Mr. Ranjith Pandithage

Chairman – DIMO

Ranjith Pandithage joined the Company in June 1973 and was appointed to the Board in June 1977. He was appointed as Joint Managing Director in November 1984 and as Managing Director in 1986. He went on to be appointed as the Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer in 1994, and was appointed as the Chairman / Managing Director and CEO in July 2004. He continues as the Chairman from April 2012 to date. His expertise lies in engineering and leadership. He has a Dip. Ing. (Germany), is a Member of the Institute of Engineers, Germany (VDI), and is a recipient of Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany.

Mr. Gahanath Pandithage

Group Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer

Gahanath Pandithage joined the Company in September 1986 and was appointed to the Board in December 1995. He was appointed Deputy Chief Executive Officer with effect from April 2006 and as Group Chief Executive Officer from April 2012 to date. Notably, he was recently appointed Managing Director, effective from 01 September 2023, further underscoring his continued leadership within the company. He is a Fellow Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants UK (CIMA) and an Alumnus of the Harvard Business School Advance Management Programme (AMP). His expertise lies in Finance, ICT, and Leadership.

Ms. Dilrukshi Kurukulasuriya

Executive Director / Chief Human Resources Officer

Dilrukshi Kurukulasuriya joined the Company in October 2008 and was appointed to the Board in May 2022. She is an Attorney at Law. Her qualifications include a Diploma in Human Resources Development from the Institute of Management Technology – India, Strategic Human Capital Management from NUS. She is certified for gender studies by Gender academy ILO international Training Centre in Turin and International Labour Standards by the ILO – ITC. She was a recipient of the Top 50 Business Women award for Human Resources in 2017 by “Women in Management” and is one of the 100 top Global HR Minds recognised by World HRD Congress. Her expertise lies in Law and Human Resource Development.

Mr. Suresh Gooneratne

Executive- Director / Chief Financial Officer

Suresh Gooneratne joined the Company in January 2001 and was appointed to the Board in April 2006. He is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (ICASL), and a holder of an MBA from the Postgraduate Institute of Management, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. His expertise lies in Finance.

Mr. Jobst Th. Ferber

Consultant/ Former General Manager

With over 40 years of experience at Daimler AG, he served as the Senior Training Manager, overseeing the Daimler Technical Training Center in Bremen, Germany. The center catered to over 500 vocational trainees and 3,000 course participants annually. He also managed the Daimler/Juffali Training Center in Saudi Arabia, focusing on training management staff and after-sales personnel. His global assignments in manpower development took him to countries such as Nigeria, South Africa, and Malaysia. Additionally, he contributed significantly to quality improvement and cost optimization in Daimler’s production departments through Total Quality Management (TQM) initiatives. He also served as a Senior Advisor for manpower development at Daimler AG and led the Industrial Technology Department at GIZ, Abu Dhabi. From 2015 to 2018, he was the General Manager – Technical Competency Development at DIMO, where he played a key role in elevating the technical training standards of DATS.

Mr. Mahesh Karunaratne

Chief Operating Officer – Automotive Engineering Solutions

Mahesh Karunaratne joined the company in 2011 as a General Manager, and was appointed as Chief Operating Officer - After Sales in 2022. He holds Masters Degrees in Business Administration and Strategic Marketing from Asia e University Malaysia. He is also a member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing UK(CIM) with over 25 years of experience in an array of Industries. He serves as a Governing Council member of the Automobile Engineering Training Institute of Sri Lanka.

Mr. Dinuk Peiris

Chief Marketing Officer

Dinuk Peiris has over 25 years of Sales & Marketing experience spanning across multiple industries, including FMCG, F&B, Industrial & ICT. He is a Chartered Marketer, Fellow Member (FCIM) and a Diplomate (DipM) of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), UK and holds a Master's Degree of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Leicester, UK.

Mr. Vimukthi Randeny

Head of the DIMO Academy

BSc Eng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering – University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Associate Member – IAESL
Certified Trainer – Ausbildung der Ausbilder

Mr. Vimukthi Randeny brings over 10 years of progressive experience at DIMO Academy, having served in roles including Engineer, Assistant Manager, Manager, Senior Manager, and now Head of Academy. His expertise spans Mechanical and Automobile Engineering, German Dual Vocational Training, and Skilled Migration to Germany. He also plays a key role in curriculum development, training facility enhancement, and advancing education in emerging technologies such as Electric Vehicles.

📧 Email: vimukthi.randeny@dimolanka.com

Mr. Praneeth Weerathunga

Manager – DIMO Academy

BSc Eng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering – University of Moratuwa
Associate Member – IESL
Associate Engineer – ECSL
Postgraduate Diploma in Building Services Engineering

Mr. Praneeth Weerathunga brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in engineering and education. With 2 years at the DIMO R&D Division and over 5 years at DIMO Academy, he has held the roles of Training Engineer, Assistant Manager, and now Manager. His expertise lies in Building Services Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Automobile Mechatronics. He is also a visiting lecturer at a public university’s Faculty of Engineering and an active member of Serendib Toastmasters, contributing to both technical training and leadership development.

Mr. Nandun Amarasinghe

Manager Technical Training, DIMO Academy

German-Certified Vocational Trainer
Certified Automobile Mechanic – DATS
NVQ Level 4 – Automobile Mechanic
City & Guilds Advanced Diploma in Automobile Engineering

With 28 years of dedicated involvement in vocational and technical education, Mr. Nandun Amarasinghe has extensive experience in training both youth and adult learners, specializing in the automobile sector.

📧 Email: nandun.amarasinghe@dimolanka.com

Mr. Sandaruwan Wickramaarachchie

Marketing Business Partner – DIMO Academy

BM (Hons) in Marketing – Kaatsu International University (KIU)
Diploma in Digital Marketing – Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM)

With 2.5 years of experience as a Marketing Business Partner in the Education Sector at DIMO, Mr. Wickramaarachchie specializes in digital marketing, marketing campaign management, branding, event organizing, and customer relationship management. He plays a vital role in driving the visibility and engagement of DIMO Academy’s educational offerings.

📧 Contact: sandaruwan.wickrama@dimolanka.com

Mr. Tilan Gamage

Finance Business Partner – DIMO Academy

Mr. Tilan Gamage serves as the Finance Business Partner at DIMO Academy. He plays a critical role in managing the financial operations, budgeting, and planning processes to ensure effective financial decision-making and support for the Academy’s growth and sustainability.

📧 Contact: Email not provided

Mr. Kavinda Lakshan

Student Coordinator – DIMO Academy

BBM (Hons) in Marketing – University of Kelaniya
Diploma in People Skills (Dip PS) – Department of Marketing Management, University of Kelaniya

Mr. Kavinda Lakshan has 1 year of experience as a Marketing Intern at DIMO Academy. He specializes in Marketing & Branding, Communication & Customer Engagement, Event Management, and Sales & Customer Service. As a Student Coordinator, he plays a crucial role in fostering student engagement and supporting the academy’s marketing and customer service initiatives.

Ms. Dhananjani Nawarathna

Automobile Instructor – DIMO Academy

Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) – University of Ruhuna

Ms. Dhananjani Nawarathna has 1.5 years of experience as a Demonstrator at the University of Ruhuna and 1 year as a Visiting Lecturer at the University College, Matara. She also gained 6 months of experience as a Training Engineer at DIMO. With 1.5 years of experience as an instructor at DIMO Academy, her expertise spans Electronic and Mechanical Engineering, as well as Robotics.

📧 Contact: dhananjani.hemamali@dimolanka.com

Ms. Ramesha Rathnayaka

German Language Instructor – DIMO Academy

BA in German (Hons) – Modern Language Department, University of Kelaniya
MPhil in Journalism

Ms. Ramesha Rathnayaka brings a wealth of experience to DIMO Academy with 1 year as a Tour Executive and German Language Translator in the tourism sector, and 1 year as a German Language Teacher at the Goethe Institute. She has been a German Language Instructor at DIMO Academy for 2 years, specializing in Communicative Language Teaching, language immersion, and interactive learning techniques. Ms. Rathnayaka is skilled in designing tailored lesson plans and materials and specializes in exam preparation.

📧 Contact: ramesha.rathnayaka@dimolanka.com

Mr. Thilak Kumara

Plant Engineering Senior Instructor – DIMO Academy

Details about Mr. Thilak Kumara’s qualifications and experience can be added here when available.

📧 Contact: Not Available

Mr. H.D. Rajiv Dabare

Plant Engineering Instructor – DIMO Academy

B.Tec (Mechatronics) – University of Vocational Technology Rathmalana
NVQ 7 NCT (Electrical/Electronics) – Maradana Technical College
City & Guilds Advanced Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
City & Guilds Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

With 20 years of experience as an Acting Electrical Superintendent/Foreman at the State Engineering Corporation, Mr. H.D. Rajiv Dabare also has 10 months of experience as a Facility Supervisor at Pure World Technical Services. He now brings his expertise to DIMO Academy as a Plant Engineering Instructor.

📧 Contact: rajiv.dabare@dimolanka.com

Ms. K.G.W. Gayathri

Plant Engineering Instructor – DIMO Academy

BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering – University of Bolton
Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering – SLIATE
Associate Member of IIESL

Ms. K.G.W. Gayathri brings a strong background in mechanical and plumbing engineering with 2 years of experience as a Site Engineer and QA/QC Engineer in the MEP (Building construction project – ITC Ratnadipa) and 3 years as a QA/QC Engineer cum Acting Project Engineer for Mechanical and Plumbing at 606 The Address. She has expertise in material handling, installation, testing, commissioning, and quality assurance/control. Ms. Gayathri is also skilled in project execution and lecturing.

📧 Contact: wathsala.gayathri@dimolanka.com

Mr. Lalith Kumara Hettiarachchige

Plant Engineering Instructor, DIMO Academy

Associate Member – Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL)
Associate Engineer – Engineering Council Sri Lanka (ECSL)
National Diploma in Technology in Electrical Engineering – University of Moratuwa

Mr. Lalith Kumara Hettiarachchige brings over 28 years of experience, combining 18 years in the industrial sector and 10 years in technical education. His industrial background includes roles such as Technical Engineer, Project Engineer, MEP Engineer, and Project Manager across diverse sectors including manufacturing, construction, and facility management. In education, he has served as an Instructor, Visiting Lecturer, and Tutor, contributing significantly to technical training and development.

📧 Contact: lalith.kumara@dimolanka.com

Mr. Nipuna Wanninayake

Senior Executive – Operations, DIMO Academy

Diploma in Business Administration
Advanced Diploma in Business Management – NIBM

With 9 years of experience at DIMO Academy, Mr. Nipuna Wanninayake has held various roles, including Administrative Assistant, Executive Administrative, and currently Senior Executive – Operations. He is responsible for monitoring and maintaining inventories of consumable and non-consumable items, overseeing the condition of equipment, coordinating maintenance with relevant parties, and managing various operational tasks.

📧 Contact: nipuna.wanninayake@dimolanka.com

Mr. Nuwan Gunarathna

Automobile Instructor, DIMO Academy

Certified Automobile Mechanic – CGTTI Moratuwa (2nd Div)
Skilled Craftsman – NITA

Mr. Nuwan Gunarathna brings a wealth of experience with 1 year as a demonstrator at CGTTI Moratuwa and 3 years as an instructor at DIMO Academy. He also serves as a Visiting Instructor at CGTTI. His expertise includes light and heavy vehicle repair and maintenance, machining, welding, and fitting.

📧 Contact: nuwan.gunarathna@dimolanka.com

Mr. P.A. Amal Chandana Perera

Automobile Instructor, DIMO Academy

Certified Automobile Mechanic – Automobile Engineering Training Institute (AETI)

Mr. P.A. Amal Chandana Perera has extensive experience in the automobile industry with 7 years at Gargash Enterprises (Dubai, Mercedes-Benz Dealer) as a Foreman and System Technician, including qualification as an AMG Certified Technician. He also worked for 3 years at DIMO 800 as an Executive Technician and 3 years at Milroy Auto Engineering as a Technician. His expertise includes Mercedes-Benz passenger car system maintenance, advanced diagnostics, and luxury vehicle repairs.

📧 Contact: amal.perera@dimolanka.com

Mr. Devon Perera

Senior Automobile Instructor, DIMO Academy

Level 3 IVQ Automobile Technician Diploma – City & Guilds

Certified Electric Vehicle Technician for BYD

Mr. Devon Perera brings 6 years of experience as a Technician at Emirates Motor Company (Abu Dhabi, Mercedes-Benz Dealer) and 2 years at Abu Dhabi Motors (BMW Dealer). He has 6 years of experience at DIMO 800 in the Mercedes-Benz Passenger Car department as an Executive Technician and 3 years as an Instructor at DIMO Academy. He is a Certified System Technician for Mercedes-Benz cars and specializes in diagnosing and training for Electric Vehicles, with expertise in Mercedes-Benz hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles.

📧 Contact: devon.perera@dimolanka.com

Mr. A.A. Sandunika Athauda

Automobile Instructor, DIMO Academy

Diploma in Automobile, Higher Diploma in Automobile at IAE

City & Guilds Diploma in Automobile

Associate Member of IAE

Mr. A.A. Sandunika Athauda brings 5 years of experience as a Service Advisor at TATA Commercial Vehicles and 3 years as a Workshop In-charge at Agri Machinery Service. He has expertise in the maintenance of heavy commercial vehicles and agricultural machinery equipment.

📧 Contact: sandunika.athauda@dimolanka.com

Mr. Ganesh Palina

Assistant Manager Technical Training - Jaffna Branch, DIMO Academy

📧 Contact: ganesh.palina@dimolanka.com

Mr. P. Niroshan

Senior Automobile Instructor - Jaffna Branch, DIMO Academy

Mr. P. Niroshan has 10 years of experience at DIMO Academy, starting as an Instructor and advancing to Senior Instructor over 3 years. He specializes in light and heavy vehicle repair and maintenance, as well as welding and fitting.

📧 Contact: niroshan.pathmanathan@dimolanka.com

Mr. Madurapperuma Senaka

Automobile Instructor, DIMO Academy

Description: Mr. Madurapperuma Senaka is an experienced Automobile Instructor at DIMO Academy. He has expertise in various aspects of automobile technology and repair.

📧 Contact: Not available