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Vidya Amarapala, BSc, MBA

Governor

Vidya began his career in aeronautical engineering and initially worked in the private sector with several multinational corporations. He later transitioned to the public sector, where he was appointed Chairman of the Ceylon Electricity Board, a fully state-owned entity responsible for managing Sri Lanka's national electricity grid.

During his tenure, Vidya made significant strides in advancing renewable energy, achieving over 50% renewable energy integration into the national grid. A strong advocate for renewable energy and Net Zero initiatives, he was instrumental in launching Sri Lanka's first rooftop solar program in 2011.

Vidya also served as an advisor to both the Ministry of Power and Energy and the Ministry of Megapolis and Western Development in Sri Lanka.

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