Fellow, Institute of Chartered Management Accountants (FCMA), London. Nov. 2014 - Aug. 2015, Senior Adviser to the Prime Minister; Sept. 2015, became Minister of Development Strategy and International Trade. 2002-06 and from Jan. 2015, Chairman, United National Party. Former Chairman or Director: Platinum Realty Investments; Penguin Group of Companies; Emjay International; Emdee Exports; Hoodvian Group of Companies (Koggala Garments, Osprey Clothing, NC Fashions, Carlton Garments); Ceylon Agro Development; Real Estate Management; Mountain Range Holdings; Union Bank of Colombo. Former Deputy Chairman, Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters Association. Former President, Sri Lanka Rugby Football Union.