2008-05-09 18:37:48 - Gunawardena - a professional with 25 years of Aviation experience

SriLankan Airlines Chairman Dr. P B Jayasundara announced the appointment of Manoj Gunawardena as the Chief Executive Officer of the airline.

Mr. Manoj Gunawardena has been in the airline for over 25 years and has over 17 years of direct sales and commercial experience with the Airline.

Mr. Gunawardena was appointed as Head of Worldwide Sales in May 2006 and

is currently responsible for the Airline's global sales activities. Prior to being appointed Head of Worldwide Sales, he was Regional Manager UK, Europe and Americas, a position that he held from 2005.

Effective route management is playing a vital role in SriLankan Airlines' growth in the region. The airline recently launched twice weekly flights to Jeddah, increasing its presence in the Middle East to nine destinations,

SriLankan Airlines operates a full Airbus fleet to 41 destinations in 22 countries worldwide. Flights from the Middle East to Colombo connect with onward services to the Maldives, 11 key destinations in India, seven destinations in the Far East including Malaysia, Singapore, China and Thailand.

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