Mr. De Silva’s experience in the apparel and textile industry spans over 34 years, 25 of which comprise direct manufacturing experience in the textile industry. He was the Chairman of Fabric & Apparel Accessory Manufacturers Association (FAAMA) the apex body for the Fabrics and Textile Industry in Sri Lanka from 2022-2023 & currently serves as an EXCO member at FAAMA.

Prior to joining Teejay, he was the Head of Planning at Slimline – Pannala. He holds a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Lincoln (UK), Master’s in Manufacturing Management from the University of Colombo, and a Diploma in Business Administration from the University of Colombo. He was further trained in Six Sigma Black Belt certification at the National Institute of the Business Management Sri Lanka, and the Leadership Development Program (LDP®) at the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL) in Singapore.