Lalith de Silva Mobitel CEO again

Sri Lanka Telecom Mobitel has reappointed Lalith de Silva as the company's Chief Executive Officer. De Silva was also Mobitel's first CEO to assume duty following the

 acquisition of the company by Sri Lanka Telecom in 2002 and was instrumental in laying the foundation for the company's rapid technological and market growth.

Hailed as a global ICT and project management specialist, De Silva brings with him a vast bank of experience gained as a senior consultant at SLT, a Board Director at SriLankan Airlines and Senior Advisor at Saudi Telecom.

Enjoying a successful year decorated with numerous awards and high growth, his appointment comes at a crucial juncture not just in the history of Mobitel, but also in Sri Lanka.

SLT and Mobitel Chairman Nimal Welgama speaking on the appointment said, "With proven expertise as an inspirational leader with high performing team building skills, I am confident that Lalith together with the able support of the forward thinking, dynamic and highly committed team at Mobitel, would be able to steer the Mobitel brand towards even greater heights in the Sri Lankan Mobile ICT landscape".