undergone extensive training in banking, leadership, and management both locally and at prestigious overseas institutions such as Mount Eliza Business Faculty, Melbourne University- Australia, National University of Singapore, Lloyds Bank TSB- UK, Development Bank of Philippines and Association for Overseas Technical Scholarship - Japan.
H. N. J. Chandrasekera
T. Hewawasam
NON-EXECUTIVE INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
Mr. Mihiripenna is a well-experienced finance professional with a long track record in the fields of accounting and finance, holding key positions in several companies in Sri Lanka. He also possesses ample experience in corporate management as a member of Boards of different entities, both in private and state sector.
Starting his career at Ernst & Young back in 1985, Mr. Mihiripenna has moved to hold key positions, including Finance Controller and Vice President - Finance in private and public listed companies. These companies include Muller & Phipps Ceylon PLC, Ceylon Beverage Holdings PLC (formerly Ceylon Brewery), Yashoda Group of companies and Ruhunu Cement Company Limited.
Mr. Mihiripenna is currently a senior partner of Keerthi Mihiripenna & Co., a firm of Chartered Accountants. He currently serves as the Chairman/Managing Director of Harvest Business Consultants (Pvt) Limited and AMW Insurance Brokers (Pvt) Limited and also the Chairman of Berkly Associate (Pvt) Limited. Previously, he held the positions of Deputy Chairman and Chairman of Milco (Pvt) Limited from February 2015 to May 2018 and also from February 2019 to January 2020. Further, he has been in the Management Board of Samurdhi Bank for a brief period of 6 months in year 2018.
Mr. Mihiripenna is a Fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka, Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka and Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka. He also holds a B.Com (Special) Degree from the University of Sri Jayawardhanapura. He has been an Associate member from the inception (2005) of Sri Lanka Institute of Directors.
Starting his career at Ernst & Young back in 1985, Mr. Mihiripenna has moved to hold key positions, including Finance Controller and Vice President - Finance in private and public listed companies. These companies include Muller & Phipps Ceylon PLC, Ceylon Beverage Holdings PLC (formerly Ceylon Brewery), Yashoda Group of companies and Ruhunu Cement Company Limited.
Mr. Mihiripenna is currently a senior partner of Keerthi Mihiripenna & Co., a firm of Chartered Accountants. He currently serves as the Chairman/Managing Director of Harvest Business Consultants (Pvt) Limited and AMW Insurance Brokers (Pvt) Limited and also the Chairman of Berkly Associate (Pvt) Limited. Previously, he held the positions of Deputy Chairman and Chairman of Milco (Pvt) Limited from February 2015 to May 2018 and also from February 2019 to January 2020. Further, he has been in the Management Board of Samurdhi Bank for a brief period of 6 months in year 2018.
Mr. Mihiripenna is a Fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka, Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka and Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka. He also holds a B.Com (Special) Degree from the University of Sri Jayawardhanapura. He has been an Associate member from the inception (2005) of Sri Lanka Institute of Directors.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
He is bringing over 18 years of experience in engineering, project management, cost estimation, contract administration, business administration and marketing including over 5 years in the project management and over 6 years in the top management. His extensive background includes leadership roles at major Sri Lankan and multinational companies overseeing multi-billion rupee projects and managing diverse teams. His expertise spans project feasibility, strategic planning, contract administration and new technology implementation, ensuring EML Consultants PLC delivers innovative and effective solutions for its clients.
Jeewaka Hingurangala
A. Rajaratnam
GENERAL MANAGER - Project
Mr. Rajaratnam holds a B.Sc. from Bharathidasan University, India, and an M.Sc. in Environmental Science from the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. He is a Chartered Member and Executive Committee Member of the Institute of Environmental Professionals in Sri Lanka (IEPSL). With nearly 30 years of experience, he specializes in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), environmental protection, compliance, and the issuance of Environmental Protection Licenses (EPLs) for industrial activities. His expertise includes environmental auditing, pollution control, industrial discharge monitoring, emission control, wastewater treatment, and solid, healthcare, and hazardous waste management. He has managed and evaluated over 100 projects of varying complexity and played a significant role in implementing global environmental agreements such as the Basel and Stockholm Conventions. He notably contributed to the development of Sri Lanka’s National Implementation Plan (NIP) under the Stockholm Convention in 2007. Mr. Rajaratnam has also held key roles in ADB-funded projects, including serving as Deputy Project Director for the North East Coastal Community Development Project. His experience includes with UNDP, World Bank, IFC, ADB, UNICEF, IFRC, and UNOPS, focusing on environmental management and protection, environmental sustainability, strategic planning, and project evaluation.