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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.

62 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

Chamila Bandara Appointed as WISTA Sri Lanka President at 10th Annual General Meeting

Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association, WISTA Sri Lanka, held its 10th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 28 April at the Hilton Colombo Residences, followed by cocktails, […]

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WISTA Sri Lanka Hosts a Seminar on Work-Life Balance and Mental Wellbeing

On Friday, 17th January 2025, WISTA Sri Lanka organized an insightful members’ event—a seminar on the crucial topic of “Work-Life Balance and Mental Wellbeing.” The session was […]

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Accelerate with HER in Mind: WISTA drives for a worthy Cause

Colombo, March 15, 2025 – The Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Sri Lanka celebrated International Women’s Day 2025 with an exhilarating car rally, bringing together […]

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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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Board Of Directors

Name
Chamila Bandara
Board Position
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
Maleena Awn
Board Position
Vice President WISTA Sri Lanka
National WISTA Association
WISTA Sri Lanka
Email
maleena.awn@meridiannav.com
Title
Director Operations
Company
Meridian Maritime Services Ltd.
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 Secretary WISTA Sri Lanka
National WISTA Association
WISTA Sri Lanka
Email
ruwini.perera@hellmann.com
Title
Assistant Manager – Sea Freight
Company
HELLMANN WORLDWIDE LOGISTICS (PVT) LTD
Name
Hannelore Baldsing
Board Position
Assistant Treasurer WISTA Sri Lanka
National WISTA Association
WISTA Sri Lanka
Email
hannelore.baldsing@gac.com
Title
GM Finance
Company
GAC Shipping Ltd

Leadership Team

Name
Diruni Chanmugam
Board Position
Executive Committee
National WISTA Association
WISTA Sri Lanka
Email
diruni@shermanslogistics.com
Title
Director Sales & Marketing
Company
Shermans Logistics Pvt Ltd
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
Amali Mudunkotuwa Mendis
Board Position
Executive Committee
National WISTA Association
WISTA Sri Lanka
Email
amali@regencyteas.com
Title
General Manager Operations
Company
Regency Teas (Pvt) Ltd
Name
Aparna Tilakaratne
Board Position
Executive Committee
National WISTA Association
WISTA Sri Lanka
Email
aparna.tilakaratne@yahoo.com
Title
Chief Law Officer
Company
Sri Lanka Ports Authority
Name
Udara Cumaratunga
Board Position
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
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
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
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
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
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
Name
Felicita Alwis
Board Position
Executive Committee
National WISTA Association
WISTA Sri Lanka
Email
felicita.alwis@gac.com
Title
Senior Executive - Operations
Company
GAC Marine Service (Pvt) Ltd
Name
Malisha Parami
Board Position
Executive Committee
National WISTA Association
WISTA Sri Lanka
Email
Malisha.Parami@hellmann.com
Title
Executive -Air Freight
Company
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics pvt.ltd

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