Kahandawa Upali
Upali Hemachandra Kahandawa
Director (International Marketing)
Minster counselor (Tea Promotion) of Sri Lanka
Born: 1962
Academic Qualifications:
M.Sc. Business Admin, University of Sri Jayawardenapura, Sri Lanka (1995-1997)
B.Sc. Public Administration (Special), University of Sri Jayawardenapura, Sri Lanka (1982-1986)
Professional/Work Experience:
Minister Counselor (Tea Promotion) — Sri Lanka Consulate General, Dubai, UAE (2005 to date)
Sri Lanka Tea Commissioner (Russia/CIS/Baltic States) — Ceylon Tea Bureau, Moscow, Russia
Resident Representative — Bank of Ceylon, Russia (1999 – 2000)
Executive/Asst. Tea Commissioner/Asst. Director — Sri Lanka Tea Board – (1987-1998) (1998-2003)
Research Assistant — Natural Resources Energy & Science Authority (NARESA), Sri Lanka –(1997)
Leadership/Other Activities:
Executive Committee Member – Sri Lanka Business Council, Dubai
Life Member — Sri Lanka Association for Advancement of Science (SLAAS)
Corporate Member – Institute of Supplies & Material Management, Sri Lanka
Vice President — World University Services (WUS) — Sri Lanka (1985)
General Secretary — World University Services (WUS)- University of Sri Jayawardenapura, Sri Lanka, 1984-1985
Member — Rugby Football Team/University of Sri Jayawardenapura, Sri Lanka (1984 – 1985)
