Our Leadership
An Incorporated Civil Engineer and alumnus of the University of Moratuwa, Mr. Channa Wijesekara is one of Sri Lanka’s foremost Wood Technologists with over 40 years of experience in the wood and interior industry.
A founding member of the Engineering Council of Sri Lanka (ECSL) and President of the Wood-Based Industrialists Association of Sri Lanka, he has shaped the nation’s furniture and woodworking landscape through leadership, innovation, and education.
Mr. Wijesekara’s international training in Germany, Thailand, and the Philippines strengthened his expertise in wood technology, educational administration, and industrial development.
He is also an author of two books on Basic Wood Technology, published by the Federation of Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FCCISL), and has contributed as a lecturer, consultant, curriculum writer, and advisor to several national institutions, including the University of Moratuwa, National Institute of Education (NIE), and Ministry of Industry & Commerce.
Under his guidance, Leema Creations has grown from a small enterprise into a pioneering interior design company in Sri Lanka, known for innovation, sustainability, and craftsmanship.
Mr. Channa Wijesekara
Founder & Managing Director – Chairman
Experience
- 35 Years of Experience in Wood & Furniture Industry
- Incorporated Civil Engineer – University of Moratuwa
- Author of 2 books on ‘Basic Wood technology’ in Sinhala & English languages published by SMED for Federation of Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FCCISL)
- Consultant for Small & Medium Enterprises Developers (SMED), a subsidiary of Federation of Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FCCISL)
- Curriculum Writer & Technical Consultant in Wood work for World University Services, Canada
- Curriculum Writer & Technical Advisor for National Institute of Education (NIE), Sri Lanka and National Apprentice & Industrial Training Authority
- Senior Lecturer at Apprenticeship Training Institute, Moratuwa
- Member – Tertiary & Vocational Education Commission
- Visiting Lecturer, Faculty of Architecture, University of Moratuwa
- Chairman, Advisory Committee – Wood Based Industry, Ministry of Industry & Commerce
- Senior Vice President – Wood Based Industrialist’s Association
- Visiting Lecturer – Forestry Unit, University of Sri Jayawardenapura
Foreign Training
- Technical Teachers Certificate in Wood Technology – Germany, 2 years
- Diploma in Educational Administration – Germany, 4 months
- Objective Oriented Project Planning Moderator’s Course – Thailand
- Technical College & Industrial Training programme – Manila, Philippines
- Training of TVE Teachers for Entrepreneurship Development – Manila, Phillippines
Achievements
- Extra Large Category Award at ‘CNCI Achiever of Industrial Excellence- National Merit Award-2018’ from Ceylon National Chamber of Industries (CNCI).
- Brand Excellence in Interior Decorators and Designers Award for the SAARC region at the South Asian Partnership Summit and Business Awards Ceremony held on 29th October 2017 at Le Meridian Hotel, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- Large Category National Gold Award at ‘Entrepreneur of the Year-2016’ from Federation of Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FCCISL).
- Large Category Provincial Gold Award at ‘Entrepreneur of the Year-2016’ from Federation of Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FCCISL).
- Large Category National Gold Award at ‘Entrepreneur of the Year-2015’ from Federation of Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FCCISL).
- Large Category Provincial Gold Award at ‘Entrepreneur of the Year-2015’ from Federation of Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FCCISL).
- Large Category National Silver Award at ‘CNCI Achiever of Industrial Excellence- Award-2017’ from Ceylon National Chamber of Industries (CNCI).
- Large Category National Bronze Award at ‘CNCI Achiever of Industrial Excellence- Award-2016’ from Ceylon National Chamber of Industries (CNCI).
- Large Category National Bronze Award at ‘CNCI Achiever of Industrial Excellence- Award-2015’ from Ceylon National Chamber of Industries (CNCI).
- Large Category National Bronze Award at ‘ Entrepreneur of the Year 2014’ from Federation of Chambers of Commerce & Industry
- Large Category Provincial Bronze Award at ‘Entrepreneur of the Year 2014’ from Federation of Chambers of Commerce & Industry
- Bronze Award at Industrial Excellence Award 2014 organized by Sri Lanka Small & Medium Industries
- National Bronze Award at ‘Entrepreneur of the Year 2013’ from Federation of Chambers of Commerce & Industry
- Provincial Bronze Award Entrepreneur of the Year 2013’ from Federation of Chambers of Commerce & Industry
- National Merit Award at ‘Entrepreneur of the Year 2012’ from Federation of Chambers of Commerce & Industry
- Provincial Bronze Award at ‘Entrepreneur of the Year 2012’ from Federation of Chambers of Commerce & Industry
- Bronze Award at Industrial Excellence Award 2011 organized by Sri Lanka Small & Medium Industries
- Provincial Bronze Award at ‘Entrepreneur of the year 2010’ from Federation of Chambers of Commerce & Industry, Sri Lanka (FCCISL)
Position Held
- Current Chairman-Advisory Council on Wood & Wood Based Industry, Ministry of Industry & Commerce
- Current Vice President- Institution of Incorporated Engineers (IIESL), Sri Lanka
(Council Member since 2016) - Current President – Wood & Wood Based Industrialists Association of Sri Lanka
- Current Board Member/Director – Manufacturing and Engineering Services Industry Skills Council (MESCO)
- Current Member – Engineering Council of Sri Lanka
- Board Member -Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC)
From 14 Jul 2017 To 31 May 2018
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