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Women's International Shipping & Trading Association

Welcome To WISTA Sri Lanka

Formed in 1974, the Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA International) is a global organisation connecting female executives and decision-makers around the world. WISTA International serves as a connector for its network of more than 5,100 female professionals from all sectors of the maritime industry.

59 countries support a National WISTA Association (NWA), each of which in turn is a member of and is guided by WISTA International. NWAs provide in-country and regional networking, business and skill-building opportunities, corporate visibility, and also facilitate relationships within the industry.

On a global scale, WISTA members have access to an incredibly diverse network of executives in the shipping and trading field on whom they can call for referrals, connections, advice or business collaborations.

News

WISTA Sri Lanka Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Insightful Leadership Event

WISTA Sri Lanka commemorated its 10th anniversary with a keynote discussion titled ‘Charting the Course of Success in a Disruptive World,’ featuring global transformation thought leader Karen […]

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WISTA Sri Lanka to present influential event with global transformation leader Karen Leong in celebration of 10th anniversary

Since its establishment in 2014, the Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA Sri Lanka) has been a beacon of empowerment and inclusivity within the maritime sector. […]

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WISTA Sri Lanka: Celebrating a Decade of Empowerment!

As WISTA Sri Lanka proudly celebrates its 10th anniversary, we reflect on our remarkable journey from our inception in 2014 to becoming a distinguished and respected women’s […]

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WISTA Members visit to “MV BUXWAVE”

WISTA Sri Lanka, in collaboration with Asia Marine Colombo (Private) Limited, successfully organized a vessel visit for its members, providing a unique opportunity to witness container vessel […]

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Empowering Waves: Celebrating Women in Maritime with WISTA Sri Lanka

WISTA Sri Lanka has been at the forefront of empowering women in the shipping and trading industries in Sri Lanka for the past decade. To commemorate this […]

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WISTA Sri Lanka and YoungShip Join Forces for Successful Charity Run: YoungShip-WISTA Run for Her!

In a bid to empower women and tackle the issue of period poverty in Sri Lanka’s outskirts, WISTA Sri Lanka proudly partnered with YoungShip as the title […]

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“WISTA Sri Lanka’s 9th Annual General Meeting”

Diruni Chanmugam re-elected as WISTA Sri Lanka President The Sri Lankan branch of the Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA Sri Lanka) held their 9th AGM […]

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Capturing Festive Spirit: A Colourful Christmas Celebration with WISTA Sri Lanka”

The spirit of the holiday season came alive as WISTA Sri Lanka recently hosted its annual Christmas party, titled “A Colourful Christmas with WISTA Sri Lanka.”  The […]

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‘She Can Sail the Seas’

WISTA Sri Lanka is pleased to serve as the endorsement partner for the program ‘She Can Sail the Seas’ launched by Centrum Marine Consultancy Pvt Ltd. in collaboration with CINEC […]

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WISTA SL took part in The CASA Maritime Conference 2023 ‘EMBARKING TOWARDS A BLUE HORIZON: Exploring Possibilities for the Sri Lankan Maritime Community,’

“The CASA Maritime Conference 2023 was held on October 24th at The Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo, with a focus on the theme ‘EMBARKING TOWARDS A BLUE HORIZON: Exploring […]

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Board Of Directors

Name
Diruni Chanmugam
Board Position
President WISTA Sri Lanka
National WISTA Association
WISTA Sri Lanka
Email
diruni@shermanslogistics.com
Title
Director Sales & Marketing
Company
Shermans Logistics Pvt Ltd
Name
Chamila Bandara
Board Position
Vice President WISTA Sri Lanka
National WISTA Association
WISTA Sri Lanka
Email
chamila.ba@fedexlk.com
Title
General Manager / Chief Operating Officer
Company
Mountain Hawk Express, Licensee Federal Express Corporation
Name
Amali Mudunkotuwa Mendis
Board Position
National WISTA Association
WISTA Sri Lanka
Email
amali@regencyteas.com
Title
General Manager Operations
Company
Regency Teas (Pvt) Ltd
Name
Aparna Tilakaratne
Board Position
Assistant Secretary
National WISTA Association
WISTA Sri Lanka
Email
aparna.tilakaratne@yahoo.com
Title
Chief Law Officer
Company
Sri Lanka Ports Authority
Name
Shiyamalee Karunanayake
Board Position
Treasurer WISTA Sri Lanka
National WISTA Association
WISTA Sri Lanka
Email
shiyamalee.karunanayake@asteriglobal.com
Title
General Manager- Shared Services
Company
Hayleys Advantis Ltd.
Name
RUWINI PERERA
Board Position
Assistant Treasurer WISTA Sri Lanka
National WISTA Association
WISTA Sri Lanka
Email
ruwini.perera@hellmann.com
Title
Assistant Manager – Customer Solutions and Business Development Support
Company
HELLMANN WORLDWIDE LOGISTICS (PVT) LTD

Leadership Team

Name
Nilu Wickremasinghe
Board Position
Executive Committee
National WISTA Association
WISTA Sri Lanka
Email
nilu@salotaint.com
Title
Director
Company
SALOTA International (Pvt) Ltd.
Name
ANOMA RANASINGHE
Board Position
Executive Committee
National WISTA Association
WISTA Sri Lanka
Email
anoma@mclarens.lk
Title
GENERAL MANAGER
Company
McLARENS SHIPPING LTD
Name
Surangi Gunasekera
Board Position
Executive Committee
National WISTA Association
WISTA Sri Lanka
Email
exportmgr@pslship.com
Title
General Manager - NVOCC
Company
Prudential Shipping Lines (pvt) Ltd
Name
Debbie Jones
Board Position
Executive Committee
National WISTA Association
WISTA Sri Lanka
Email
debbie.jones@gac.com
Title
Asst. General Manager – P& I & Medical Assistance
Company
GAC SHIPPING LTD
Name
Kalani Dassanayake
Board Position
Secretary WISTA Sri Lanka
National WISTA Association
WISTA Sri Lanka
Email
Kalani.Dassanayake@sagt.com.lk
Title
Assistant Manager - Commercial & Marketing
Company
South Asia Gateway Terminals (Pvt) Ltd
Name
Sharmala Fernando
Board Position
Executive Committee
National WISTA Association
WISTA Sri Lanka
Email
sharmalaf@macholdings.com
Title
Manager, Key Account Management
Company
MAC Supply Chain Solutions Private Limited
Name
Enoka Wickremasinghe
Board Position
Executive Committee
National WISTA Association
WISTA Sri Lanka
Email
enoka@hmm21.com
Title
Asst. General Manager - Marketing
Company
Shipping & Cargo Logistics (Pvt) Ltd
Name
Udara Cumaratunga
Board Position
Executive Committee
National WISTA Association
WISTA Sri Lanka
Email
udara.cumaratunga@sagt.com.lk
Title
Senior Manager - Commercial and Marketing
Company
South Asia Gateway Terminals (Pvt) Ltd
Name
Madhu Welikala
Board Position
Executive Committee
National WISTA Association
WISTA Sri Lanka
Email
madhu@salotaint.com
Title
Asst, General Manger Business Developments
Company
SALOTA INTERNATIONAL PVT LTD
Name
Aruni Wijepala
Board Position
Executive Committee
National WISTA Association
WISTA Sri Lanka
Email
aruni.wijepala@hayleysenergy.com
Title
Deputy General Manager
Company
Hayleys Energy Services Lanka (Pvt) Ltd.
Name
DILKY W BARTHOLOMEUSZ
Board Position
Executive Committee
National WISTA Association
WISTA Sri Lanka
Email
dilkywijenayaka@gmail.com
Title
ASSISTANT MANAGER
Company
GFS LANKA PVT LTD
Name
Deepika Wijesuriya
Board Position
Executive Committee
National WISTA Association
WISTA Sri Lanka
Email
deepika.w@penguin.lk
Title
DIRECTOR
Company
PENGUIN SHIPPING ENTERPRISES (PVT) LTD
Name
ishani Caldera
Board Position
Executive Committee
National WISTA Association
WISTA Sri Lanka
Email
ishani.caldera@one-line.com
Title
Asst. Manager – Equipment Control, M&R
Company
OCEAN NETWORK EXPRESS LANKA (PVT) LTD
Name
Niroshini De Silva
Board Position
Executive Committee
National WISTA Association
WISTA Sri Lanka
Email
niroshini@spectralogistics.lk
Title
Senior Manager Business Development
Company
Spectra Logistics (Pvt) Ltd

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