Siam City Cement (Lanka) Limited, known as INSEE Lanka, has announced the appointment of Eng. Thusith C. Gunawarnasuriya as its Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026. He succeeds Nandana Ekanayake, who will remain as Chairman to ensure continued leadership and strategic stability within the organization.
Having been a significant contributor to INSEE’s journey, Thusith has been involved with the company through its transformations under Holcim (Lanka) Ltd, LafargeHolcim, and INSEE. He has played crucial roles that have shaped both operational advancements and strategic directions.
Since rejoining INSEE Lanka in January 2025 as Chief Operating Officer, Thusith has demonstrated outstanding leadership. He has driven topline growth, improved EBITDA performance, and enhanced talent development initiatives, which have bolstered organizational capability and business outcomes.
Thusith’s expertise in business strategy, operational excellence, and supply chain transformation is widely recognized. He brings over 25 years of leadership experience across multiple industries and countries. His career includes senior roles at Lion Brewery (Ceylon) PLC, Hemas Manufacturing, Fonterra Brands Lanka, GlaxoSmithKline, MAS Active, and DMS Software Engineering, with international exposure in India, Bangladesh, and Thailand.
An alumnus of Dharmaraja College, Kandy, Thusith holds a BSc (Hons) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering from the University of Peradeniya, an MBA from the University of Colombo, and an MSc in Business & Organizational Psychology from Coventry University, UK. He has completed executive leadership programs at IMD in Switzerland and the National University of Singapore. He is also a member of IEEE (US), CILT (UK), ISMM (Sri Lanka), and IESL (Sri Lanka).
Chairman’s Quote – Nandana Ekanayake:
“Thusith’s deep understanding of our business, strong operational mindset, and proven leadership make him the ideal successor to lead INSEE Lanka into the next phase of growth. His experience within INSEE and across multiple industries positions him well to deliver on our long-term ambitions and uphold the values that define the organization.”
CEO’s Quote – Thusith C. Gunawarnasuriya:
“I am honored to lead INSEE Lanka and deeply grateful for the trust placed in me. INSEE has always been more than a company; it is a family built on shared values, resilience, and a commitment to build the nation responsibly. I look forward to working closely with our teams, customers, partners, and the community as we strengthen our operational excellence, embrace innovation, and drive sustainable growth together.”
With his extensive expertise, proven track record, and forward-thinking leadership approach, Thusith is well-positioned to guide INSEE Lanka into its next chapter of performance excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth. The INSEE Lanka team congratulates him and extends their best wishes as he assumes this role.
