SHEHAN SEMASINGHE
Former Government Official And Member Of Parliament In Sri Lanka
Anuradhapura,7
Summary
Led Sri Lanka's negotiation team in implementing the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), stabilizing the economy and initiating necessary structural reforms.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
State Minister of Finance
Government of Sri Lanka
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Formulating and Implementing Fiscal Policy
- Public Debt Management
- Economic Planning and Development
- Macroeconomic Management
- Managing Public Financial Management
- International Economic and Financial Relations
- Addressing Economic Crises and Challenges
Minister of Trade & Samurdhi Development
Government of Sri Lanka
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Trade Policy Formulation and Implementation
- Promotion of Domestic and Foreign Trade
- Promotion of Sustainable and Inclusive Trade
- Social Welfare and Poverty Alleviation
- Implementation of Socio-Economic Development Programs
- Collaboration with International Bodies
State Minister of Samurdhi, Household Economy, Micro Finance, Self-Employment & Business Development
Government of Sri Lanka
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Implementing Samurdhi Welfare and Poverty Alleviation Programs
- Promoting Household Economic Empowerment
- Regulating Microfinance Companies
- Small and Medium Scale Enterprise Development
- Monitoring and Evaluation
Director (Sales)
Vivanta by Taj
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Strategic Sales Planning and Execution
- Client Relationship Management
- Sales Team Leadership and Management
- Market and Competitive Analysis
- Revenue Optimization and Cost Control
- Represented Taj Hotels at global tourism forums, showcasing the property and positioning Sri Lanka as a premier travel destination
Management Trainee to Assistant Manager
Aitken Spence Travels
01.2000 - 12.2007
- Strategic Planning and Implementation
- Team Management and Leadership
- Operational and Financial Oversight
- Business Development and Client Relationship Management
- Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
- Represented at global tourism forums, effectively promoting Sri Lanka as a premier and sustainable travel destination
- Established and strengthened strategic partnerships with global travel partners, tourism authorities, and key industry stakeholders to boost inbound tourism
Education
Master of Business Administration -
University of Peradeniya
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
University of Delhi
Skills
International Relations and Diplomacy
Communication and Public Relations
Risk Management
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Ethical Integrity and Accountability
Cultural Sensitivity and Adaptability
Collaboration and Team Leadership
Policy Development and Implementation
Strategic Thinking
Decisiveness
Business Management
Macroeconomics
Fiscal Policy Expertise
Public Finance
Timeline
State Minister of Finance
Government of Sri Lanka
01.2022 - 01.2024
Minister of Trade & Samurdhi Development
Government of Sri Lanka
01.2022 - 12.2022
State Minister of Samurdhi, Household Economy, Micro Finance, Self-Employment & Business Development
Government of Sri Lanka
01.2020 - 01.2022
Director (Sales)
Vivanta by Taj
01.2008 - 01.2010
Management Trainee to Assistant Manager
Aitken Spence Travels
01.2000 - 12.2007
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
University of Delhi
Master of Business Administration -
University of Peradeniya
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